Convertible instruments held steady in Q1 2025, but the terms are shifting in favor of investors. Interest rates on convertible notes rose by 200 to 300 basis points, and discount rates climbed as high as 10.5 percentage...more
7/24/2025
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Convertible Notes ,
Financing ,
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Investment ,
Private Equity ,
Small Business ,
Startups ,
Valuation ,
Venture Capital ,
Venture Funding
AI continues to be the standout in venture dealmaking, with Q1 2025 extending the sector’s winning streak. AI companies raised more capital and achieved significantly higher pre-money valuations than their non-AI...more
Seattle Tech Week is on the horizon, and the anticipation is building as the city prepares to showcase its thriving tech ecosystem. Seattle has long been a home to tech giants, but in recent years, it has transcended its...more
7/18/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Biotechnology ,
Clean Energy ,
Cloud Computing ,
Defense Sector ,
Gaming ,
Innovation ,
Innovation Hubs ,
Interactive Gaming ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
SaaS ,
Technology Sector
After a cautiously optimistic close to 2024, Q1 2025 brought a measured pullback in venture activity. Rather than a dramatic downturn, the market saw a strategic recalibration....more
In this edition of the J.P. Morgan Venture Beacon, we analyze venture deals from Series Seed through Series D+ to surface the real-time dynamics shaping today’s startup ecosystem. Produced in collaboration with J.P. Morgan |...more
This year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco gave Fenwick’s Games Group an inside look at how triple-A publishers and indie studios alike are tackling the challenges that come with chilled market conditions...more
Walking away from Digital Health Counsel 2024 AI Summit, the stunning impact that AI and data-powered innovation are making on healthcare is undeniable. Organized by Ogden Murphy Wallace and sponsored by Fenwick, the summit...more
When an investor is thinking about betting on an up-and-coming software innovator, what do they look for? We asked, and they answered....more
8/20/2024
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Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Investors ,
Software ,
Software Developers ,
Startups ,
Technology ,
Technology Sector ,
Valuation ,
Venture Capital
With Seattle Tech Week around the corner, here are 10 facts about the community that reveal why so many industry giants, startups, and investors choose Washington...more
7/29/2024
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Amazon ,
Biotechnology ,
Cloud Computing ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Green Technology ,
Innovative Technology ,
Microsoft ,
SaaS ,
Startups ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 held in San Francisco from March 18-22 brought together industry giants, tech companies, and emerging developers to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the gaming industry....more
Cyber incidents are among the fastest-growing existential threats to publicly traded companies. More than a technical headache, breaches can materially impact your bottom line—and the mere news of an incident can send stocks...more
2/1/2024
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Corporate Governance ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Form 10-K ,
Form 8-K ,
Investors ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Security Breach
Today, shareholders are increasingly demanding corporate accountability on a variety of issues, ranging from compensation and human capital management to governance and board diversity, among others. As a result, most...more