Private Equity (PE) investors have had a long-standing interest in the sports world, investing in almost every major professional sports organization from soccer to now football. In fact, PitchBook data shows that firms have...more
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2024 showed signs of recovery following the slump experienced in 2023. Deal volumes increased, but the market remains considerably slower compared to the boom years of 2021 and...more
Q2 venture capital investment data is out, and there is some promising news. CB Insights has released its State of Venture Report, looking back at the last quarter. The highlight of the report is, of course, AI, which...more
The video game industry is brimming with innovation, competition, and transformative technological advancements. As we look at the current state of this vibrant sector, it is evident there are both challenges and...more
4/23/2024
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While the M&A market overall was less active than many had hoped in 2023, and with 2024 off to a sluggish start, some areas still look stronger than others, including the sports market.
The sports industry has become so...more
Gaming was once seen as a niche enjoyed by a small portion of the population, but it has quickly become a large part of American’s lives. Whether playing on the latest and greatest consoles, PCs, or their phones or tablets,...more
OpenAI, the high-flying developer of the groundbreaking ChatGPT AI chatbot and its associated foundational large language models, recently made headlines that set the corporate governance world abuzz. On a quiet Friday in...more
As with many other industries, the gaming sector has faced its share of issues this year as startups struggle to secure funding. Pitchbook has just released its Q3 2023 Gaming Report, looking at VC trends and emerging...more
In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more
10/12/2023
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Machine Learning ,
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Foley & Lardner LLP ventured into the searing 104-degree heat of Las Vegas this August to co-sponsor a breakfast gathering at the Black Hat USA 2023 conference, attended by founders, CISOs, and investors. Many thanks to our...more
We know there has been an ongoing slowdown in venture capital funding for startups - this has been the case since 2022 and it continues to impact startups at all stages of growth. The slowdown appears to be leveling from...more
5/9/2023
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RSA Conference 2023 took place this fine spring week in San Francisco, bringing together experts and thought leaders in the cybersecurity industry from across the globe. Foley & Lardner had the privilege of co-hosting a...more
The video game industry, already booming, received a boost from the pandemic as kids and adults alike were forced to stay home and find sources of entertainment. Sales of games and consoles saw a significant spike, and supply...more
We have talked a lot about valuations over the past few months, as many startups have seen their valuations drop due to a myriad of issues on a global scale. Pitchbook has released its 2022 US VC Valuations Report, and the...more
The energy and excitement have not worn off from our attendance at CES 2023 in Las Vegas at the start of the year. With no shortage of innovative technologies on display from the world's leading companies and up-and-coming...more