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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Demystifying the Fundraising Process—From First Meeting to Closing the Deal

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For founders, the fundraising process can feel like a black box that is more art than science and full of jargon, shifting timelines, and high stakes. Yet, understanding the typical steps and expectations can make the...more

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SEC Announces Topics for Future Rule Proposals to Ease Disclosure Requirements and Simplify Capital Raising

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On September 4, 2025, the SEC released its Spring 2025 Reg. Flex Agenda, which sets forth, among other things, “deregulatory rule proposals” relating to public company disclosure rules and requirements for private company...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Latham FPI Guide: Accessing the US Capital Markets From Outside the United States - 2025 Edition

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Fabry-Pérot Interferometer, SA is a highly successful non-US company known to the world as FPI. FPI is considering doing a debt or equity offering in the United States. What are the key legal issues it, and its underwriters...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Undercapitalization in the Booming Secondaries Market: Why Buy-Side Capital Continues to Lag Behind Deal Opportunities Despite...

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With near-constant reports on the growth and scale of the secondaries market, and headlines announcing marquee secondary fund closings, such as Carlyle AlpInvest’s recent $20 billion fundraise, one could be excused for...more

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Peak Rock Closes New Fund With $2.5 Billion

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Peak Rock Capital has announced the closing of a new fund. The fund, Peak Rock Capital Fund IV, exceeded its target of $2.0 billion and closed at the $2.5 billion hard cap....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Getting Your Company Ready for a Financing—Building a Solid Foundation for Growth

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Raising capital is a defining moment for any startup, but the groundwork for a successful financing is laid long before you meet your first investor. We’ve seen that the companies best positioned to attract investment are...more

Proskauer - Private Market Talks Podcast

[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Structured Capital in Focus with Strategic Value Partners’ Brian Himot

In this episode, partner and Private Funds co-head Howard Beber takes the host seat in a dynamic conversation with Brian Himot, head of structured capital at Strategic Value Partners (SVP). With more than $22 billion in...more

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What Sets Fundable Startups Apart—Lessons from the Trenches

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The journey from idea to building a startup to receiving investment is rarely straightforward. For every startup that secures funding, many more struggle to break through. We’ve worked with thousands of founders and their...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Bankruptcy Court Holds That SAFE Investors May Have Creditor Claims in Chapter 11

In In re Rhodium Encore LLC, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that holders of SAFEs should be treated as creditors because they possess creditor claims, not merely equity interests. The...more

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10 Common Mistakes Startups Make—and How to Avoid Them

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Launching a startup is exhilarating, but the path to building a successful business is riddled with pitfalls that can derail even the most promising ventures. We’ve seen thousands of early-stage companies navigate their...more

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Who’s Actually in Charge Here?: The Real Difference Between Shareholders, Directors and Officers (and Why It Matters to Founders)

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When you’re launching a startup, it’s easy to blur the lines between owners, decision-makers and doers—especially when you’re all three. But as soon as you raise money, add a co-founder, or bring on outside help, things get...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Private Company Investments Are Attractive, But Not All That Glitters Turns into Gold: Put a Buy-Sell Agreement in Place

In the final quarter of the year, many private companies will accept new investments that accelerate their growth. But new investments are not guaranteed to create lasting relationships, and that may be the case when new...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

U.S. House Committee Advances Legislation Beneficial to Venture Capital Managers

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On July 24, 2025, the U.S House Committee on Financial Services (the “Committee”) announced that it passed two bipartisan pieces of legislation, the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 (the “DEAL Act”)...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[CLE Hybrid Event] Capital Raising in a Changing Market - How Real Estate Companies and REITs Are Raising Capital in Private and...

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Join partners in Vinson & Elkins’ Real Estate Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions group, and external guest speakers from Wells Fargo and MCB Real Estate, as they discuss capital raising alternatives available to real...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

C-Corp Vs. S-Corp: Key Differences Explained

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Choosing the right corporate structure is one of the first—and most important—decisions a business owner makes. In a recent conversation, Shawn McClelland and Alexa La Barbiera of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Corporate Practice...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] West Coast Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - October 28th - 29th, San Jose, CA

Secure your place today for ACI's Inaugural West Coast Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law. Join industry leaders from pharmaceuticals, biotech and MedTech for an immersive two-day event that explores practical...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

UK Founder Series: Maximising Funding Opportunities for UK Tech Startups with SEIS and EIS

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. ...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Q2 2025 Venture Beacon: Key VC Market Trends

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If you’re raising early-stage capital, the outlook appears strong, but for late-stage companies, the bar is higher than ever. In partnership with Aumni, a J.P. Morgan company, we’re pleased to share the Q2 2025 edition of the...more

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Are SAFEs Dangerous?

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SAFEs can be a powerful fundraising tool—but they also carry real risks to existing equity holders. For founders, the danger lies not in the document itself, but in misunderstanding its terms and consequences. ...more

White & Case LLP

European Defence Bonds – Can Capital Markets Fund Europe’s Security?

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The European Commission unveiled new measures to help Member States ramp up defence spending by 2030 among mounting concerns about Europe's security. The proposals reflect a renewed push to coordinate spending and provide...more

Hogan Lovells

Unlocking Private Credit in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges

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Key takeaways Private Credit in Vietnam- opportunities and challenges. A significant development in the Vietnam investment landscape in recent years which facilitates the deployment of capital has been the emergence of...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Ongoing Program] Navigating SEC Reporting in 2025: Avoiding Costly Compliance Pitfalls - August 27th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Public company in-house counsel will learn key ways to stay compliant with the SEC's ever-changing reporting requirements in this complimentary webinar featuring two leading capital markets and securities attorneys, the first...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Artificial Intelligence H1 2025 Global Report: Deal trends, fundraising, segment highlights, and market outlook

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Despite uncertainty in global markets, AI remains a strategic priority among business executives, investors, and government, fueling sustained investment in AI infrastructure and dealmaking with AI developers and AI-enabled...more

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Bermuda Public Companies Update, Summer 2025

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This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq in the first half of 2025. The first half of 2025...more

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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of VC “Mega-Rounds”

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Over time, there have been huge shifts in the amount of financing required to start and scale businesses. Advances such as cloud computing and open-source software have enabled technology startups to commence and grow their...more

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