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What Founders Actually Own at IPO (And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever)

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Founders often dream about the IPO moment—the bell-ringing, the headlines, the validation. But what’s often overlooked is what ownership actually looks like by the time you get there....more

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The Entrepreneurs Report – Q3 2024

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we’ve compiled a range of data on venture, convertible note, and SAFE financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the third quarter of 2024, with the...more

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From Sifted Summit 2024 to the Future: Key takeaways for startups, scaleups and venture capitalists looking to do business from...

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After attending the Sifted Summit in London last week, Craig Cordle and Charlotte Gonçalves returned to Guernsey with fresh perspectives on how the Channel Islands can continue to support venture capital firms, startups and...more

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[Event] Biotech Summit 2024 - October 9th - 10th, Boston, MA

Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more

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Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

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Could 2024 Mean a Happy New Year for Founders?

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It’s no secret that startup founders have faced a difficult past two years. Beginning in 2022, we saw valuations slide, and funding became much harder to secure. That has, of course, continued into 2023. So, what will 2024...more

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2022 Venture Capital Report

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Despite the continued uncertainty and upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of venture capital financings reached a record high in 2021 and proceeds nearly doubled from 2020. VC-backed company liquidity...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Should Your Company Implement a Vaccination Mandate?  As the Biden administration announced the new federal vaccine requirements on Thursday, an increasing...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Ready to Start a Business? Consider These 5 Tips First. Young, eager entrepreneurs are eyeing an unprecedented environment for fundraising and getting startups...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July 2021 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 6 Reasons Why VCs Say ‘No’ - VCs only invest in a fraction of the companies approaching them for funding.  There many reasons why an investor might pass on...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Get Your Business IPO Ready - Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are one of the most significant landmarks for startups. However, going public means...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Data Reveals About Why Some Startups Reach Billion-Dollar Valuations - Ali Tamaseb, a partner at DCVC, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley,...more

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2021 Venture Capital Report

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Despite the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and the ensuing economic dislocation, venture capital financing proceeds, median amount raised, and median pre-money valuation all increased from 2019 levels,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Go public now while software valuations make no sense, Part II Recently, a few major startups have gone public, with some resulting in 100% growth or greater. This...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2020 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 2020 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports - Wondering how recently public companies navigated test-the-waters communications? What tax issues you should...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 3 Unusual Ways to Find a Co-Founder - Finding the right co-found to advance your startup can be a challenge. Check out this article from Entrepreneur for...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 5 Lessons to Learn From Successful Unicorn Startups - Are unicorns as magical as we make them seem? Studying factors prevalent among unicorns can show what...more

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Blog: Q4 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Hayley Barna on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q4 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Hayley Barna from First Round Capital to get her take on the state of venture capital investing....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December 2018 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Price of High Seed Stage Valuations - While high seed stage valuations may be attractive, they can be a double-edged sword. There are a number of potential...more

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Blog: Q3 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Bruce Booth on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q3 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Bruce Booth from Atlas Venture to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. On deal terms: The pendulum is definitely favoring entrepreneurs...more

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Blog: Q2 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Stephen Kraus on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Stephen Kraus from Bessemer Venture Partners to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Stephen Kraus - On deal...more

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2018 Venture Capital Report

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The venture capital market rebounded in 2017, with an uptick in deal flow, an increase in financing sizes, soaring proceeds and a record high median premoney valuation. The $73.2 billion invested into the US venture capital...more

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Do Founders Regain Control Through IPOs?

Authors Brian Broughman and Jesse Fried study founder control in their paper titled, “Do Founders Control Start-Up Firms that Go Public?” In their paper, the authors observe that many founders of startups lose control...more

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The Entrepreneurs Report - Full Year 2017

From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for 2017 - The strong venture financing market of 2017 continued in Q4, resulting in a record-breaking year for median valuations and amounts raised in Series B and later...more

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Blog: Q2 2017 Quarterly VC Update: Hans Tung on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Hans Tung managing partner at GGV Capital, to get his take on the current state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Hans: On...more

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