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OCM Guidance Regarding Ownership Transfers Provides Pathway for Funding Social Equity Licensees

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) conducted its license lottery for social equity applicants on June 5, 2025. Lottery winners received preliminary approval and must secure a business location and, in many...more

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Navigating German FDI Rules

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS - Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny...more

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Raising platforms optimising Guernsey vehicles for investment platforms and fund structuring

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The use of Guernsey umbrella structures for both regulated and unregulated investment structures has seen a notable rise over the past 18 months. Where these structures have typically been used for larger, master fund/...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 66: Guiding Fintech Startups from Formation to Funding

RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt are joined by Orrick partner Ellen Ehrenpreis, head of the firm’s US Venture and Bay Area Technology Companies practice. Ellen shares insights on best practices for fintech...more

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TSX Venture Exchange Updates Escrow Policy for New Listings

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The TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has announced updates to its policy on escrow and resale restrictions. The immediately effective updates amended and renamed Policy 5.4 – Capital Structure, Escrow and Resale Restrictions (New...more

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Key Takeaways: CFIUS and Other Foreign Investor Considerations for Venture Capital

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For venture capital investors, proactive diligence, thoughtful deal structuring, and attention to key shifts in investment regulation are essential, particularly when participating in cross-border transactions or investing in...more

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NY Tech Week 2025: The Future of Femtech

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Femtech stands at an exciting inflection point. What was initially perceived as a niche category focused on period-tracking apps has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem addressing women's health needs with individualized...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Defense Creates M&A and Investment Opportunities

Key Points - - The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. - Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to investment in small...more

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Private Equity Secondaries: Adapting to Illiquidity and Risk

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Global private secondary market transaction volume hit an all-time high of US$160 billion in financial year (FY)-2024, which is up 41 percent from 2023 and has surpassed projections. Private market secondaries have been...more

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Investor Insights: An Overview of PitchBook’s H1 2025 VC Tech Survey

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Having done a deep dive into PitchBook’s H1 2025 VC Tech Survey, not to mention living and breathing the state of venture with my clients who are in market for capital, I wanted to share my thoughts about how investors appear...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2025 #2

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Crypto Payments Companies Achieve Licenses, Enhance Product Offerings - A U.S. digital asset payments company, MoonPay, recently announced that it has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Life Sciences Report – June 2025

This latest edition features articles on succeeding in the current life sciences funding market, strategic and legal considerations in digital health combinations, the corporate practice of medicine and guidance for...more

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Conyers Investment Funds Report | Q1 2025

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This inaugural edition of the Conyers Investment Funds Report presents a variety of updates and insights relevant to the investment funds space in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda. The report provides...more

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Outbound enforcement has started; Treasury contacting U.S. investors

Even though the Trump administration is reviewing the outbound foreign investment review regime, enforcement has begun. We’ve now heard multiple reports that the Treasury Department is reaching out to U.S. venture capital and...more

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ECON draft report on access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups

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The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has published a draft report (dated 13 May) and motion for a European Parliament resolution on improving access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups....more

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Investment Opportunities in TechBio and Pharma Services - European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2025

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In April 2025, McDermott once again hosted its annual European Health & Life Sciences Symposium at the Shangri-La hotel in Paris. Attended by some 300 delegates from across the industry, participants including investors,...more

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FCA Report on Private Asset Valuations

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA’s) report, which sets out its findings and feedback from its Private Market Valuation Review (PMVR) includes a number of practical action points for firms regarding their private assets...more

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European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways

In April 2025, we were proud to host the annual European Health & Life Sciences Symposium at the Shangri-La hotel in Paris. Attended by some 300 delegates from across the industry, participants including investors,...more

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UK Regulatory Capital Reforms: A Boost for Start-Up Founders and Venture Capital Investors?

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In its recent consultation [CP25/10: Definition of capital for FCA investment firms] (Consultation), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it wants to amend its capital rules for investment firms — such as...more

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Potentially significant changes expected for UK fund managers

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On 7 April 2025, HM Treasury published a consultation exploring whether the UK Government should simplify the regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers (“AIFMs”) in the UK (the “Consultation”). At the same...more

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(Minimum Investment) Size Matters, When it Comes to Rule 506(c) Verification

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Before 2013, issuers were prohibited from using any means of general solicitation or advertising when raising capital in the private markets.  The prohibition was perceived by many to be the single biggest impediment to...more

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UK FCA’s Review of Valuation Processes for Private Market Assets — Key Findings and Implications for Private Equity and Private...

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On March 5, 2025, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its much-anticipated findings from a multifirm review examining valuation processes for private market assets. This review, launched amid growing concerns...more

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European Commission communication on the Savings and Investments Union

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The European Commission has unveiled its strategy for the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), an initiative to improve the way the EU financial system channels savings to productive investments. Alongside the communication,...more

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Navigating Life Sciences Transactions: A Five-Part Series

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The life sciences industry is built on breakthroughs and partnerships. From early-stage biotech startups to established medtech and pharma companies, success often depends on navigating complex business transactions, securing...more

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Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada: Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups

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This guide highlights the key factors tech startups should consider when choosing where to incorporate in Canada. It takes into account the unique needs of tech startups and the recent efforts by Canadian jurisdictions to...more

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