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Founder Focus: Eduardo Ortiz Reynaga at Koltin

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Welcome to our new client spotlight series, Founder Focus, in which we share insights from clients in our global Fintech practice. In this first issue, David Ajalat, Goodwin partner and Fintech practice co-chair, interviews...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Eunice Ajim on Wining & Dining Africa Before Investing

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In this episode of Venture Voices, host Rossie E. Turman III chats with Eunice Ajim, a Cameroonian-American tech entrepreneur and founding partner of Ajim Capital, about navigating African markets and startups. They cover the...more

Hutchison PLLC

Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week

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What really happens behind the scenes of a $175 million startup deal? In a special live episode of the Founder Shares podcast, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin, managing partner of CoFounders Capital,...more

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IP as an Investment Magnet - Why VCs Prioritize Companies with Strong IP Strategies

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Investors in deep tech don’t just evaluate technology—they evaluate defensibility. A company’s IP portfolio is often the difference between getting funded and being passed over....more

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The Entrepreneur's Journey with Kass and Mike Lazerow

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes entrepreneurial power couple Kass and Mike Lazerow. They discuss their book Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story, which details how to...more

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Why Deep Tech Companies Need a Proactive IP Strategy

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Deep tech companies—whether in space, defense, robotics, AI-driven industrial automation, or advanced materials—face long R&D cycles, high capital requirements, and intense global competition. Yet some founders treat IP as an...more

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How Startups Can Position Their IP Portfolios to Attract Investors

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When startups seek funding, the conversation often centers on market size, traction, or revenue models. Yet intellectual property (IP) is just as pivotal. A robust IP strategy not only boosts valuation but also reassures...more

MoFo Tech

AI Trends for 2025 - Has AI Put Japan’s Startup Scene on the World Map?

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While Japan has a longstanding reputation for innovation, its startup market has not historically drawn the same degree of interest as those in the U.S. and other countries, despite a tenfold increase in ecosystem investment...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 221

Food Venture Financing Trends - Ferrero announced that it plans to buy Power Crunch, a protein snacks brand, for an undisclosed sum....more

Lowndes

The Power of Patents: Protecting Your Innovation and Boosting Your Business

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Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio....more

Cooley LLP

Q3 2024 Venture Financing Report – Interview With Asad Khaliq

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​Key insights from Asad Khaliq On the most exciting advancements in technology right now: “Cybersecurity is unique in that progress is driven not just by technological improvements, but also by threat actors … Another...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

What's Shaping the Capital Raising Environment?

Carlo Trucco shares insight on: How the regulatory landscape is impacting transactions Two tech verticals attracting significant venture investment...more

Pillsbury - Propel

Next Steps for Startups: Post-Incorporation Checklist

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Congratulations on incorporating your startup! Now that your business is officially on the map, it is time to take the next crucial steps to ensure a solid foundation for growth and success. This checklist provides new...more

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From Innovation to Commercialization: Turning Research Into Tangible Outcomes With John Bamforth

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Have you ever wondered how scientific research can be translated into tangible products and services that benefit patients, clients, or customers? Or how an academic idea can transform into a successful healthcare business?...more

Goodwin

Five Areas in Which VC and Growth Equity Deal Terms Are Unique to France

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Over the past decade, France has emerged as a powerhouse in the European tech ecosystem. The surge of French unicorns, supported by the government’s “French tech” initiatives — which include tax credits and the formation of...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 212

Keurig Dr Pepper announced that it plans to acquire GHOST, an energy drink brand, for $1 billion. J.M. Smucker will plan to sell its Voortman cookie business to Second Nature Brands for $305 million....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

Venable LLP

Race-Conscious Grantmaking Litigation Updates: What Nonprofits Need to Know

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The Fearless Foundation has agreed to shut down its grant program for Black women business owners, settling a lawsuit that has been closely watched by nonprofit grant makers....more

Jones Day

JONES DAY TALKS®: A Trip to the Dark Side – Venture Capital Down Rounds and Recaps

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Down round financings recently reached their highest levels in 15 years, leaving investors, growth-stage companies, and other venture capital market participants searching for guidance and clarity. Jones Day partners Tim...more

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Equity Compensation: Navigating 409A Valuations

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Private company clients frequently ask us about granting compensatory stock options to their founders, employees and other service providers, including board members, consultants and advisors. Options and other equity awards...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

“Would You Please Repeat That in English?” Unpacking the Major Differences in Venture Capital Practices in the UK and the U.S.

As U.S.-based venture capital funds have become an increasingly significant source of capital for UK start-up and scale-up companies, the negotiation of terms often give rise to gaps in expectations and market norms between...more

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Crowdfunding: What It Is and When to Utilize It for Your Business

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Crowdfunding emerged as a popular and innovative method of fundraising for startups, providing a platform for entrepreneurs to raise capital through soliciting relatively small individual investments or contributions from a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 203

Food Venture Financing Trends - Alice Mushrooms, a functional chocolate emerging brand, announced that it received funding from L Catterton and Zac Efron. Root Global, a German climate startup focused on sustainability...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 202

Food Venture Financing Trends - De Novo, a startup that creates protein-based functional ingredients using microbial fermentation, to accelerate commercialization of NanoFerrin, the company’s flagship product, following a...more

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