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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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

“It’s Not About How Much Stock You Have; It’s About How Much Copper Wire You Can Get Out of the Building With”: Founder Exits...

The founders and exec team are a critical component of an early-stage company’s business value. In a previous article, we provided detailed guidance on the comparison of U.S. and UK market practices in relation to equity...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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Recent Updates in the UK Venture Fundraising Landscape - August 2024

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As venture fund formation lawyers, we take a keen interest in helping our clients raise capital for their funds. If you are currently fundraising or expect to do so soon, we have pulled together a summary of some key recent...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips on Venturing into Secondaries

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. The Series is written by members of our...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Getting to Grips with the Cap Table

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. The Series is written by members of our...more

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Recent Updates in the UK Venture Fundraising Landscape

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As venture fund formation lawyers, we take a keen interest in helping our clients raise capital for their funds. If you are currently fundraising or expecting to do so soon, we have pulled together a summary of some key...more

Hutchison PLLC

Inside the UK Legal Startup Scene, with Henry Humphreys

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In the fast-paced world of technology startups, legal expertise is an essential component for success. The ability to navigate complex regulations, protect intellectual property, and structure deals can make the difference...more

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Mansion House Reforms Continue the UK’s Quest to Be a Leading Destination for Growth Company Investment

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On 10 July 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his first Mansion House speech in which he announced a series of measures designed to unlock pension investment in private companies whilst also...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Q3 2022 Entrepreneurs Report

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we've compiled a range of data on venture financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first three quarters of 2022, with the objective of identifying...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

1H 2022 Entrepreneurs Report

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we've compiled a range of data on venture financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first half of 2022, with the objective of identifying relevant...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Entrepreneurs Report - Q1 2022

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we've compiled a range of data on venture financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first quarter of 2022, with the objective of identifying relevant...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Full-Year 2021 Entrepreneurs Report

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we've compiled a range of data on venture financing transactions in which the firm was involved during 2021, with the objective of identifying relevant trends in activity and...more

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Southeast Asia’s tech boom fuels recordbreaking H1

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The region’s burgeoning digital economy is drawing attention from investors across the globe - The value of deals taking place in Southeast Asia reached a new high in the first half of 2021. Deals worth US$101.6 billion...more

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Offshore SPACs

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The resurgence of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as an alternative to traditional IPOs was one of the major talking points of 2020. SPACs enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance in 2020, particularly in the United...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Employment-Related Securities: Considerations for Venture Capital Investors and Start-Ups in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, in principle, anything an employee receives from her employer may be regarded as taxable income. The problem often comes up in practice where companies give their employees shares/options over shares...more

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UK ‘Future Fund’ Update

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The British Business Bank has opened the application process for the Future Fund, a new fund that provides financing to UK start-ups and scale-ups in the form of a convertible loan which is invested directly by the UK...more

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Answers to FAQ about the UK Government’s ‘Future Fund’ Financing Package

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On 20 April 2020, the UK government (“Government”) announced the Future Fund, providing financing to UK companies (including to start-ups and scale-ups in the technology and life sciences sectors) in the form of a convertible...more

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Alert: Future Fund to Assist UK Startups

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The new Future Fund scheme, aimed at UK startups in response to the impact of COVID-19, will launch in May 2020 and is expected to remain open until the end of September 2020. The UK government, through the British Business...more

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Extending Your Cash Runway In A Distressed Economy: Convertible Loan Notes In The UK

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We live in unprecedented times with global lockdowns and the world economy coming to a standstill in a number of sectors and government interventions to protect income, jobs and businesses. A number of start-ups and high...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Visa Challenges Confront Entrepreneurs Bringing Business to the U.K.

As the U.K. seeks to attract innovative new businesses and bright young entrepreneurs, a challenging visa system can detract from that goal. Recent media reports surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a U.S....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2016 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Brexit Means for Tech Startups - Brexit news dominated headlines this week, so here’s a roundup from the startup perspective....more

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