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The 15-Minute Founder’s Guide: Pay-to-Play Transactions

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If your startup continues to follow the proverbial “hockey stick” of uninterrupted, exponential growth that you presented in your seed round pitch deck, you might always have easy access to capital and never encounter a...more

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Seward & Kissel Releases Business Transactions Group 2024 Year in Review

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2024 started a bit slow for the M&A market but came on strong in the second half. Seward & Kissel’s clients engaged in a wide variety of transactions around the globe involving interesting businesses in diverse industries....more

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Embracing Change & Community: The Keys To Startup Success With Chris Heivly

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How can a founder transition from a successful entrepreneur, to empowering other entrepreneurs by becoming a key figure in building startup communities? Join host Trevor Schmidt as he talks to Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of...more

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The Complex Terrain of the Video Game Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

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The video game industry is brimming with innovation, competition, and transformative technological advancements. As we look at the current state of this vibrant sector, it is evident there are both challenges and...more

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The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more

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The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate through challenges and achieve groundbreaking success? In our latest podcast episode, we dig into the remarkable journey of Scot Wingo. From founding companies like Stingray...more

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Common Bad Decisions Startups Make During the Romance Phase

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Entrepreneurs with sound business ideas commonly make decisions that hinder early growth and capitalization. During the “Romance Phase,” the idea for a new product or service is fully developed, the initial team of talent is...more

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Best Practices For Defense Tech Startup Financing

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Navigating the expanding defense technology subsector of the emerging company ecosystem requires careful planning and execution. Beyond putting together a trusted team and developing a uniquely marketable product, defense...more

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What’s in a Name? Why Your “Dual Class” IPO Should Be a “Dual Series” IPO Instead

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We recently represented Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE: KVYO), in its $576 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. As has been extensively reported in the media, Klaviyo’s very successful offering represented the...more

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Pros and Cons of Strategic Investors in Early-Stage Companies

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When early stage companies look for sources of capital, they sometimes consider investments from strategic investors in addition to investments from venture capital firms. But what is a strategic investment and what are the...more

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JPM2023 Trendspotting: funding and early valuation

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As the industry readies itself for the January 2023 pilgrimage to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM) and Biotech Showcase in San Francisco, our market-leading life sciences and health care industry team has prepared...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Do you think like a venture capitalist?  Are you thinking like a venture capitalist? The venture capitalist mindset, itself, is to foster a forward-thinking...more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Global investment money is flooding into Africa’s fintechs - Why is it that 60% of all venture money that flowed into Africa last quarter went to fintech...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2020 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 7 tips for startups seeking VC funding in the pandemic - The coronavirus pandemic has founders concerned about raising capital for their startups. ...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Entrepreneurs Report - Q3 2019

Compared to the record-setting valuations and amounts raised in Q2 2019, deal sizes and valuations in Q3 2019 seem lackluster, but when considered in relation to earlier quarters, the median values show that market conditions...more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why Aren’t Investors Responding to Me? Elevator pitches do not work as well when they are being left unread in someone’s inbox. Avoid that issue by reading this...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Building a Startup That Will Last - The success of a startup company is measured by the rate of its growth, but more often than not, perseverance and...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Companies Should Do to Prepare for a Recession - There are plenty warning signs that a recession is coming: ballooning corporate debt, low government...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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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Instill a Culture of Mindfulness at Your Startup - Rooting a company’s culture in mindfulness can create a strong focus in the present moment and decrease...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November, 2018

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Disappearing Form D - Filing a Form D allows private companies raising capital to take advantage of an exemption from the cumbersome process of...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July, 2018 #4

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Term Sheet Template: What Entrepreneurs Should Include - Term Sheets are where the real action happens in most VC financings. Knowing the mechanics backwards-and-forwards can make all the difference....more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The 6 Ways to Grow a Company - Understanding your company’s most fruitful opportunities for growth can allow you to maximize the return on an investment of an...more

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Current Issues for Higher Education Real Estate Lawyers

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Campus Real Estate, Property Management, Tax Credits The 15th Annual Higher Education Real Estate Lawyers conference was held in San Francisco, where attendees listened to and learned from both in-house and outside counsel at...more

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Accepting Strategic Investments – Pros & Cons for Start-Ups

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Every startup wants to be Google or, at the very least, secure an investment from Google Ventures. Strategic investors, the investment arms of larger parent companies that focus on both financial and strategic returns, often...more

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