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AGG Talks: Women in Tech Law Podcast - Episode 6: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Venture Capital: Key Considerations for...

In this episode, AGG Women in Tech Law attorneys Allison Raley and Paula Nagarajan break down the essential legal steps founders should take before approaching investors, key protections to negotiate in equity deals, and...more

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Blog: Quarterly VC Update: Adam Valkin on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Adam Valkin, managing director at General Catalyst, to get his take on the current state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Adam: ...more

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Raising Startup Venture Capital: Pitfalls and Pointers

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According to a study of 101 failed startups, 29% cited a lack of sufficient capital as the ultimate reason for failure. So how can you best approach your search for capital in an attempt to keep your startup from becoming...more

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Venture Capitalists and Immigration Proponents Likely Disappointed by USCIS Proposed Entrepreneurial Parolee Rule

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Seyfarth Synopsis: USCIS proposes a regulation to grant special “parole” entry to certain foreign entrepreneurs backed by venture capitalists and angel investors. The rule is long and complicated, while the benefit granted...more

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2016 M&A Report

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Our 2016 M&A Report offers a detailed review of, and outlook for, the global M&A market. Other highlights include a comparison of deal terms in public and private acquisitions; updates on takeover defenses and public company...more

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2016 Venture Capital Report

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The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more

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2016 IPO Report

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Our 2016 IPO Report offers a detailed analysis of, and outlook for, the IPO market, plus useful IPO market metrics. We look at rates of adoption of JOBS Act relief by emerging growth companies, and recent FAST Act amendments...more

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Corporate Venture Funds: Friend or Foe?

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Many large corporations have set up, or are in the process of setting up, in-house venture funds. At the same time, early and later-stage companies are looking for “smart money” investors – funds that bring strategic and...more

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Blog: The Venture-Backed Company Running Out Of Cash: Fiduciary Duties And Wind Down Options

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Many start-up companies backed by venture capital financing, especially those still in the development phase or which otherwise are not cash flow breakeven, at some point may face the prospect of running out of cash. Although...more

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Charlottesville as a "Hotbed for Innovation": Fastest Growing Area in US for Venture Capital Funding

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Where a court is located often determines the type of cases that it hears. For example, the "Rocket Docket" of the Eastern District of Virginia hears a large number of patent and technology-related cases both because of the...more

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Tax Law Changes Favorable to Venture Capital and Private Equity Investors

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The “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes” (PATH) Act was recently signed into law, and two provisions in particular benefit venture capital, private equity, and other investors owning or planning to purchase a corporation....more

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Key Considerations for Companies Seeking Early Stage Funding

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From accelerators to crowdfunding, and angel funding to venture capital, early stage funding is evolving. At the 2015 FOLEYTech Summit, the speakers on “Exploring the Evolution of Early Stage Funding” panel discussed some of...more

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Applying for a Patent? Tell a Good Invention Story!

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What do Huckleberry Finn, Catcher in the Rye, and a well-drafted patent application have in common? They all tell good stories, of course! Telling a good story in a patent application is especially important for inventions in...more

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NVCA reports VC-Backed IPO Activity Increase in Q2

A press release by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Thomson Reuters reports a significant jump in the number of VC-backed IPOs during the second quarter of 2015. The release notes a 59 percent increase by...more

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Blog: Post-Incorporation Checklist: 10 Next Steps to Consider

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You’ve taken the plunge and formed your business as a Delaware corporation. What do you need to do next? This post, along with the companion piece 8 Legal To-Dos Before Your First Investment, is intended to help you identify...more

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Venture Capital Trends: East Meets West – Lewis Geffen, Co-chair, Venture Capital Practice

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Lewis Geffen discusses US venture capital trends and how they have migrated from the West Coast to the East Coast and vice versa. For example, East Coast investors have become more “company-friendly” with their terms, due to...more

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