Two of the tools investors can use to minimize the risks they take and preserve their holding percentage in a company are the anti-dilution protection and pre-emptive rights. These very important rights are customarily...more
During uncertain times, public companies may find themselves in need of additional capital, but a traditional follow-on underwritten public offering may be out of reach or considered too risky. Alternative ways to access the...more
Down rounds—equity financing rounds where the company’s valuation is lower than at least one of its previous rounds of financing—have been rare in the sellers’ market of the past few years, where high valuations fueled by an...more
In recent years, fintech has been an attractive sector for growth capital, as evidenced by robust investment and M&A valuations in the sector. While interest remained high in 2019, deal volumes began to level off early in the...more