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[Event] Biotech Summit 2024 - October 9th - 10th, Boston, MA

Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more

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Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

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Could 2024 Mean a Happy New Year for Founders?

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It’s no secret that startup founders have faced a difficult past two years. Beginning in 2022, we saw valuations slide, and funding became much harder to secure. That has, of course, continued into 2023. So, what will 2024...more

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Manatt Ventures VC Market Update – August 2023

In this edition, we are looking at the lack of funding for emerging managers and potentially related knock-on effects in the market for early-stage companies....more

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2022 Venture Capital Report

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Despite the continued uncertainty and upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of venture capital financings reached a record high in 2021 and proceeds nearly doubled from 2020. VC-backed company liquidity...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Should Your Company Implement a Vaccination Mandate?  As the Biden administration announced the new federal vaccine requirements on Thursday, an increasing...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Ready to Start a Business? Consider These 5 Tips First. Young, eager entrepreneurs are eyeing an unprecedented environment for fundraising and getting startups...more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 6 Reasons Why VCs Say ‘No’ - VCs only invest in a fraction of the companies approaching them for funding.  There many reasons why an investor might pass on...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Get Your Business IPO Ready - Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are one of the most significant landmarks for startups. However, going public means...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Data Reveals About Why Some Startups Reach Billion-Dollar Valuations - Ali Tamaseb, a partner at DCVC, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley,...more

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2021 Venture Capital Report

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Despite the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and the ensuing economic dislocation, venture capital financing proceeds, median amount raised, and median pre-money valuation all increased from 2019 levels,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Go public now while software valuations make no sense, Part II Recently, a few major startups have gone public, with some resulting in 100% growth or greater. This...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2020 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 2020 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports - Wondering how recently public companies navigated test-the-waters communications? What tax issues you should...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 3 Unusual Ways to Find a Co-Founder - Finding the right co-found to advance your startup can be a challenge. Check out this article from Entrepreneur for...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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Blog: Q4 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Hayley Barna on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q4 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Hayley Barna from First Round Capital to get her take on the state of venture capital investing....more

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Price of High Seed Stage Valuations - While high seed stage valuations may be attractive, they can be a double-edged sword. There are a number of potential...more

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Blog: Q3 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Bruce Booth on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q3 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Bruce Booth from Atlas Venture to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. On deal terms: The pendulum is definitely favoring entrepreneurs...more

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Blog: Q2 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Stephen Kraus on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Stephen Kraus from Bessemer Venture Partners to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Stephen Kraus - On deal...more

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2018 Venture Capital Report

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The venture capital market rebounded in 2017, with an uptick in deal flow, an increase in financing sizes, soaring proceeds and a record high median premoney valuation. The $73.2 billion invested into the US venture capital...more

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Do Founders Regain Control Through IPOs?

Authors Brian Broughman and Jesse Fried study founder control in their paper titled, “Do Founders Control Start-Up Firms that Go Public?” In their paper, the authors observe that many founders of startups lose control...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Entrepreneurs Report - Full Year 2017

From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for 2017 - The strong venture financing market of 2017 continued in Q4, resulting in a record-breaking year for median valuations and amounts raised in Series B and later...more

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Blog: Q2 2017 Quarterly VC Update: Hans Tung on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Hans Tung managing partner at GGV Capital, to get his take on the current state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Hans: On...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July, 2017 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 4 Lessons US Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Latin American Startup Culture Entrepreneur imports some startup wisdom from south of the border....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July, 2017 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why It’s so Difficult to Disrupt - The growing expectations of venture capitalists may be pushing founders to focus solely on unsustainable growth, rather than...more

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