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Big Tech’s Decade of A.I. Shopping

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Does anybody remember Napster? Launched in June 1999, the revolutionary peer-to-peer music sharing platform peaked at 80 million music lovers worldwide. It famously fell from greatness into bankruptcy three years later after...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 231

Hershey announced that it plans on acquiring LesserEvil, a better-for-you popcorn brand, for approximately $750 million. GrubMarket, a San Francisco based food logistics company, has raised $50 million in funding to...more

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Charlie Javice Convicted in Fraud Case with JPMorgan Chase

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In a legal saga that drew the attention of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, a jury in Manhattan rendered a verdict convicting Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar on all charges of fraud and conspiracy in the $175 million...more

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The Dealmaking Slowdown: A Time for Startups to Prepare

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As the slowdown in dealmaking continues, both buyers and sellers are left to consider their options moving forward during this period of extreme uncertainty and market volatility. To put the current slowdown in perspective,...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 229

Food Venture Financing Trends - Fresh Del Monte, a fresh fruit and vegetable grocer, is buying a majority stake in Avolio, positioning itself in the growing avocado oil market, which is expected to expand from $637 million...more

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A Delay in Exit Plans

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There was much hope going into 2025 that we would see a rebound in the IPO market after a bit of a drought over the past few years. We left the uncertainty of the election behind us, and good news on the inflation and...more

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 228

Food Venture Financing Trends - PepsiCo announced that is plans to acquire Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, which includes $300 million in tax benefits....more

DarrowEverett LLP

Unlocking Tax-Free Gains: The Power of QSBS in Mergers & Acquisitions

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Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1202 offers a significant tax incentive for investors in qualified small business stock (QSBS). This provision allows eligible shareholders to exclude up to 100% of capital gains realized...more

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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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Energy Storage Investments

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As investment in renewable energy generation continues to rise to match increasing demand so too does investment, and the opportunity to invest, in energy storage. Estimates indicate that global energy storage installations...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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 225

Food Venture Financing Trends - Celsius has announced that it is purchasing Alani Nu, an energy drink brand, for $1.8 billion in cash and stock....more

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2025 M&A Report

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This year’s M&A Report offers a detailed review of the M&A market and outlook, including a breakdown by various geographies and industry sectors. We examine what might be in store with antitrust and CFIUS under the Trump...more

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Where is corporate venture capital headed in 2025, and will it lead to more M&A?

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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investment is an increasingly used strategic tool that enables large corporations to make minority investments in startups that will complement and expand their existing products or services....more

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Impact of German Court's Disclosure Obligations Ruling on Corporate and Financing Transactions

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The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarified in a ruling on September 15, 2023 (V ZR 77/22) that sellers may not rely only on the information they put in a data room when fulfilling their disclosure obligations towards...more

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Medtech M&A and VC Signal Positive Momentum Entering 2025

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Medtech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and venture capital (VC) showed signs of life in 2024, contributing to an overall optimistic outlook for the sector this year despite lingering headwinds. Strategic investments are...more

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Fintech Funding Trends 2024: Capital Raising Slows, Deal Sizes Grow

According to CB Insights’ State of Fintech 2024 Report (the “Report”), global fintech companies raised $33.7 billion in private placements in 2024, marking a 20% drop year-over-year.  Deal volume also declined, with 3,580...more

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2025 Trends for Technology Transactions

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2025 is shaping up to be a busy year in tech. While blustery economic tailwinds continue to drive digital transformation, a new presidential administration promises shifts in policy that will likely keep businesses on their...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 221

Food Venture Financing Trends - Ferrero announced that it plans to buy Power Crunch, a protein snacks brand, for an undisclosed sum....more

Venable LLP

Navigating Financial Services M&A: Observations from Regulatory Due Diligence

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As we move into 2025, anticipation in the financial services industry continues to build for a revitalized mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#13 – M&A in German Tech: A Playbook for Buyers and Sellers - English

About the Orrick Legal Ninja Series – OLNS In substantially all of the major world markets, we have dedicated technology lawyers who support young German technology companies on their growth trajectory through all stages. As...more

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2024 Digital Health Recap: Early-Stage Momentum and 'Goliath' Moves

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As we kick off 2025, it's worth reflecting on the forces that shaped digital health in 2024. From early-stage innovation capturing investor attention to mega funds like a16z and General Catalyst driving dealmaking, the year...more

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 218

Food Venture Financing Trends - Rebel Foods, Wendy's India franchisee and cloud kitchen operator, announced that it raised $210 million in its Series G financing....more

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Prep Pitch and Connect at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

As the healthcare and life sciences industry gears up for the highly anticipated JP Morgan Healthcare Conference later this month, stakeholders across the sector are focusing on key trends and strategies to make the most of...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Corporate Finance

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The Trump administration will likely reverse course on many of the Biden administration’s regulatory efforts, creating a more business-friendly environment with a net positive impact on dealmaking and capital markets...more

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