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3 reasons for continuously high fintech M&A activity levels: Banks target indirect digital access: Through credit lines, investments in venture capital funds, collaborations with innovators and establishment of next...more
The two most common exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) utilized by private funds are under Section 3(c)(7) and Section 3(c)(1). Funds that do not qualify for an exemption under...more
Key insights from Laura Tadvalkar - On recent advancements toward human health: “We’re seeing the incredible impact of GLP-1 drugs not only for weight loss and diabetes, but across multiple disease areas, including...more
Provided that they meet certain criteria, venture capital funds are not required to be registered as an “investment company” by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940...more
You’re a foreign angel investor or venture fund looking to invest in start-ups located in the United States and are wondering: What are the differences in terms that I can expect? What other considerations should I know...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - - ByHeart, an infant nutrition company, has secured $95 million in financing to support its U.S. commercial launch and innovation pipeline. - Pepper, an eCommerce platform designed to be...more
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
What are they? A letter agreement between a portfolio company and an investing venture capital fund which provides the venture capital fund with certain “management rights” that allow it to substantially participate in, or...more
There is increasing chatter in the startup and investor space surrounding venture debt. It is not at all surprising that as the availability of ready capital has contracted considerably over the past two years, debt and...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - - Ripple Foods, a plant-based milk foodtech company, announced that it raised $49 million in its recent funding round. - PitchBook's recent Q3 2023 Foodtech report found that although...more
Loan and bond issuance by borrowers/issuers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAm) in international debt markets dropped significantly over the first nine months of 2023. But after a slow start, momentum is beginning to...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Verqor, an agrifintech startup in Mexico that offers farmers credit for agriculture, announced that it raised $7.5 million in funding....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Nongshim, a South Korean food and beverage company, announced that it is investing $7.4 million in developing foodtech startups and technologies....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Campbell Soup announced that it plans to acquire Sovos Brands for $2.7 billion. The deal is Campbell's largest acquisition since 2018. Livekindly Collective, a New York-based plant-based...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - - Coca-Cola announced that it has partnered with eight bottling companies to launch a $137.7 million VC fund focused on investments in sustainability companies. - Agthia Group PJSC, a...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - DouxMatok, a foodtech company that develops sugar reduction products, announced that it raised $30 million in its Series C round....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Momofuku Goods, a pantry essential brand, announced that it raised $17.5 million in its Series A round. The company plans to use the funds to increase its product offerings as well as scale...more
Our survey analyzed the terms of 169 venture financings closed in the fourth quarter of 2022 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. The Q4 2022 data is consistent with what we would have expected. The terms are...more
Latin American fintech companies are uniquely placed to pioneer new and better approaches to compliance across the region. With innovation at their core, fintech businesses recognize that a strong compliance program...more
The AI industry continues to mature as venture investment increased significantly in 2021 and exit values for venture-backed AI companies significantly outpaced venture investment in AI companies in 2021. According to...more
During the first quarter of 2020, venture funding levels in the global healthcare and life sciences sector has increased 4% by dollars raised, quarter-over-quarter, despite the turbulent COVID-19 environment. According to a...more
In a recent paper, “Equity Crowdfunding and Governance: Toward an Integrative Model and Research Agenda,” Douglas J. Cumming, Tom Vanacker, and Shaker A. Zahra consider the governance mechanisms in equity crowdfunded...more
The recently published MoneyTree Report provides an overview of venture capital investment trends. In 2018, VC-backed companies raised $99.5 billion, an increase in annual funding of 30%, despite a decline in the number of...more
Coming off a year that saw a record number of new drug approvals, significant scientific breakthroughs and a year-end tax reform package that both significantly lowers corporate taxes and provides the long-awaited tax...more
Last September, we noted that payers and providers were expected to become increasingly active digital health strategic investors given their challenges to improve margins and outcomes....more