Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Tag Venture Capital
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds
Fund managers must keep a close eye on potential conflicts of interest and employ best practices like consulting advisory committees when conflicts arise. In this post, you'll read about the issues that should be at the top of your mind.
Legal Considerations for Selling Your Emerging Growth Company Part 3: The Non-Disclosure Agreement
A company in the process of being acquired should protect itself by entering into a non-disclosure agreement with the purchaser. Here are some practical pointers on the top issues you'll encounter.
Legal Considerations for Selling an Emerging Growth Company Part 2: Creating an Engagement Letter with a Financial Adviser
Last month, we began a seven-part series on “Legal Considerations for Selling an Emerging Growth Company,” and, in that post, we discussed six important steps in the merger and acquisitions process that emerging growth companies will need to prepare for,…
Legal Considerations for Selling an Emerging Growth Company Part 1: The M&A Process
Everyone knows that a primary goal for many, if not most, startups and tech companies is to eventually sell the company, even if the founders intend to remain with the company. It goes without saying that selling your company can…
The Pros and Cons of Taking Venture Capital Money
In many ways, the dilemma of deciding whether to take venture capital money from an interested VC firm can be filed under “Good Problems to Have.” The majority of startups never get to this point, either failing outright, or, even…