JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 17, 2024

Coller Capital’s recently released Global Private Capital Barometer included a few notable takeaways for fund finance lenders that suggested the fundraising market could be broadening and capital circulation improving. Here are a few specifics. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 23, 2024

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we’ve compiled a range of data on venture, convertible note, and SAFE financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the second quarter of 2024, with the objective of identifying relevant trends in activity and valuation levels for the U.S. venture capital industry in general.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 14, 2024

Heading into 2024, expectations for biotech venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments were low following two lackluster years, but as we wrap up Q1, those expectations have been turned on their head after a strong start to the year. This leads us to question whether these early tailwinds are here to stay?

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

HeadSpin’s 2023 revenue was $21 million and its Q1 2024 revenue stood at $5 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 7, 2024

This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq in the first half of 2024. Global Market Update - The first half of 2024 saw an overall 12% decrease in IPO activity, with a total of 551 listings across global exchanges.

Capital Raising 171

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2024

To understand the litigation and regulatory risks that are coming in 2024 for private capital, it is helpful to look back briefly on recent events. By: Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2024

To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential considerations around raising capital. Note that this article is current as of May 6, 2024, and cannabis regulations and guidance can change quickly.). By: Vicente LLP

Equities 171

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2024

Procopio Capital Markets and Securities practice leader Christopher Tinen addressed several key issues impacting MicroCap investors in 2024 in a live panel discussion at the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Las Vegas on April 30, 2024. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and securities exchanges including Nasdaq and NYSE.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Whether it could be done, how to do it, and how to overcome certain real and perceived challenges were topics of countless articles and conversations among practitioners and their clients for quite some time, but that all changed in 2024 when we truly saw the dawn of the securitization era for fund finance.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 31, 2024

In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we’ve compiled a range of data on venture, convertible note, and SAFE financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first quarter of 2024, with the objective of identifying relevant trends in activity and valuation levels for the U.S. venture capital industry in general.

Valuation 171

Valuation Finance Finance Capital 171

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the February edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including Exxon Mobil filing a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment to exclude a shareholder proposal from Arjuna Capital and Follow This, the NYSE sharing its annual guidance memo, the FTC announcing increased HSR thresholds and filing fees, and (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 28, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (Tribunal) released its reasons for dismissing Mithaq Capital Inc.'s s (Mithaq) application on December 14, 2023, to cease trade a private placement that Aimia Inc. Aimia) completed in October 2023.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 27, 2024

capital markets’ resilience and ability to adapt, IPOs, debt markets and mergers and acquisitions (and related financings) have shown substantial increases over 2023. As a testament to the U.S.

IPO 183

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The number of venture capital dollars flowing to Greater San Diego technology companies is becoming less frequent in 2024, a trend mirroring national investment activity that appears to favor bigger bets at the expense of more frequent ones.

IPO 159

IPO Funds Capital Investment 159

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Pine Cliffs Resort hosted the FFA’s 2024 Global Leadership Summit this week where key players and leaders from across the industry gathered to discuss macroeconomic, geopolitical, policy, legal, regulatory and other matters affecting the fund finance market and related capital markets. By: DLA Piper

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 28, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) filed the Proposed Rule to move marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III of the CSA. While this anticipated increase in activity is exciting, it is no secret that those who have already invested capital into the cannabis industry have learned some hard.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of notable transactions, continued investment in Québec's energy transition innovation efforts, an interest rate cut (followed by another in July), tax and regulatory changes to consider and both bright spots and challenges for private equity and venture capital.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The primary purpose of a capital call facility is to provide bridge financing to a fund borrower that may be drawn upon, in lieu of calling capital, to make investments in accordance with the fund’s business purpose.

Finance 177

Finance Finance Management Funds 177

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this Edition - The ups and downs of the M&A and financing markets in the emerging companies and venture capital sector. By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Jay-Zs venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners, has merged with another Black-owned investment firm, Pendulum Holdings’ investment arm Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a MarcyPen spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But TVC Capital, Toloka.vc, and the venture’s other backers had something grander in mind. So they threw in an additional $21 million for what became Capacity’s $26 million Series D. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

Investment app Robinhood is adding more AI features for investors with its acquisition of AI-powered research platform Pluto Capital, Inc. Pluto […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Travel startup Layla — backed by firstminute capital, M13, Booking.com co-founder Andy Phillipps, Skyscanner co-founder Barry Smith and Paris Hilton — said today that it has acquired AI-powered itinerary building bot Roam Around. Roam Around was founded last year by Shie Gabbai, a former Google employee who […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 3, 2024

Delaware remains the most popular jurisdiction for the domestic formation of private equity and venture capital funds (a “Fund”) as either a limited partnership or limited liability company. In fact, 54.8% of the deals closed by Cadwalader in 2023 had a Delaware component.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 15, 2024

private equity investors has reached an all-time high, and with capital on the sideline ready to deploy, pressure to get deals done is on the rise. Although the U.S. healthcare industry has weathered the storm over the past couple of years, we may be reaching calmer waters in the coming months. Dry powder held by U.S.

Private Equity 177

Private Equity Healthcare Equities M&A 177

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Life sciences venture capital (VC) funding and IPOs have picked up in 2024, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will likely further accelerate this trend. The life sciences industry is well positioned for growth in 2025, fueled by strong investor interest and technological advancements, especially in AI. By: Goodwin

IPO 183

IPO Funds Investors Capital 183

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 3, 2024

Last week on April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a final rule that would effectively ban non-compete agreements in the context of employment relationships when the rule becomes effective on September 4, 2024, absent a stay or injunctive relief. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Private Equity 183

Private Equity M&A Equities Capital 183

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2024

RBC Capital Markets' Lori Calvasina sees the S&P 500 rising nearly 10% in 2024 despite near-term weakness to start the year.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

With bank balance sheets somewhat restricted by macroeconomic concerns and risk-weighted asset regulations, fund finance borrowers and lenders have sought creative ways to put capital to work.

Finance 165

Finance Finance Funds Capital 165

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

LGT’s acquisition of abrdn Capital as well as abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust & Shires Income merger) - Smaller deals—France replaces. Altor’s acquisition of Mandatum) - Medium-sized deals—UK retains its crown for consolidation activity (e.g., By: White & Case LLP

Financial Services 171

Financial Services M&A Acquisitions Mergers 171

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 12, 2024

Canaccord Genuity is laying out some names poised to capitalize on the new phase of stage of AI set to unfold in 2024.

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Capital 108

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 13, 2024

The economy is chugging along, but investors may want to consider positioning in case of volatility in 2024, says FBB Capital Partners' Mike Bailey.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While the company is profitable and growing and should continue on that path with or without a capital partner, company president and co-founder John Palmer said the right capital partner could help expedite its growth trajectory. “We 22, 2024, on The Deal’s premium subscription website.

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Capital Private Equity Entertainment Business 111

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 16, 2024

On January 24, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and other shell companies. The new rules are effective on July 1, 2024. By: Mintz - Securities & Capital Markets

Capital Market 165

Capital Market Mergers Capital Acquisitions 165

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 15, 2024

Companies on Carta’s platform completed 4% more deals and raised 12% more capital during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter. Based on data in Carta’s recently published State of the Markets report, the venture markets have experienced a slight uptick in number of deals and in dollars raised quarter-over-quarter.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 8, 2024

The National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice announced a new self-disclosure policy on March 7, 2024 (M&A Policy) that impacts corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital firms and their merger and acquisition activities. By: Allen & Overy LLP

M&A 183

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 29, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by former shareholders of a fantasy sports company (the “Company”) against its directors and other defendants following a merger. Shamrock Capital Advisors, LLC, No. May 23, 2024). By: A&O Shearman

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