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What is Venture Capital and Why Does It Matter?

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The moniker “venture capital” is believed to have originated from the financier John Hay Whitney. He distinguished his investment method from traditional private equity or investment banking by making riskier investments in new, unproven businesses with the aim of larger returns should these businesses succeed.

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Raising Capital for Maryland Social Equity Cannabis Businesses

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Congratulations to those who won a cannabis social equity license in the Maryland lottery! To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential considerations around raising capital.

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How Private Equity Firms Select Investment Targets and Build Capital: Insights for Entrepreneurs

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What do private equity and growth capital investors look for when adding new companies to their portfolio, and what strategies do they apply to help those companies optimize capital? They covered the current private equity landscape, strategies for creating value, industry trends, various investment structures, and more.

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Private Equity Profiles and Perspectives: An In-Depth Conversation with Pat Riley and Lukasz Wrona of Akoya Capital

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Part 1: The Importance of Differentiation and the Role of Human Capital in Private Equity Investments- To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving private equity landscape in the lower middle market, Rob Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with (..)

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A Sharper Focus: Exploring VC Side Letters

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By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

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These include the likelihood of a more merger friendly regulatory environment in the United States for cross-border transactions, lower inflation, stabilized interest rates, a continued surplus of institutional capital and the necessity of private equity groups to effect exits. By: Bennett Jones LLP

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Private Equity Investments in Germany - The Human Capital Aspect

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INTRODUCTION TO HR RISKS IN PE INVESTMENTS - Private equity (PE) investments in Germany present unique challenges and opportunities, particularly from a human resources (HR) perspective.