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A Sharper Focus: Exploring VC Side Letters

JD Supra: Mergers

A side letter in the venture capital sector is an agreement between an investor and the company it is investing in that entitles the investor to certain contractual rights, which supplement and are in addition to other rights specifically provided to the investor as a holder of equity securities under the companys governance documents the documents (..)

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Lacework, last valued at $8.3B, is in talks to sell for just $150M to $300M, say sources

TechCrunch: M&A

Consolidation continues apace in the world of security. Sources tell us that Lacework — a cloud security startup that was valued at $8.3 billion post-money in its last funding round — is in talks to be acquired by another security player, Wiz, for a price of just $150-$200 million. All rights reserved.

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Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro

How2Exit

E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field.

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CFIUS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Its Monitoring and Enforcement Authorities

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 15, 2024, the U.S.

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National Security: Is CFIUS Incentivizing Parties Not to File Voluntarily?

Deal Lawyers

According to a recent Cooley memo, CFIUS is increasingly relying on a “one size fits all” approach to national security agreements entered into in order to mitigate potential issues identified during its transaction review process.

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IT MSP Due Diligence – Comprehensive Guide for Investors and CxOs

Beyond M&A

Especially for software-led companies that are laser-focused on product development, the peripheral IT demands can often be a blind spot, exposing them to potential security risks. Certification and Compliance: ISO 27001 Certification: This internationally recognised standard for information security management systems is pivotal.

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National Security: Treasury Proposes Expansion of CFIUS Enforcement Authority

Deal Lawyers

This Covington alert explains that the rulemaking “proposes revisions to CFIUS’s existing authorities in the context of non-notified transactions, mitigation agreement negotiations, and the imposition of civil monetary […]