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Liquidation preferences, other types of structure in VC deals remain persistent in 2024

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June 2024

Liquidation preferences, other types of structure in VC deals remain persistent in 2024

These days, investors have more leverage than startups in deal negotiations. How are they choosing to use it?

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Employment related securities: How to file an ERS return with HMRC

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UK companies must file an ERS return with HMRC by 6 July to report share-related events from the previous tax year....

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Artificial intelligence policy—the US v. EU

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Artificial intelligence policy—the US v. EU

Venue shopping for rule challenges continues in conservative courts.

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How Expanso closed big seed round in 'crazy' fundraising conditions

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How Expanso closed big seed round in 'crazy' fundraising conditions

Former Google and Microsoft alum David Aronchick methodically prepared his open-source Bacalhau spinout, then moved...

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California dominated the VC map in Q1

The geographic diversification of VC has been a developing trend in recent years. Q1 2024 showed a possible reversal....

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R&D expensing: Issue brief

Restoring R&D tax treatment to the historical standard will stimulate job growth and small business entrepreneurship....

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Crypto framework passes House with strong bipartisan backing

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May 2024

Crypto framework passes House with strong bipartisan backing

FTC and DOJ launch inquiry into PE acquisitions and roll-ups.

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Lack of exits, lower VC valuations are driving a late-stage lull

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May 2024

Lack of exits, lower VC valuations are driving a late-stage lull

At Series D and later, VC deal activity slowed down in Q1 2024. There are reasons for the decline on both sides of the...

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May 2024

TVPI (Total Value to Paid-In)

Learn how to calculate net and gross TVPI (total value to paid-in), key metrics investors and fund managers use to...

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Senate working group outlines priorities on AI regulation

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May 2024

Senate working group outlines priorities on AI regulation

SCOTUS rules CFPB is legally funded.

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Multi-member LLCs (MMLLC)

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