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Borrowing Smart — Venture Debt And Other Financing Alternatives (Podcast)
Debt Finance partner Raquel Smith joins hosts Laura Cicirelli and Eric Weiner to discuss venture debt facilities, unpacking key terms founders should understand including common red flags, covenants, and events of default. The conversation explores building strong relationships within the venture debt ecosystem and examines the broader risks, strategic considerations, and potential pitfalls associated with venture debt financings.
United States Finance
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Lowenstein Sandler
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Post-Seed SAFE Series — Part 2: Five Provisions Worth Negotiating Before You Sign A Post-Seed SAFE
Investing in a company that already has a priced round? The standard Y Combinator SAFE agreement may be costing you money and rights you didn't realize you were giving up. This analysis identifies five critical provisions in post-seed SAFEs where investors should push back to protect their interests, from valuation cap calculations to liquidation waterfalls and tax treatment considerations.
United States Commercial
FH
Foley Hoag LLP
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Private Market Talks: Investing In An Uncertain Market With CVC’s Lorne Somerville (Podcast)
In an environment marked by geopolitical instability, tariff uncertainty, and AI disruption, how is one of the world's largest private equity firms navigating investment decisions in North America? CVC Capital Partners' Managing Partner Lorne Somerville discusses the firm's selective approach to deploying capital, the sectors showing promise amid volatility, and why instability may actually create opportunity for disciplined investors.
United States Finance
PR
Proskauer Rose LLP
Article
Post-Seed SAFE Series — Part 1: The YC SAFE Was Not Built For The Round You Are Investing In
The Y Combinator SAFE was designed for pre-seed companies with simple cap tables, but what happens when investors are asked to use this standard form after a priced round has already closed? This analysis reveals why the instrument's design assumptions quietly break down in post-seed contexts, creating ambiguities that translate into litigation risk and economic leakage for both investors and companies.
United States Finance
FH
Foley Hoag LLP
Article
Trust Your Instincts: Susan Pravda On Leadership, Relationships, And Resilience
Foley partner Susan Pravda shares how a relationship-driven approach has shaped her four-decade legal career, from a chance encounter on her first day of practice to her current role leading the firm's Health Care & Life Sciences Sector. She discusses the importance of viewing clients as people rather than entities, being present during pivotal moments, and trusting your instincts when navigating uncertainty.
United States Commercial
FL
Foley & Lardner
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