Worldwide: Venture Capital

Bringing on outside investors can help a business grow faster, hire key talent, expand into new markets or survive a difficult economic situation.

As borrowers and lenders navigate pandemic disruption, rising interest rates, and tariff challenges, hybrid capital instruments emerge as versatile solutions for addressing defaults and financial distress.

Building a startup isn’t just about product and growth—it’s about getting the legal and financial foundation right from day one.

SAFEs have become a popular fundraising mechanism for early-stage startups, but their seemingly straightforward structure masks complex conversion mechanics that can lead to unexpected dilution for founders and uncertain outcomes for investors. Understanding the four primary SAFE variants—valuation cap, discount rate, combination, and most favored nation—along with their mathematical implications is essential for both parties before agreeing to terms.

The proposed order would increase the thresholds for permitting registered investment advisers to charge performance-based fees to a minimum net worth of $2.7 million...

On March 31, 2026, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") issued new guidance ("Guidance") on "Sham Transactions and Sanctions Evasion."

For sophisticated investors, including family office principals and executives, investing in private funds requires more than a red flag review of the governing agreement...

California's mandatory venture capital persity reporting program under the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies...

Introducing The Founder's Hour, Lowenstein Sandler’s Emerging Companies, Venture Capital podcast, where hosts Laura Cicirelli and Eric Weiner discuss the ins-and-outs of starting a company.