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Mintz Venture Watch — Volume 4: A Report on Deal Trends from 2022
February 9, 2023 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Lewis Geffen, Jeremy Glaser
This edition of Mintz Venture Watch reports on the firm’s VC transaction activity in 2022, including data for Q3 and Q4. Mintz represented issuers and investors in the life sciences, cybersecurity, energy, and other sectors in more than 128 transactions valued at more than $3 billion in 2022.
Extending for Success: The Rising Trend of Extension Rounds and the Importance of Due Diligence
January 11, 2023 | Article | By Jeremy Glaser, Roman M. Gorokhov, Will Perkins
Venture capital investment in United States start-ups is projected to decline in 2022 by over one-third from 2021 levels. And while down rounds remain infrequent relative to historical trends, there has been a notable upward tick in their occurrence, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2022. In light of this slowing market, companies that have already secured venture capital funding are increasingly utilizing extension rounds, which involve the infusion of additional funding from existing or new investors under the same terms as the previous financing round.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2022
December 7, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron
This issue of MintzTech Connect covers top ways to accelerate the growth of emerging companies, our From the Edge podcast on how to run an effective board meeting, and a spotlight on SuperAngel.Fund and its founder Ben Zises.
MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on Ben Zises and SuperAngel.Fund
December 7, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf
Read about Ben Zises, angel investor, fund manager, and founder of SuperAngel.Fund, the fund’s investments in quip and other consumer product companies, and the evolution of the fund.
OpEd: Top Five Ways to Accelerate Growth of Emerging Companies
October 21, 2022 | Blog
Emerging companies are a critical source of growth for our economy. Startup enterprises generate many new jobs, and new jobs are a prime accelerator of economic growth. Additionally, and most importantly, new jobs provide financial security to many families and communities. This is where it all starts. Having practiced law in the emerging companies space for several decades, here are our top fix ways to accelerate the growth of emerging companies.
Mintz Leads For Axoft In $8 Million Seed Round Demonstrating Continued Dedication To Biotech Start-Up Market
October 19, 2022
Mintz represented Axoft, a neurotechnology company, in its $8 million seed round led by The Engine, a venture firm spun out of MIT that invests in early-stage Tough Tech companies.
MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on Radicle Science
September 19, 2022 | Article | By Jeremy Glaser
Read about Radicle Science, a San Diego AI–driven health tech start-up with a virtual, direct-to-consumer (D2C) clinical trial model designed to validate and predict the effects of health and wellness products.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — September 2022
September 19, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron
MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on Adgile Media Group
September 19, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf
Read about Adgile Media Group, a national out-of-home (OOH) advertising company that provides delivery vehicle wraps and uses a data platform to track exposure to the ads.
Mintz Venture Watch — Volume 3: A Report on Deal Trends from Q1 and Q2 2022
August 17, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Lewis Geffen, Jeremy Glaser
Amendment to Delaware Law Permits Exculpation of Officers in Corporate Charters
August 15, 2022 | Advisory | By Daniel A. Lerner
This advisory discusses an August 1 amendment to the Delaware General Corporation Law that limits or eliminates monetary liability arising from breach of fiduciary duty of care lawsuits for some types of corporate officers.
Is a Public Benefit Corporation Right for Your Mission-Driven Business?
July 18, 2022 | Article | By Kati P. Strzelczyk
Read an analysis of the differences between public benefit corporations and traditional corporations and issues for founders of mission-driven business to consider when deciding on a corporate structure.
MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on YUR Inc.
May 25, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron
Founded by Dilan Shah in 2019, YUR fit is a leader in accessible fitness technology in the gaming space. YUR’s gamified social layer pairs with virtual and augmented reality games to allow gamers to sync health data, such as exercise, sleep, and nutrition. YUR can be used within almost any digital space, allowing gamers to use various wearables and gaming platforms for fitness tracking.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — May 2022
May 25, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron
This issue of MintzTech Connect covers stock vesting in start-up companies and how to write an executive summary for a start-up and includes a spotlight on YUR Inc., a fitness technology company targeted at the gaming community.
Six Common Contract Traps: A Field Guide
March 25, 2022 | Advisory | By Alex Civetta
Read our guide to common contract traps emerging technology companies can face when negotiating contracts with large customers that have a master services agreement, including disadvantageous terms and the omission of clauses that protect vendors.
Financing Options for Life Sciences Companies in 2022
March 21, 2022 | Blog
Public and private life science companies have multiple options available for capital-raising. Here are a few to be considered.
Mintz Venture Watch — Volume 2: A Report on Deal Trends from Q3 and Q4 2021
February 9, 2022 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Lewis Geffen, Jeremy Glaser
MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on Miyoko’s Creamery
December 10, 2021 | Article | By Stephen Osborn
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2021
December 10, 2021 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Advance Waiver of Statutory Appraisal Rights — Affirms Key Component of “Drag Along” Critical for M&A Exits for Venture-Backed Companies
November 23, 2021 | Alert | By Matthew Gardella, Brendan J. Chaisson
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