Cash is the lifeblood of emerging growth companies that must be able to raise money, when necessary, in a timely and efficient manner. Companies seeking private investors value law firms that offer both investor contacts and extensive experience in venture capital and private investments.
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02.20.2024Talking Venture Capital and Private Equity With Troy FosterPodcastsOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker is excited to welcome his colleague Troy Foster, a partner and co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, to discuss the differences and similarities of venture capital and private equity.
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07.2019Venture MonitorPerkins Coie partnered with PitchBook and National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) on the newly published Venture Monitor.
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06.05.2012Senate Bill Introduced to Make EB-5 Regional Center Program PermanentUpdatesOn May 24, 2012, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) introduced legislation into the U.S. Senate that would make the EB-5 Regional Center Program permanent. Senate Bill 3245 is co-sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee where it is pending committee action. Senator Leahy previously secured short-term extensions of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which is currently set to expire on September 30, 2012.
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03.30.2012JOBS Act Heralds New Era for Startup and Emerging Growth Company FinancingUpdatesAs forecast, on March 27 the U.S. House passed the Senate's amended version of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act), clearing the way for President Obama to sign the bill into law, which he is expected to do in the coming days.
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01.04.2012Financial Reform Act: SEC Finalizes Rules to Exclude Value of Primary Residence from “Net Worth” for Determining Accredited Investor StatusUpdatesThe Securities and Exchange Commission recently finalized its rules to conform the definition of “accredited investor” to the requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
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12.08.2011A Holiday Gift From Congress To Entrepreneurs: Legislation To Ease The Process Of Raising CapitalUpdatesFour bills designed to help entrepreneurs raise capital are pending before Congress. Three of the bills were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and sent to the Senate in early November with nearly unanimous bipartisan support. The fourth bill, HR 2167 - Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, remains before the House of Representatives.
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10.06.2011EB-5 Immigration Investments: Startup Visas Discussed in Congressional HearingUpdatesOn September 14, 2011, the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement of the House Judiciary Committee, directed by House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), heard testimony from two venture capitalists in favor of Congress enacting the "EB-6 Startup Visa."
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06.27.2011SEC Adopts Rule Defining “Family Offices” Under Dodd-Frank ActUpdatesAt an open meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 23, 2011, the SEC Commissioners approved a new rule defining “family offices.” Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) excluded family offices from the definition of investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) and thereby exempted family offices from the registration requirements under the Advisers Act, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act. However, Section 409 of the Dodd-Frank Act also directed the SEC to adopt a rule defining the term “family office” in order to identify the entities eligible for the exclusion. On June 23, 2011, the SEC adopted such a rule.
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02.08.2011Financial Reform Act: SEC Proposes Rules to Exclude Value of Primary Residence from “Net Worth” for Determining Accredited Investor StatusUpdatesThe Securities and Exchange Commission recently proposed a new rule to conform the definition of “accredited investor” to the requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. In addition, the SEC’s proposed rules also clarify the treatment of debt secured by the property in the calculation of net worth.
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12.07.2010The Financial Reform Act: Flurry of SEC Rulemaking Offers Potential Answers for Advisers to Private FundsUpdatesOn November 19, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission released two companion releases proposing new rules related to registration requirements for investment advisers to private funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles.
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11.23.2010The Financial Reform Act: SEC Proposes a Definition of “Venture Capital Fund” for Purposes of ExemptionsUpdatesOn November 19, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a new rule, based on requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or the Financial Reform Act, defining “venture capital funds” for purposes of exempting advisers to these funds from registering under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
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10.05.2010New Legislation Eliminates Capital Gains Tax for Certain New Investments in Small Businesses Made Before January 1, 2011UpdatesOn September 27, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Creating Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (the “Act”). Among other provisions, the Act excludes from gross income for regular income and alternative minimum tax purposes 100% of the capital gains (subject to a per issuer limitation described below) of non-corporate taxpayers from investments in qualified small business stock made after September 27, 2010 and before January 1, 2011. For investments in qualified small business stock made after December 31, 2010, only 50% of the capital gains generally will be excluded from gross income.
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04.2020The CARES Act Webinar SeriesWebinarsJoin us for a timely webinar that will address key considerations for businesses exploring the financing opportunities made available under the CARES Act.
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05.26.2016How to Raise Funds: Strategy, VC Funding and Valuation from an Investor PerspectiveSpeaking EngagementsPanelist
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05.15.2014Corporate VCs: Opportunity KnocksSeminarsLearn the benefits and the pitfalls of teaming up with corporate investors. While corporate investors bring unique benefits, they also result in unique challenges. Join us for a candid discussion with some of the leading strategic investors in Silicon Valley.
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04.27.2010Seattle VC and Angel EventSeminarsPerkins Coie / Seattle, WAPerkins Coie Partner Ben Straughn served as moderator, discussing trends in Early-Stage Investing and more.
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2009Emerging Companies Seminar: Launching the Rocket: What Makes Start-ups SucceedSeminarsExciting and excruciating – making a start-up take flight.