Author: Louis Lehot
There are many pressing issues in front of our public company and board director clients in 2024.From increasing global uncertainty, ever-evolving regulations, late-breaking technologies, and increasing competition, not to mention deafening calls for more transparency and accountability. It’s no wonder there is a dearth of initial public offerings and a decrease in the number
Authors: Louis Lehot and Alan Pate
This article was originally published in Law360 on May 10, 2024, and is republished here.In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise.The first is generative artificial intelligence — a
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we reflected on the venture capital debt market. Following the bank crisis spurred by the Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank failures, spring has ushered in a season of renewed growth across the venture capital debt market. We reviewed PitchBook’s notes on the current market’s gradual recovery
Secondary Buyouts on the Rise — Will it Last?Authors: Louis Lehot and Eric Chow
In a time when exit strategies have pivoted, and options might be more limited, it is no surprise that secondary buyouts have rebounded. According to recent coverage from PitchBook, secondary buyouts are making up a larger share of private equity exits as firms look to
Author: Louis Lehot
With the first quarter of 2024 behind us, analysts are now taking a look at the dealmaking landscape so far this year. CB Insights has released their State of Venture Q1’24 report, showing a “mixed bag” for VC dealmaking to start the year.Their data shows dealmaking dropping to a 7-year low in Q1. It
Authors: Louis Lehot and Natasha Allen
Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner LLP discuss key steps organizations can take when looking to adopt artificial intelligence tools, including ways to address regulatory compliance, data governance and intellectual property concerns.Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize business operations, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. It
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we drilled down into venture capital financing trends in the equity markets. Due to several contributing factors, venture capital investors reduced their investments and became more strategic about where they allocated their capital.This month, we reflect on the venture debt market and recent trends we are seeing. In 2023, the aggregate
Authors: Louis Lehot, Andre Thiollier
After two very difficult years in the tech sector, everyone is hoping for a comeback. We are looking at a more positive economic climate, the prospect of interest rates dropping, and there is much less talk of a recession. There is a renewed optimism that we could be entering
Authors: Louis Lehot, Natasha Allen
In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, attorneys Greg Neppl, Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly’s Bret Waters. Together, they discussed the complexities of the current antitrust landscape, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced by companies navigating the ever-shifting
Authors: Louis Lehot, Natasha Allen
In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, lawyers Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly’s Bret Waters on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to automate workflows and entire industries, the conversation highlighted the challenges,