This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on Foleyignite on November 04, 2024: Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity
Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a
As investors, entrepreneurs, and engineers supercharge the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to the tune of US$184 billion in 2024, this new era will create both winners and losers. But avoiding the bleeding edge of technology is no easy task, especially where innovation outpaces regulation.Welcome to The Fast Follower’s Guide to Recent AI Law, a
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on October 04, 2024: The Next Frontier for Artificial Intelligence in 2025
Everyone is closely watching developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) space in terms of advancements, regulations, and investment. As we go to print on this post, SoftBank’s Vision Fund has just announced its agreement to
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on September 26, 2024: The Outlook for M&A Activity in Q4 2024
In a highly anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut on September 18, reducing rates by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75–5%. This is the first rate cut in four
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on August 16, 2024: What To Expect for the IPO Market in the Second Half of 2024
The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2024. According to Renaissance Capital, 69 IPOs were priced by June
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on August 16, 2024: Stay Private or Go IPO?
Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards companies that showcase established profitability and sustainable growth. This shift is driven by ongoing economic concerns and
AI Visual Media Increasingly Draws Investor AttentionAuthor: Louis Lehot
AI visual media is having a moment, with PitchBook reporting that “startups are raising record sums to bring AI-generated visuals to enterprise clients.” This subset of generative AI saw VC funding surge 90% in Q1 of this year, bringing in an impressive US$402.7 million in investment, up
Authors: Louis Lehot and Natasha Allen
Business leaders, from CEOs to CIOs to project managers, are rapidly adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform their organizations, harnessing the technology to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance operational capability.A KPMG survey revealed that nearly 65% of U.S. executives “believe generative AI will have a high or
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we looked at the dealmaking landscape so far this year by reviewing the CB Insights State of Venture Q1’24 report, which showed a “mixed bag” for VC dealmaking to start the year. We also reviewed Pitchbook’s Q1 Venture Monitor Report.This month we will review some sectors where investment is trending
Authors: Louis Lehot and Andre Thiollier
While artificial intelligence (AI) may occupy all the limelight from media, stock markets, large and small corporations, not to mention political figures, futurists and modernists know that the mainstreaming of quantum computing will enable the next real technology paradigm shift.From its beginnings in the speculative musings of physicist Paul Benioff