Q2 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Stephen Kraus on the State of Venture Capital Investing
In conjunction with our Q2 Venture Financing Report, Stephen Kraus from Bessemer Venture Partners discusses his take on the state of venture capital investing. A few highlights On deal terms: Generally, the terms have been company and entrepreneur favorable for a long time now, and they continue to remain that way. On the […]
Most US and Asia Based VC Managers Are Outside the Scope of GDPR and Need Not Comply With It
We have been getting a lot of questions lately about whether and how GDPR may apply to US and Asia based managers of venture capital funds. This is a rapidly evolving area, however, there is a sound legal view to the effect that many of the managers we work with […]
Q1 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Matthew Howard on the State of Venture Capital Investing
In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, Matthew Howard from Norwest Venture Partners discusses his take on the state of venture capital investing. A few highlights On his market outlook: Overall, I am extremely bullish as technology continues to be a major contributor to the US economy, and I do think disruptive […]
Trademark Considerations and Naming Venture Capital Funds
When choosing a name for a fund, there are a number trademark-related questions to consider. Giving thought to these issues early on can help you build a strong brand and avoid legal disputes down the line. Is your venture capital fund name a trademark? The term “trademark” generally includes any […]
What You Need to Know About Erisa and Accepting Capital Commitments from “Benefit Plan” Investors
ERISA is a U.S. federal statute which regulates, among other things, the management and investment of assets of employee benefit plans (such as U.S. pension plans, 401(k) plans and their related trusts). Importantly, ERISA’s regulations cover not just the employee benefit plans themselves, but also any entity deemed to hold […]