What We Learned From A Month Working Abroad
Over half the firm and their families traveled to Lisbon, Portugal for Vela Wood’s first VW Abroad trip, and it was an astounding success. In this blog, we walk through the logistics of the trip as well as what went well and what we’ll do differently next time.
Why the Venture Capital Operating Company Exemption Matters (and how a Management Rights Letter helps)
If a venture capital fund plans to take money from an employee benefit fund and does not want to be subject to ERISA, it is imperative to always obtain a management rights letter that provides opportunities to exercise control and actually exercise those rights during the annual valuation period.
The Unintended Consequences of Too Many New Venture Funds
Venture capital activity is hotter than ever, which has led to more available capital and fueled the growth of many exciting companies. From 2020 to 2021, the aggregate deal value of VC investments in the U.S. increased from $167B to […]
Let’s All Use Lego® Bricks.
Venture financing rounds need to be constructed so that they can stack neatly on top of each other. Angel on top of Friends & Family, Series Seed on top of Angel, Series A on top of Series Seed, Series B on top of Series A, and so on.
Series A is Closed. Now what?
There are a number of post-funding boxes to check off and the purpose of this blog is to give founders a starting point for next steps after completing a Series A financing.
Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is a way for private businesses to raise capital from multiple investors via online platforms.
SEC Amends 506(c) Accredited Investor Verification
One of the recent SEC amendments updated the accredited investor verification requirements under Rule 506(c), which is a common federal exemption utilized by startups to broadly solicit capital from accredited investors.
SEC Amendments Positively Impact Capital Formation For Emerging Companies
On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to amend the existing regulations and those rules went into effect on March 15, 2021. The SEC amendments change the landscape for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital through exempt offerings.
The Critical Role that Accelerators Play in Venture Financing
Seed capital provided by accelerators must be provided to startups with great care. Here are three ways accelerators can avoid causing long-lasting negative ramifications for startups.
Texas DFS Bill – H.B. 393
H.B. 393 seeks to legalize fantasy sports contests by amending the Texas Penal Code’s definition of “bet” to exclude prizes or awards won in a fantasy sports contest. The language is mostly consistent carve-out language but there are two key additions which could have a material effect on contests currently being offered in the state.