Category Archives: Private Equity

JONES DAY TALKS®: Protecting the Crown Jewels: IP Due Diligence in Venture Capital Financings

Private Equity

Sometimes overlooked or minimized, intellectual property matters should be carefully considered in the assessment of venture capital and early-stage deals. Artificial intelligence-related issues, geopolitical concerns, including China, a constantly evolving regulatory landscape, and numerous other factors continue to underscore the importance of effective IP due diligence.

In this episode of our Emerging Growth and VC series, Ka-on Li, co-leader of Jones Day’s Intellectual Property Transactions team, joins Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens to discuss important issues to consider when preparing for IP diligence in venture deals.

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JONES DAY TALKS®: A Trip to the Dark Side – Venture Capital Down Rounds and Recaps

Private Equity, Venture Capital

Down round financings recently reached their highest levels in 15 years, leaving investors, growth-stage companies, and other venture capital market participants searching for guidance and clarity. Jones Day partners Tim Curry, Taylor Stevens, and Alexandre Wibaux explain how down rounds work, and talk about what affected parties need to know as we look toward 2025.

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