Category Archives: Venture Capital

The Five Pillars of Protection for Later Stage Investors

JONES DAY TALKS®: Five Pillars of Series A Shareholder Rights: A Discussion for VC Investors



The challenges and mechanics of growing a new venture are complex, and when the competing interests of different investor classes are considered, trouble and conflict are possible.

As part of a continuing series of podcasts on early stage and venture capital investing, Jones Day partners Tim Curry, Taylor Stevens, and Alex Wibaux discuss the “five pillars” Series A and later investors should understand to ensure their rights and interests are protected.


Venture-Capital-Downrounds-and-Recaps

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



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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