From vision to valuation: Empowering emerging companies with simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs)
Start-ups and emerging companies are always seeking future investment opportunities. In recent years, a financing alternative called simple agreements for future equity (“SAFEs“) has gained popularity and proven useful for emerging companies when conducting their early-stage raises. SAFEs offer an...
What to consider when forming a Corporate Venture Capital program
Introduction Corporations continue to look to innovation to increase value and expand capabilities. Traditionally, corporations focused on internal research and development (“R&D”) and acquisitions of strategic targets. Yet, innovation through R&D can have its limitations as it is funded internally...
Down rounds: What emerging companies should consider when raising in a slowing economy
Introduction Canada saw record levels of investment in 2021. The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) 2021 Market Overview reported 752 deals totaling $14.7 billion in venture capital investments in emerging Canadian companies that year – more than double...
David Schnurr shares what companies need to know about IP in David Johnston Research + Technology Park article
David Johnston Research + Technology Park Tenant Stories , "What your company needs to know about IP"
David Schnurr shares why startups need to get an early start on their patent strategy to protect their product, their company and to stay competitive in the long run. “There is a great deal to understand, such as the rules...
Hype-free Canadian tech startups may find prudence pays
Toronto Star
Myron Mallia-Dare co-authored article on the benefits Canadian tech startups may yield by being financially prudent Last year was a landmark year for Canada’s tech scene. The sector raised a record $11.8 billion by the end December 2021, the Canadian...
Myron Mallia-Dare interviewed on the latest episode of the Voice of FinTech Podcast
Myron Mallia-Dare was interviewed by Rudolf Falat on the latest episode of the Voice of FinTech podcast. During this episode, Myron discusses FinTech Mergers and Acquisitions and Venture Capital investments and the nuances of doing deals in Canada, Europe and...
Myron Mallia-Dare and Genesa Olivieri’s article on using warrants to close the gap on transactions published by Business Law Today
ABA Business Law Today There has been a significant uptick in the number of start-ups and emerging companies using warrants to close the gap on various transactions. When offered in conjunction with effective negotiation, warrants can incentivize third parties to...
Sweetening the deal: How to use warrants to get the deal done
There has been a significant uptick in the number of startups and emerging companies using warrants to close the gap on various transactions. Startups and emerging companies may wish to issue warrants in a variety of scenarios. When offered in...
Myron Mallia-Dare and Genesa Olivieri’s article on using options to attract and retain talent published by Business Law Today
ABA Business Law Today
Some of the most valuable assets for any company are its employees, key service providers, and advisors. This is particularly true for startups and emerging companies. A talented and dedicated team is essential to a company’s growth and scaling its...
Stocked up: How startups and emerging companies can effectively utilize options to attract and retain talent
One of the most valuable assets for any company is its employees, key service providers and advisors. This is particularly true for startups and emerging companies. A talented and dedicated team is essential to a company’s growth and scaling its...
