Navigating COVID-19: Key strategies to protect start-ups and emerging growth companies
COVID-19 has been called the black swan of 2020. In an effort to curb the devastating impact of the disease, certain local governments have enacted emergency measures to promote social distancing, including shutting down non-essential businesses. Unfortunately, the impact of...
How private equity and venture capital funds can respond to COVID-19
Introduction COVID-19 has caught the world off guard and the effect of the pandemic on businesses cannot be overemphasized. Private equity funds (“PEs”) and venture capital funds (“VCs”), like other organizations, will need to adapt and take swift action to...
RegTech: How technology can revolutionize compliance
Highly regulated industries, such as the financial services industry, have faced ever increasing regulatory compliance obligations. Technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), that can be utilized to innovate the manner in which these organizations operate can lead to additional challenges...
Venture Debt: Is it right for your start-up or emerging growth company?
Access to capital is critical for start-ups and emerging growth companies to fund operations, finance working capital and develop and scale products and technology. These companies typically rely on invested capital to raise funds. However, equity financing may not be...