The Harvard Law School Forum

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings.

M&A 103

M&A IPO Shares Initial Public Offering 103

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank. During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

billion as of December 2020. In 2020, Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. In 2020, Coca-Cola reported $27.2 For instance, Facebook's initial public offering in 2012 raised $16 billion in contributed capital. In 2020, Berkshire Hathaway reported retained earnings of $414.16 For instance, Tesla Inc.

Accountant 52

Accountant Equities Debt Private Equity 52

Growth Business

JULY 11, 2023

3) Aquis Stock Exchange Aquis Stock Exchange , run by NEX, allows businesses to raise capital through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). >See Investors pumped £1,122 million into venture capital trusts during the 2021/22 tax year, 68 per cent higher in comparison to the 2020/21 total of £668 million.

Finance 75

Finance Finance Business Debt 75

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Collaboration 40

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings. Dual-class companies that emerged in other contexts (e.g.,

M&A 59

M&A IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Shares 59

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 6, 2025

The start of 2025 has seen an uptick in special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) initial public offering (IPO) activity in the United States as the broader market grapples with political and economic volatility and traditional IPOs remain on hold.

IPO 188

IPO Initial Public Offering Economics Acquisitions 188