The volatility, uncertainty, and shifting risk appetites that are shaping today’s M&A landscape are forcing transactional insurance solutions to move from “nice-to-have” to an essential component of many deals. Buyers and sellers are increasingly using insurance to bridge gaps, de-risk transactions, and keep deals on track when external conditions might otherwise cause hesitation.There are key…

Since 2023, at least 20 companies, each valued at over $100 million have announced plans to leave Delaware. Big names like Tripadvisor, DropBox, Pershing Square Capital Management, Viewbix Inc., and Neuralink have reincorporated in Nevada. Trump Media successfully reincorporated in Florida, and Texas has gained SpaceX and Tesla.For decades, Delaware has been the gold standard for…

When considering the most critical components of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), parties typically focus on deal structure, legal due diligence, and financial modeling. While important to getting a deal done, this focus often overlooks the importance of the human element in successful M&A.Deloitte data shows that 30% of failed M&A transactions can be attributed…

Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we discussed the potential impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on the venture capital (VC) landscape and explored how rising costs and new tariffs could pressure startups, particularly those in the technology sector, and slow demand later in 2025.This month, we continue to focus on the growing impact of market uncertainty…

This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on Law360 on April 14, 2025: A Look At M&A Trends In An Uncertain Deal EnvironmentIn the best of times, mergers and acquisitions are inherently complex. When uncertain global conditions such as financing hurdles, high inflation, unfavorable interest rates and geopolitical conflicts are added to the mix,…

On the latest episode of The Venture Variety Show I sat down with Alastair Goldfisher for a candid, timely conversation about where the startup and venture ecosystem is headed. Spoiler: it’s complicated, but not without opportunity.The levers of the venture capital system have been gummed up. But I’m optimistic that 2025 could still be the…

The venture capital ecosystem is grappling with a liquidity challenge that’s testing even the most seasoned investors. With the IPO market significantly contracted and regulatory scrutiny of M&A deals increasing — particularly for tech acquisitions — VCs are under mounting pressure to return capital to limited partners (LPs).This environment has forced a recalibration of strategies. Firms are increasingly relying on…