Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we explored two forces reshaping venture capital’s risk-reward calculus: the overwhelming dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in venture capital (VC) deal flow — now commanding over 63% of invested dollars — and the long-awaited resurgence of the initial public
Talking AI and funding for startups.The “Fueling the Next Wave of Funding for AI Startups” panel brought together Krystal Hu, Louis Lehot, Sruthi Ramaswami, Lu Zhang, and Camilo Acosta to discuss today’s evolving investment climate. They shared how investors and
About event:After years of exit market contraction, the doors are finally beginning to reopen for tech founders. Join Mavka Capital, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, and Foley & Lardner LLP for an exclusive CEO-focused summit designed specifically for founders planning their
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we explored how emerging venture capital (VC) managers are grappling with fundraising hurdles for second funds and how artificial intelligence-driven (AI) rollup strategies are challenging the boundaries of traditional venture economics, signaling a broader shift
State of Capital Markets for Public Companies: A Comprehensive Look at the Technology, Clean Energy, and Life Sciences Sectors in 2025Executive Summary and Key TakeawaysBy Louis Lehot, partner at Foley & Lardner LLPAs a Silicon Valley corporate lawyer advising high-growth companies and
This article by Louis Lehot and Alexandre Turqueto originally appeared on FOLEY on September 30, 2025: SPAC 4.0: From Spectacular Failures to a Disciplined RenaissanceKey Takeaways:
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot authored The Recorder article, “What Silicon Valley General Counsel Must Do to Keep Their Companies Competitive,” exploring how in‑house legal leaders can help their companies maintain a competitive edge in global
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot authored the Delaware Business Court Insider article, “Is DExit Dethroning Delaware?“In the article, Lehot analyzes recent high-profile corporate departures from Delaware and what it could mean for the state’s long-standing dominance
https://medium.com/media/89dd3b5b634162ecd21691f38b188544/hrefKey Takeaways
✨ Fueling the Next Wave: From First Raise to Secondaries and Exits💡 Conversation 2: For Investors & OperatorsGain perspective from leading funds backing the next wave of AI innovation — plus insights on secondary markets and exits.Featuring• Lu Zhang — Founder & Managing Partner, Fusion Fund•
