The availability of venture capital has given many young companies the financial and advisory support needed help them grow into major corporations, while sparing them from the scrutiny and disclosure requirements demanded in the public markets. Counsel for potential and current portfolio companies would serve their clients well if they are familiar with the inner workings of venture capital funds and the regulatory and other concerns they face.

This CLE course will provide an overview of venture capital funds, and the ways lawyers contribute to the formation and the operation of these investment vehicles. Additionally, the course will cover the relationships between investors, fund managers and portfolio companies, and how lawyers need to be aware of the changing dynamics between these parties throughout a fund’s existence. Finally, this course will also touch on fundraising approaches and issues, investment documents and terms, voting rights, preferred stock, securities laws, and more.