MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — July 2016

By Dan DeWolf and Samuel Effron

Letter from the Editors

Dear Readers,

One of the interesting facts that we have learned over the years is that there appears to be a correlation between the NASDAQ public market (which is heavily weighted with technology stocks) and activity in the private venture capital markets. When the NASDAQ stock market is bullish, the amount of capital raised for venture investing and the amount of capital invested in private venture backed companies increases. Conversely, when the NASDAQ swoons, then it is quickly followed by a period of restraint in the private venture capital markets. In light of the recent run up in the stock market, there is every indication that it will be a good time to raise capital in the private capital markets in late Q3 and in Q4 for this year. This bodes well for our emerging companies.

In this issue, we answer the question we are asked on a weekly basis: Are electronic signatures enforceable? (spoiler alert….the answer is YES). We also feature an amazing company called SeedInvest, a true pioneer in terms of raising a company online from the crowd. Additionally, consistent with our focus on robotics, we have an interesting article about selling your robotics company.

Happy Reading!

Dan + Sam

CONTENTS

 In the Spotlight

 Innovator Profiles

 Leaders in the News

 Featured Article

 In the News In NYC

Sam Effron

Here’s the beauty of working with start-ups: I get to collaborate with people who see things from fresh perspectives. Add technical genius and entrepreneurial drive to a creative mindset, and you get an innovator who may have what it takes to launch a big idea in the world, where it could topple the status quo. We provide guidance, insight, and tools to help make that happen. We can help you identify opportunities for growth and then help you make the most of them. That’s gratifying work. And it leads to rewarding professional relationships. At every step, we flag legal considerations that could make a big difference. At the company formation stage, you could grant yourself legal rights that will help you hold onto your company as you attract investors. If not today, then soon, you’ll need to identify key sources of funding. I can work with you to raise new capital through private placements, an initial public offering, a strategic sale. I’ve handled these and other corporate transactions for tech-based companies in a variety of industries: software and high tech, fintech and financial services, clean and green tech, biotech, video gaming, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, media, e-commerce, and others. Surprise me – and disrupt the market – with your big idea. I’m here to help.

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