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VC-backed start-ups hindered by immigration obstacles

Immigrants have co-founded some of the most successful start-ups in the US, but the VC community says outdated government policies are holding back foreign-born entrepreneurs.

9 min read · 16 August 2021

ILPA urges Form PF disclosures

The Institutional Limited Partners Association's requests are in line with new SEC chairman Gary Gensler and his wants.

1 min read · 09 August 2021

Start-up visa bill introduced in the House

The NVCA said the bill, authored by California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, is a win for the economy.

2 min read · 26 July 2021

US needs better solution to entice foreign-born entrepreneurs

Even with the implementation of the International Entrepreneur Rule, the US could still fall behind in attracting start-ups, says Uncork Capital's Jeff Clavier.

4 min read · 13 July 2021

Anti-trust legislation sends more warnings to large VC managers

More legislation targeting how big companies pursue mergers has been introduced, but the VC industry is framing it as a loss for younger start-ups that could affect the progress of ESG and diversity initiatives.

4 min read · 24 June 2021

The shape of private fund reforms

Experts see SEC chairman Gary Gensler moving away from more access to venture capital, private equity and hedge funds and toward more transparency.

3 min read · 21 June 2021

How VCs can avoid capital gains increase impact

VCs can take advantage of two provisions in the tax code to stave off the potential impact of higher capital gains and carried interest tax, says accounting firm EisnerAmper.

3 min read · 17 June 2021

VC industry squirms at potential tax changes

The Biden administration and the Democrats’ slim majority in Congress offer a window for changes to policy, including increases to capital gains, closing the carried interest loophole, and anti-trust legislation. It could prove serious for the venture capital industry.

5 min read · 01 June 2021

SEC commissioner Lee adds voice to Reg D reform chorus

Reg D reform, once consigned to bottom of SEC's to-do list, rockets to the top.

3 min read · 28 May 2021

SEC issues fresh statement on SPACs

Arbitrage pioneer Guy Wyser-Pratte is keen on SPACs as a way to bring retail investors into private funds. SEC regulators aren't so keen.

2 min read · 20 April 2021

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