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Raising in a Down Market: What You Need to Know and How to be Prepared


57 minute watch | March.24.2023

Raising an equity financing can be challenging in today’s uncertain market conditions. Orrick's Josh Pollick was joined by Magid & Co founder, Aaron Harris, as they took a deep dive into what startups need to do to prepare for new investor expectations.

Some topics that were highlighted during this program include:

  • Updates on the fundraising environment and current market conditions
  • Typical down- and flat-round considerations
  • Best practices and lessons learned
  • Structured rounds and alternatives
  • Getting investors’ attention, perfecting your pitch, and maintaining relationships 

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This course is eligible for New York and California CLE credit. Please complete and retain the applicable form for your records. The New York self-study affirmation must also be emailed to Melissa Woods and Jane Gracey; the California form does not need to be submitted.

For New York courses

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is an accredited MCLE provider in the State of New York. This transitional and non-transitional continuing legal education course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement.

For California courses

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is an accredited MCLE provider in the State of California. This continuing legal education course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the State Bar of California for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour can be applied to the general requirement.

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