Legal and Finance

Killu Tougu Sanborn explains why venture capitalists prefer to invest as part of a syndicate, and what benefits this offers startups

Biotechnology companies can use “value-chain analysis” to create processes for maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios, say Bill Barrett and Dave Crawford.

Putting in place a sound strategy for protecting and maximizing a company's intellectual property can boost its future value, say Steven Meltzer, Michelle Marks, and James McCormick.

When it comes to dealing with legal issues, prevention is better than cure, say David Redlick and Virginia Kapner.

Founders, senior executives, and venture capitalists often own restricted equity in startup companies, which they must manage proactively to minimize the risk and maximize value, says C. Mark Tang.