/the-role-of-legal-counsel-in-private-investments-with-r-j-kornhaas
On this episode, hosts Erin Nicholls and Michael Clear welcome corporate Partner R.J. Kornhaas to discuss the intricacies of investing in privately held businesses and business succession planning. They delve into essential considerations, such as the types of investments—including convertible notes and preferred stock—and emphasize the importance of having legal counsel review documents to safeguard investor interests. Whether you’re an advisor, […]
/partners-giuseppe-scaravilli-and-kate-cassidy-present-legal-workshop-to-sosa-accelerator-program
On November 4, 2024, Partners Giuseppe Scaravilli and Kate Cassidy presented a legal workshop titled, “Navigating the US Legal Landscape: An Initial Guide for International Startups” to a Spanish cybersecurity cohort at SOSA’s New York offices. Giuseppe and Kate discussed corporate structure and entity formation, business contracts, capital raising strategies, intellectual property and other legal […]
/from-term-sheet-to-close-fundraising-insights-for-startups
On October 30, 2024, Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli will participate in a panel discussion at CliftonLarsonAllen’s (CLA) office titled, “From Term Sheet to Close — Fundraising Insights for Startups.” Giuseppe and his co-panelists will explore the legal, tax, and financing considerations for different types of capital raises, including equity financing, debt financing, and convertible notes. They will also […]
/an-evening-in-the-shark-tank
Wiggin and Dana is proud to be a sponsor of the Harvard Business School Entrepreneurship Club’s An Evening in the Shark Tank. The pitch event will feature five founders from across Harvard selected to pitch their startup to Kevin O’Leary, Matt Higgins, and Sarah Paiji Yoo, for a chance to win a $100,000 investment prize […]
/bank-of-america-national-wealth-strategies-roundtable
On October 16, 2024, Partner Jack Sousa presented “Choice of Entity and Strategic Planning for Early-Stage Companies” at Bank of America’s National Wealth Strategies Roundtable. Jack discussed:
/wiggin-and-dana-advises-xscape-photonics-in-series-a-funding-round
Wiggin and Dana recently represented Xscape Photonics, Inc., a startup using silicon photonics to support the next generation of AI data centers, in its $44 million Series A funding round. The fundraising was led by IAG Capital Partners and included investments from Altair Engineering, Cisco Investments, Fathom Fund, Kyra Ventures, LifeX Ventures, NVIDIA, and Osage […]
/wiggin-and-dana-recognized-by-lmg-life-sciences-2024
Wiggin and Dana has once again been recognized as a top 20 North American Firm for Licensing & Collaborations by LMG Life Sciences. In addition, Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that Partner, Toby Bannon, was selected as a Rising Star in recognition of his work in Licensing & Collaborations; Partner, Patti Melick, was selected as a […]
/wolff-new-venture-competition
On October 1, 2024, Partner Adam Silverman will present “The wiggin(x) Legal Services Award” at Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s (CCEI) Wolff New Venture Competition, which features pitches by the top startups coming out of UConn each year. The award will be presented to the CCEI startup who has demonstrated a need for sophisticated legal services […]