. We are technologists, strategists, dreamers and innovators. We want to help you build and protect your new enterprise and achieve innovation at scale. .
Launch
Launch
How We Can Help:
Company formation
Founder equity advice
Capitalization table planning, design and management
General corporate advice
Positioning strategy
Market and competitive analysis
Business and financial modeling
Corporate auditing
Protect Your IP
Protect Your IP
How We Can Help:
IP/technology audit and patent review
Provisional application and state of the art search
Trademark screening, review and prosecution
Copyright review and prosecution
Build Your Team
Build Your Team
How We Can Help:
Preparation of offer letters and employment agreements
Preparation of consulting, advisor and proprietary information assignment agreements
Equity incentive plan implementation
Employment handbook and policy review or creation
Employment law workshops
General employment advice
Finance Your Company
Finance Your Company
How We Can Help:
Fundraising preparation
Investor pitch deck assessment
Financing strategy and market intelligence
SAFEs and convertible notes
Equity and debt financings
SAFT and token financings
Capitalization table modeling
Term sheet negotiation
Financing negotiation and documentation
Securities law compliance
Secure Your Data
Secure Your Data
How We Can Help:
U.S. and international data privacy and protection laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governance and compliance services
Privacy disclosures, vendor management and contractual rights/obligations and related business operational requirements and best practices
Executive privacy and cybersecurity counseling, employee training and governance strategies and best practices
Cybersecurity and privacy programs, policies development, risk assessments and protecting your assets and infrastructure
Preparedness for privacy and security threats and risks, including preparing for and handling data security incidents and data breaches, investigations and breach responses, and litigation
Commercialize Your Products
Commercialize Your Products
How we can help:
End-user licenses
Software/SaaS license agreements
Strategic alliances and joint ventures
Inbound and outbound technology licenses and acquisitions
Development and distribution agreements
Manufacturing and supply agreements
Minting and sale of NFTs
Outsourcing agreements
Patent licenses
Confidentiality agreements
University licenses
Maintenance, support and services agreements
Music licensing 101
Advertise
Advertise
How We Can Help:
Advertising campaigns
Advertising legal and regulatory compliance
Marketing and sales practices
Influencer marketing
Sponsorships and promotion agreements
Mobile marketing
Social media marketing
Native advertising
Telemarketing and e-mail marketing
Green marketing
Child-directed marketing
Sweepstakes, games and contests
Consumer credit programs
NAD and false advertising litigation
FTC and State AG investigations
Scale
Scale
How We Can Help:
Revenue and go-to-market strategies
Product and sales strategy
Leadership alignment and team assessment
Corporate governance and board assessments best practices
Subsequent fundraising strategy
Marketing and PR and business development best practices
Policy advice and disclosures
Industry-specific market overview
New market entry
Transact
Transact
How We Can Help:
Transaction readiness assessment
Strategic planning
Corporate audit and diligence review
Deal team review and consulting
Regulatory review
Transaction negotiation and documentation
Strategic road map development
Build/buy/collaborator analysis
M&A/collaboration targets assessment
The Manatt Ventures team provides deep corporate and transactional knowledge to venture-backed companies by utilizing an integrated team of practical business-focused attorneys and consultants composed of former entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, management consultants and industry professionals. We take a hands-on approach to navigate all of the issues that arise and provide practical and actionable guidance from formation through exit. We partner with clients to develop venture financing and M&A strategies in order to execute breakthrough deals and achieve life-changing goals.
Manatt Represents Ennov in Acquisition of Calyx’s Enterprise Technology Division
Manatt Represents Ennov in Acquisition of Calyx’s Enterprise Technology Division
Manatt Represents Sayari Labs in Strategic Growth Investment from TPG
Manatt Represents Sayari Labs in Strategic Growth Investment from TPG
Manatt Represents Sayari Labs in Strategic Growth Investment from TPG
Manatt Once Again Receives Top Rankings by Best Lawyers
Manatt Once Again Receives Top Rankings by Best Lawyers
Manatt Once Again Receives Top Rankings by Best Lawyers
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Manatt Ventures VC Market Update – August 2023
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