The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has issued a bulletin that warns U.S. emerging technology startups about taking investment from “foreign threat actors.” The bulletin provides “potential indicators,” as well as mitigation steps that startups can take. Details and the bulletin are inside.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a year since Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia announced that it was spinning out its Chinese investing unit into an independent company. At the time, experts said this could start a trend. So, was it? Details and list of firms that have made similar moves are inside.
Last week, the China Select Committee completed an investigation that found five venture capital firms have invested billions into Chinese companies “that both created dangerous People’s Liberation Army weapon systems” and developed technologies for surveilling the population. Findings, report inside.
An association of venture capital firms has published a “model term sheet” that includes sample language addressing foreign investment. The document includes sample CFIUS conditions of closing, and more. Details and the document are inside.
Despite the unexpected downturn in the economy caused by the pandemic and a tightened regulatory framework, there are opportunities for both VCs and startups, provided they use proper structural and governance measures. Extensive details are inside.
On a recent CFIUS webcast, an expert in the venture capital industry provided insights and data that point to increased risks for biotech and life-science startups. Details, the full webcast, slide excerpts, and contact information are inside.
The National Venture Capital Association, which is the voice of the venture-capital industry in the U.S., recently published three “must know” CFIUS takeaways that are of relevance to institutional investors.
The voice of the venture capital industry has submitted a comment letter to Treasury that outlined 11 issues with CFIUS. Details inside…
Is CFIUS having a chilling impact on Chinese investment in the United States?
A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm has hired a CFIUS expert to be in-house legal counsel. Find out who, why, and how to contact him…