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Startups with emerging tech are warned about foreign investment 

Startups with emerging tech are warned about foreign investment 

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.

One year after Sequoia split China fund, who else has done the same?

One year after Sequoia split China fund, who else has done the same?

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.

China Select: Five VCs invested $3B into Chinese cos. supporting CCP

China Select: Five VCs invested $3B into Chinese cos. supporting CCP

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.

Opportunities for VCs, startups under FIRRMA and COVID-19

Opportunities for VCs, startups under FIRRMA and COVID-19

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.

Will CFIUS disproportionately impact healthcare startups?

Will CFIUS disproportionately impact healthcare startups?

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.