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Trends Are Emerging in the AR/VR Startup Industry

Manatt’s Scott Schwartz, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, was interviewed by Bloomberg Radio to discuss augmented reality and virtual reality startups.

Startups, VR/AR, VR, Augmented reality

Manatt Named to American Lawyer’s A-List Top 20

Manatt has been named to The American Lawyer@s @A-List@ ranking of the top 20 law firms in the nation for 2017. @ The A-List rankings, which The American Lawyer says include @the most elite law firms in America,@ are based on results in five areas: revenue per lawyer, pro bono, associate satisfaction, diversity, and, new this year, percentage of women equity partners. @ In their article...

BlueVine Capital Secures $75M Credit Line

The Daily Journal covered Manatt@s representation of Blue Vine Capital Inc. in negotiating a $75 million warehouse credit line. Sophia Yen, a partner in the firm@s entertainment and media practice, led the team that handled the negotiations for BlueVine.BlueVine, launched about four years ago, offers business owners access to capital through its online financing platform. The company offers a...

Corporate And Finance, Finance, Internet, Marketplace lending, Creditor

Capital Raising Law and Regulation Update

Crowdfund Beat covered Manatt partner Brian Korn@s speech on crowdfunding laws, rules and regulations at the Silicon Valley Crowdfunding Conference. Korn, who is chair of the firm@s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, discussed the history of capital raising laws and a wide range of upcoming changes to regulations and laws that may affect companies and investors. He also provided...

Capital Markets, Digital, Finance, Financial Technology, Venture Capital

Integration Just as Crucial as Strategy and Due Diligence

The Los Angeles Business Journal quoted Manatt@s Jacob Carlson, a manager with Manatt Digital, for an article about growth and potential acquisition of Zealot Networks. After raising $26.5 million in venture capital and an additional $30 million in debt financing in less than two years, Zealot turned heads by acquiring 17 companies to offer a one-stop shop for advertisers looking to create...

Acquisition, Digital, Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Growth Companies

Manatt Digital Startup Launchpad Winner Announced

SBC News covered Manatt Digital@s announcement of the winner of its Startup Launchpad contest held in conjunction with Narus Advisors. Maestro, a broadcast engagement platform, won the grand prize of $50,000 in professional services from Manatt and Narus.The other two finalists, Vantage Sports and firstblood.io, took advantage of the opportunity of being on stage in front of an audience of...

Digital, Digital Media, Startups, startup, eSports

SEC Eases Rules on Intrastate Crowdfunding

On October 26 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously adopted new and amended rules aimed at making it easier for companies to raise money from investors through intrastate and small offerings.

Crowdfunding, SEC, Securities, Marketplace lending

Hometeam Partners With Medicaid in NYC

MobiHealthNews covered Manatt@s representation of Hometeam, a mobile-based, senior-focused home care company, in a deal with Medicaid Long Term Managed Care that allows enrollees in New York City to use Medicaid funds to pay for Hometeam@s services. Manatt@s Randi Seigel, counsel with Manatt Health, negotiated the contract for Hometeam.According to the publication, the new partnership will...

Health, Medicaid, New York, startup, Home Healthcare

Manatt Digital Launching Esports Startup Launchpad Contest

Manatt Digital is sponsoring the Esports Startup Launchpad contest as part of Naruscope@s Esports @ Casino Resorts conference at the SLS Las Vegas Casino and Resort on October 25 and 26, 2016. Entries must be submitted no later than October 4, 2016. @ Designed to explore what creative minds are developing in the emerging esports industry, the contest is searching for innovative businesses to...

Digital Media, Manatt Digital, Sports, Startups, startup, Emerging Growth Companies, Emerging, Contest, eSports

Unicorns Edge Out Average Joes in Slow IPO Market

The New York Business Journal featured Manatt@s Katherine Blair, a partner in the firm@s capital markets practice, in a Q@A-style article about the initial public offering (IPO) of Line, a messaging app for mobile devices. When asked about the direction of the market considering the rarity of IPOs, Blair responded:@But it@s been one of the slowest IPO markets. It@s tough for the average joe...

Capital Markets, Corporate And Finance, Corporate Governance, Finance, Mobile App