38th IBA International Financial Law Conference
10 May - 12 May 2023
Verdi Room, Dom Pedro Lisbon
Session information
Cutting the apron strings: the start-up’s journey from VC financing to IPO
Friday 12 May (1545 - 1700)
Verdi Room, Dom Pedro Lisbon
Committee(s)
Banking & Financial Law Committee
(Lead)
Securities Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
We will discuss key exit strategy considerations for start-ups and venture capital funds and the pros (and cons) on the IPO route, including enhanced liquidity for investors, access to capital, maintenance of control and employee equity incentives, but also exposure to market volatility and regulatory burdens.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Alyssa K Caples | Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, London, England |
| Gabriel Nunez | Uria Menendez, Madrid, Spain; Vice Secretary, Securities Law Committee |
Speakers
| Luís Adão da Fonseca | Exus Management Partners, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Francisco Barona | Sérvulo & Associados, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Federica Munno | Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici, Milan, Italy; Social Media Officer, Securities Law Committee |