Sophisticated investors always think about exits before they invest. “Does the company have the potential to go public or become an attractive acquisition target?” If not, they’d take their money elsewhere. Going public or IPO means the company raises money by offering stocks to the general public – you know, those stocks that anyone can [...]
Yesterday, globally recognized legal expert John J. Maalouf shared his views on current investment practices in the Chinese market. Today, we tap into Maalouf’s insights on early-stage investing in China. * Edited interview VH: John, given the economic downturn, have you seen a shift in the advice or services people look for? JM: We’ve seen [...]
Recently, Venture Hype caught up with John J. Maalouf, a globally recognized legal expert who’s been ranked by the United States Lawyer Rankings as one of the “Nation’s Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers” – four years in a row in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Maalouf has also received the highest recognition for [...]