CONTRIBUTED BY
Mimi Hunter
mimi.hunter@dlapiper.com

Due diligence is a fact gathering process by which a buyer or investor obtains information about the business they are seeking to buy or in which they are seeking to invest, both from a business and legal perspective. Due diligence is a critical phase of any financing or merger/acquisition, but it can be a confusing and burdensome process, especially for companies going through their first transaction. This article summarizes the basic aspects of a company’s role in the due diligence process of an investment from a venture capital fund (a “VC”), in an effort to help companies be more prepared.Continue Reading What is Due Diligence?