Goodmans Technology Startup Guide
The Goodmans Technology Startup Guide provides an overview of the following primary legal issues that founders of technology startups should consider:
- Choosing the right business structure
- Protecting intellectual property
- Building a strong foundation
- Raising Capital
- Building the right relationships
- Interacting with the public
Ignoring legal issues can stifle the growth or even destroy the potential of promising high-tech companies. A business must address legal issues in a practical manner at the outset to build a strong foundation and create every opportunity for it to achieve its full potential.
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Technology
New Health Metric Coming Soon for Oura Ring Members
Oura Ring continues to make a splash amongst leading fitness trackers through its innovative design as a small, sleek ring that can track a variety of health metrics from heart rate, blood oxygen… -
Technology
The Growing Stablecoin Ecosystem: Noble Secures US$15 Million in Series A Funding
Noble, a Toronto-based digital asset issuance platform, is making its mark in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology. The startup’s trajectory is on an upward swing, thanks to a… -
Technology
Amazon Shifts Grocery Strategy
In a bid to solidify its competitive position in a market dominated by grocery giants, Amazon is planning to merge the fulfilment networks of its Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh Grocery. Amazon… -
Technology
The Next Generation of Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence Assistant
Andy Jassy, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, has recently hinted that the Company’s artificial intelligence assistant may be getting an upgrade. With the implementation of generative artificial… -
Technology
Powering AI: How Tech Giants and Innovative Cooling Solutions are Shaping the Future of Data Centers
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing the energy demands of data centers, prompting major technology companies to explore innovative solutions to power… -
Technology
Flora Fertility Breaking Down Barriers to Accessible Fertility Insurance
According to the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, nearly one in six Canadians will experience some form of infertility. A Calgary-based startup called Flora Fertility is actively working to…
Featured Work
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Private Equity and Venture Capital
PureFacts Financial Solutions receives majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital
Goodmans LLP advised PureFacts Financial Solutions in connection with the completion of a majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital… -
Capital Markets
Cormark Securities Inc. leads $51.75 million bought deal offering for Kraken Robotics
Goodmans LLP acted for the underwriters in connection with a bought deal short form prospectus offering of over 32.3 million common shares of Kraken Robotics Inc. for gross proceeds of C$51.75 million… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
TRADER Corporation to be acquired by AutoScout24
Goodmans LLP is acting as Canadian regulatory counsel for TRADER Corporation in connection with its proposed acquisition by AutoScout24 from Thoma Bravo… -
Technology
Raymond James Ltd. facilitates $17.5 million equity financing for Vecima Networks Inc.
Goodmans LLP acted for Raymond James Ltd. in connection with the $17.5 million equity financing involving a brokered private placement of 833.2 million Subscription Receipts of Vecima Networks Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex Inc. acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Capital Markets
Cormark Securities Inc. leads $20 million bought deal offering for Kraken Robotics
Goodmans LLP acted for the underwriters in connection with a bought deal short prospectus offering of 21.1 million common shares of Kraken Robotics Inc. for gross proceeds of C$20.1 million…
News & Events
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Allan Goodman Quoted in “Canadian tech M&A: Looking ahead to 2025”, Lexpert
Goodmans Partner Allan Goodman recently sat down with Lexpert to discuss the resurgence in tech M&A activity. The article, "Canadian tech M&A: Looking ahead to 2025" captures his insights from… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Once Again Receives Top-Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on independent… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices…