Tag: ipo
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The 24-month IPO countdown: a General Counsel’s guide to legal readiness in the Tech industry
Preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is one of the most transformative (and frankly, daunting) events in a Tech company’s lifecycle. General Counsels play a pivotal but often underestimated role in ensuring that the company meets the complex legal, regulatory, and governance requirements that come with going public. The time leading up to the…
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SaaS and Corporate Governance: a Board’s guide to managing Tech-driven liability
When the controversial SaaS start-up specialising in facial recognition started facing investigations and enforcement actions, including hefty fines and damages, in over 4 jurisdictions, this sent a shockwave through the Tech industry. SaaS companies operate at the intersection of scalability and regulatory exposure, making them uniquely vulnerable to governance pitfalls. Unlike traditional firms, their risks…