Welcome to the March edition of Venture, your monthly guide to navigating the legal aspects of business growth, offering expert insights to help you address the legal challenges critical for scaling success.
In this edition we outline the purpose of exclusivity clauses, how diversity clauses are structured in venture capital documentation, and highlight the purpose of the Sovereign AI Fund and its impact on UK businesses. If there are other issues you’d like us to explore in future editions, please do get in touch.
Exclusivity clauses are common in venture capital term sheets, protecting the investment process by blocking competing offers during negotiations. They provide investors with deal certainty, while founders must ensure they’re not overly restrictive if the deal stalls. This article looks at their purpose, how they’re structured, and what they mean for both founders and investors.
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In recent years, the focus on environmental, social, and governance principles or ESG has reshaped the venture capital landscape. Our article explores how diversity clauses are structured in venture capital documentation, their practical implications, and how founders and investors can align on achieving shared ESG goals.
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The UK will launch a £500 million Sovereign AI Fund on 16 April 2026 to strengthen the domestic AI sector and reduce dependence on overseas infrastructure. This article outlines the fund’s purpose, its impact on UK businesses, and the challenges ahead.
Read our insight on UK AI sovereignty
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Rory Suggett
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