Venture Capital Deal Structure - Absolute Guide (2021)

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Structuring Corporate Venture Capital Deals

Kison sits down with John Orbe, Associate General Counsel - M&A at Emerson to talk about corporate VC deals, what the process looks like, and how to navigate challenges you may encounter.

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John Orbe, Associate General Counsel of M&A at Emerson (NYSE: EMR)

"Any company, at the stage in their growth process, that is considering M&A, should also warrant looking at the VC initiative." - John Orbe

In this episode, John Orbe, Associate General Counsel of M&A at Emerson, explains corporate venture capital.

John clarifies the difference between venture capital and corporate venture capital, the resources needed, and the biggest challenge in corporate venture capital.

John Orbe

With over 14 years of M&A legal expertise, John Orbe has successfully executed multi-billion-dollar transactions spanning acquisitions, divestitures, and cross-border deals. As Senior Associate General Counsel – M&A at Emerson, John works at the intersection of legal and business strategy, helping structure high-profile global transactions. Before joining Emerson, he was an M&A attorney at an AmLaw 100 firm, advising Fortune 500 companies on complex deals.

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