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As seen in: Entrepreneur, JD Supra, Lexology, Mondaq, kh13.com, Peoria Independent, Phoenix Independent, Surprise Independent, British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Newport Beach Magazine and
Group Editor at Firebrand Media
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GDC 2026: 5 Key Takeaways for Game Companies

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By Katherine Duncan, Jennifer Stanley
| JD Supra
The Game Developers Conference 2026 brought more than 20,000 developers, publishers, investors, and platform stakeholders to San Francisco this year. The energy was still there, but it felt more measured than in past years. There is real momentum across the industry, particularly as new tools expand what teams can build. As is generally the case, many things are converging at once. AI is accelerating development. Teams are getting leaner. Capital is still available, but more selective. 1.
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Series C Shines While Late Stages Strain: 2025 Venture Beacon Results

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By Allison Cooper, Katherine Duncan
| JD Supra
Among all funding stages, Series C emerged as the breakout performer of 2025. According to the 2025 Venture Beacon report, Series C valuations surged 79% compared to 2024, and Q4 deals in particular saw capital raised and check sizes increase by more than 200% quarter over quarter. These gains illustrate the strong investor appetite for companies entering their first true growth phase.
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Q3 2025 Contains Multitudes: Secondary Market and Convertible Financing Trends | JD Supra

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By Allison Cooper, Katherine Duncan, Mark Leahy
| JD Supra
The venture market in Q3 2025 resists simple characterization. Secondary market transaction volume remained muted, yet premium pricing rose to 38% of deals, up from 27% in Q2, marking a clear shift toward quality. Preferred stock made up 47% of transactions, up from 33% in 2024, reflecting investor preference for holdings with stronger protections and potential for distributions despite limited IPO or M&A activity. In convertible security financings, SAFEs strengthened their position.
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