Entering the US market: investor readiness and practical routes to growth

For many growth businesses, expanding into the US market or attracting US investment is a key strategic objective. However, entering a new market brings a range of legal, commercial, tax and operational considerations that should be addressed at an early stage.

Join us for a webinar examining the practical considerations involved in US expansion and investor readiness.

The session will explore the legal, tax, accounting and commercial issues that founders, senior leaders and investors should consider when planning their growth strategy.

The webinar will be chaired by Michaela Britton, partner in the corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She will be joined by:

• John W Woodward, managing partner at JW Woodward Partners LLC and co-lead of Tech Atlanta Advocates, who advises companies on US market entry and expansion;
• Tycho Stahl, partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, specialising in investments, strategic partnerships and joint ventures; and
• Kristin Maeckel, tax partner at Aprio, who advises foreign companies on cross-border tax and accounting matters.

Drawing on their experience of supporting international businesses in the US market, the panel will discuss the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations involved in establishing and growing a successful US presence.

Topics covered

• what US investors look for in a potential investment opportunity;
• the key components of an investor-ready pitch deck;
• legal considerations for businesses entering and operating in the US market;
• tax and accounting issues to address when planning US expansion;
• strategies for identifying and engaging with potential investors;
• common challenges businesses should address before entering the US market;
• practical considerations for establishing, scaling and growing operations in the US; and
• building a network of advisers, investors, partners and industry contacts to support long-term growth.

For more information, and to register, please contact Vicki Cozens.