A Virtual Data Room (VDR) is a secure online platform designed to store, share, and manage sensitive documents during critical stages of the private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fund lifecycle. From fundraising to GP/LP reporting and exits, VDRs provide a centralized solution for compliance, transparency, and efficiency.

This year’s London Life Sciences Week was another fantastic opportunity to connect with innovators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of healthcare and biotech. The week commenced with the LSX Investival Showcase, proudly sponsored by DFIN for the seventh consecutive year—a milestone that reflects our deep commitment to the life sciences ecosystem.

On 28 October 2025, DFIN proudly partnered with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in Singapore to support the Asia Pacific Capital Markets Forum. This influential event brought together leading voices from Ashurst, Peel Hunt, and DFIN, alongside special guest Eben Upton, CEO of Raspberry Pi, to explore why London continues to be a compelling venue for Asia Pacific companies seeking global capital access.

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An IPO is never just a financing exercise—it’s a rigorous compliance and stakeholder management challenge. From due diligence and prospectus drafting to the execution of the listing process, every step directly impacts a company’s reputation and its future in the capital markets.

For advisors, the complexity lies not only in meeting regulatory requirements but also in orchestrating efficient collaboration across multiple stakeholders, geographies, and time zones.

In today’s fast-paced dealmaking environment, choosing the right virtual data room provider is critical. Whether you're managing domestic or cross-border M&A, fundraising, life sciences & biotech licensing, or IPOs, a secure and feature-rich VDR can deliver significant benefits to your deal.

The SEC Form F-4 is a type of registration statement that foreign companies or foreign private issuers must file in order to register certain types of securities for trading on US exchanges. This registration statement is also used for disclosures around mergers and acquisitions when a company is located outside the US.

Private equity (PE) continues to be a cornerstone of global M&A and capital markets, shaping how businesses operate, grow, and transform. Monitoring private equity trends is vital in 2025 as regulatory changes, technological advancements, and shifting strategies redefine the landscape. For businesses navigating corporate transactions, SEC filings, and compliance challenges, these trends highlight opportunities and risks alike.

Before companies can complete a successful merger or acquisition, they need to know what they can expect from the other party. This involves a detailed process of due diligence, or an examination of an organization’s operations, financial information and technology. For technology-driven targets, technical due diligence is one of the key steps in determining the value of the deal, as well as potential pitfalls or liabilities involved in the integration.

M&A activity is set to rise in 2025 as finance leaders leverage tech-driven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance transactions. DFIN's latest Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey reveals that 60% of finance decision-makers aim to boost deal activity, focusing on growth, tech acquisition, and market expansion.

Fairness opinions play a critical role in mergers and acquisitions by providing boards and stakeholders with an independent assessment of a transaction’s financial fairness. These opinions support informed, defensible decision-making, especially in high-value or high-scrutiny deals. Unlike standard valuation analyses, a comprehensive fairness opinion considers not just valuation metrics but also deal structure, market conditions and potential alternatives.