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For leaders of founder-owned businesses, raising significant capital without relinquishing control can seem challenging. But investors focused on non-control transactions are becoming more common. Non-control-oriented funds have boomed, fueling demand for minority recapitalizations and enabling business owners to maximize the valuation of their company without selling control. As owners begin to approach this market as part of their business strategy, they should think about what makes an optimal partner for their businesses as there are many to choose from.

For leaders of founder-owned companies, simply making the decision to sell or bring in an outside investor can be anxiety inducing. The transaction process itself is often filled with apprehensive moments—arguably none more so than the potential of sensitive information leaking. This primer helps business owners understand how to avoid leaks, how they might emerge, and how to handle them. It details three common scenarios: (1) when there are signs of a possible leak; (2) when signs of a leak are clearer; and (3) when media coverage appears imminent.

While there are predictions of a recession amid a looming economic downturn, there are opportunities for investors to acquire distressed assets as part of their direct investing or mergers and acquisitions plan. In this 10-minute interview, attorney Tom Scannell highlights some of the issues potential buyers may face as they look at financially-distressed target companies, as well as the available legal tools and structures to facilitate an acquisition while decreasing risk. Tom also shares insights on other key considerations, including the importance of conducting due diligence.

While many family offices stay cognizant of continued volatility as investors, they also are continuing to search for the best investments in public and private markets. This report—based on 188 family office respondents from 32 countries—provides a comprehensive picture of how family offices view the world and the key factors driving their investment strategies. It also includes key findings around diversification, access to deal flow, and new talent acquisition.

As a general counsel in the Family Office space, Nate Christensen speaks on the growth of direct investing by family offices, the competitive advantages and challenges for them, and advice for family office offices and those working with them. Nate also shares thoughts on how family offices are leveraging their own edge in direct investing. Hear more from Nate in this interview with Brian Lucareli, Director of Foley Private Client Services. Download the video transcript for a summary of the conversation.

There are both advantages and disadvantages for family offices considering a minority direct investment. In this interview with Brian Lucareli of Foley Private Client Services, Glenn Singleton spoke on the distinguishing characteristics of minority investments, key terms and their negotiations, common structures of minority investments, and techniques to mitigate associated risks.