M&A and AI start-ups: legal aspects of exit strategies

Capuano, Antonio (A.A. 2023/2024) M&A and AI start-ups: legal aspects of exit strategies. Tesi di Laurea in Cases in business law, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Riccardo La Cognata, pp. 127. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Scope and context of the research. The exit phase of AI start-ups: critical issues and key legal challenges. Preliminary literature review. Expected contributions of the research. Regulatory and contractual challenges in the acquisition of tech start-ups. Background and context. The protection of Intellectual property (IP) rights in tech M&A transactions. Compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. Cybersecurity risk management in M&A transactions involving tech start-ups. Key contractual clauses in M&A deals for tech start-up. Preliminary analysis of legal complexities in ai start-up M&A. Legal challenges in the acquisition of AI start-ups. Understanding artificial intelligence: definition, applications and emerging trends. Impact of legal considerations on the market valuation of AI start-ups. The legal due diligence process in M&A Transactions involving ai start-ups as targets. Intellectual property issues in AI Start-ups acquisition. Privacy and data protection compliance in ai start-up acquisitions. Compliance with the AI Act in ai start-up acquisitions. The impact of antitrust and competition legislation on AI start-up acquisitions. Contractual challenges in M&A transactions targeting AI start-ups. Case analysis: Microsoft–nuance communications merger. Introduction to the case and objectives of the analysis. Nuance communications company profile. Strategic rationale for the acquisition. Due diligence and documentary analysis of the acquisition. Contractual structure of the agreement. Antitrust regulation compliance and regulatory strategies. Post-acquisition integration and impacts. Key lessons for AI M&A deals.

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Bibliografia: pp. 100-114.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Corporate Finance, English language (LM-77)
Chair: Cases in business law
Thesis Supervisor: La Cognata, Riccardo
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Pistocchi, Caterina
Academic Year: 2023/2024
Session: Extraordinary
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 16 Jul 2025 09:58
Last Modified: 16 Jul 2025 09:58
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/42935

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