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Employee stock option plans (ESOPs) are the go-to tool for startups worldwide to attract and keep top talent. In Czechia, though, the system hasn’t worked. That changes in January 2026. A long-awaited reform finally introduces qualified employee options with clear rules and major tax advantages.

AI tools are everywhere and can be a game-changer. They help teams move faster, work smarter, and get more done. But if you don’t set them up right, they can expose your company to risks you didn’t see coming.

Velaris is a smart customer success platform helping B2B companies grow, retain, and deepen customer relationships. It combines data, automation, and collaboration in one place so teams can reduce churn and maximize long-term value.

We’ve reached the final step in our investment journey: closing. Over the past few months, we’ve unpacked everything from term sheets to liability clauses, and now it’s time to bring it all together.

April kicks off with jokes, but your contracts shouldn’t be one of them. It’s the season of harmless pranks, but when something unexpected shows up in your investment docs, it’s not so funny. That’s why now’s a good time to talk about a clause that’s easy to overlook but critical when things go sideways: limitation of liability.

You don’t raise a Series A to play it safe. You raise it to grow fast, sell more, and prove you’re ready to conquer the world. But bigger goals bring bigger challenges, and your legal setup needs to support growth, not block it.

Legal services can feel like a black hole for many startups: unclear costs, surprise invoices, and expensive 5-minute calls. This uncertainty is a distraction. That’s why we created our fixed-fee legal packages for startups and scale-ups designed for every key milestone in your company’s journey. Here’s why they work.

Raising your seed round is a big deal. You’ve outgrown the scrappy pre-seed days, built up some traction, and now you’re doubling down on product development and growing your customer base or entering new markets. But bigger ambitions bring bigger legal challenges: new investors, more customers, and new markets on the horizon.

The days are getting longer, the air feels lighter, and everything is coming back to life. If fundraising is on your to-do list, now’s the time to tidy up your investment agreements. Just like spring cleaning, a little attention now can save you from headaches later. So let’s dive into condition precedent and subsequent.

Valentine’s Day may be over, but when it comes to fundraising, there’s still one love letter that matters—your disclosure letter. Done right, it protects you, builds trust with investors, and keeps your deal on track. Let’s dive in.

Starting a company is exciting, but let’s be real—legal isn’t exactly at the top of your list. And that’s fair. Early-stage startups don’t have the time, money, or capacity to deal with legal complexities every day. But ignoring legal entirely? That’s a recipe for problems down the line.

When you’re just getting started, it’s natural to handle contracts on the fly. You tweak templates, adjust terms here and there, and make do with whatever your customers hand you. It’s fast, flexible, and good enough to get those first few deals signed. But as your startup grows, you need to level up. In this guide, we’ll walk you through building a contracting process that keeps deals moving.

For many first-time founders, raising funds in the US can be a game-changer. You’ll find access to larger capital pools, a bigger network of strategic investors, and countless opportunities to scale worldwide. But it’s important to know that the fundraising process in the US can feel quite different from what you’re used to in Czechia or Slovakia.

Legal headaches? We’re here to change that. Whether you’re a startup taking your first steps or a scale-up going global, we provide tailored legal solutions powered by technology. We cut through the noise, simplify processes, and keep costs in check—so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. Here’s how we work step by step.

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the holidays. Whether you’re all about “new year, new me” or sticking with what works, we’re here for it. Now, let’s dive into this month's newsletter, where we turn legalese into human-speak. This time, it’s all about representations and warranties in investment agreements. Let’s go!