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Fundraising tips from our CEO Stefan Surina: A guide for first-time founders (part 1)
Knowing when and how to approach investors is critical, especially for first-time founders. In this first edition of our two-part series, our CEO, Stefan Surina, shares his insights on the early steps of the fundraising journey. Let’s jump in!
Investment agreement
Can you believe it’s December already? With the end of the year in sight, it’s almost obligatory to reflect on everything we’ve built and gear up for what’s ahead. Today, we’ll talk about the investment agreement, a document that turns a handshake into an official partnership. Ready to explore? Let’s go.
The secret to startup success: understand your cap table
If you want your startup to succeed, you need to get your cap table just right. Whether raising your first funds or preparing for a Series B, mastering your cap table is key to keeping everyone invested in the business long term. In this post, we’ll explain what a cap table is, what it includes, and how to manage it as your company grows.
US visa guide for Czech and Slovak founders
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Thinking about moving your business to the US? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the visa options available for Czech and Slovak founders and share practical insights to help you navigate the US startup visa process. Let’s dive into the immigration journey together!
Due diligence
With winter on our doorsteps, it’s the perfect time to give your startup a quick checkup. Take a closer look at your finances and legal documents to make sure everything’s in order before the year’s final stretch. Coincidentally, that’s what due diligence is all about too. Let’s dig a little deeper!
Top 10 mistakes to avoid when launching your ESOP
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Thinking about launching an ESOP? A smart move! An ESOP can be a powerful tool to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. But there are some common pitfalls that can undermine your efforts. To help you set up your ESOP right, we’ve put together a quick guide on the top mistakes to avoid.
ESOP pool
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to face your fears. Arguably, understanding legal terms can be a nightmare. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dedicated to turning legalese into a language people actually speak. And today's focus is: ESOP pool.
Board composition
Autumn is often a very challenging season - and this year especially. One thing that isn’t changing is our commitment to explaining complex legal constructs in simple terms. Today, we’re talking about another key piece in the fundraising puzzle: board composition clauses.
Non-solicitation clauses in sales & employment contracts: best practices in Czechia
Companies often use non-solicitation clauses to stop employees from joining competitors or customers. We’re used to assessing these agreements under general contract and labour law. But developments on the EU level bring a fresh perspective: we need to check for compliance with competition rules too.
Everything you need to know about the AI Act
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min read
Artificial intelligence is evolving lightning fast. As a result, we see new regulations designed to keep its use safe and ethical. Meet the AI Act: the EU’s first comprehensive legal framework for regulating AI across the Union.
Founder lock-up
Bad news? Summer's almost over. Good news? We’re back with a new edition of our newsletter. Today, we’re highlighting another key investment term: founder lock-up. We bet you heard about it, but do you know why it’s so important for both founders and investors? Let’s get started.
Investor information rights
It's official - summer is in full swing. As you take a break from work (or sunbathing), dive with us into the topic of information rights provisions that you’ll find in your typical term sheet. Read on to see how these provisions work and why they matter to your startup
Investor voting rights
The last pre-summer newsletter is here - and with it some light food for thought to pair nicely with drinks on a beach. Today, we’re going to talk about how a typical term sheet deals with investor voting rights.
CloudTalk’s ESOP journey
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CloudTalk is a next generation calling software helping businesses connect with their customers. CloudTalk strongly believes that customer experience can give businesses a crucial competitive edge. It also believes that ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is a key component to having a dedicated and engaged team.
Anti-dilution provisions
It’s May (already) - the temperatures are on the rise, the days are getting longer and we want to make sure you have enough food for thought to power through Q2. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dealing with anti-dilution provisions.

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