Hi there and welcome to the first edition of our newsletter that will give you your regular dose of legal know-how to make your life as a startupist easier. Today, we’ll start with the very first step in any investment process - the cap table.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ESOP might sound complicated, but it doesn't have to be. We've created a list of the most commonly used ESOP terms and broken them down into simple language that's easy for anyone to understand. Let's get started!
Hi there! You’re back from vacation - and we’re back with our newsletter. Today, we’ll help you understand the difference between pre-money and post-money valuation. In just under 5 minutes. Let’s get started!
Getting new funds can be complicated as it is. Make it easier by understanding all the legal lingo with our investment vocabulary that anyone can understand.
As a fresh startup founder, your main goal is to build a strong product and sell it to your customers. A little-known fact is that having the right legal documents in place can help you reach that goal faster. This blog post is dedicated to guiding you through the essential commercial contracts your startup needs to drive revenue.
Is your company's headquarters located in the Netherlands? Are you planning to launch ESOP? Continue reading to understand the Netherlands' most common STAK plan.
Did you make it through April Fools’ Day unscathed? Good. No fooling around here - we’re all about clarity. Let’s use that spring energy and dive into some new investment-related topics, shall we? This issue of our newsletter explores another crucial fundraising terms: drag-along and tag-along rights.
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