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If something breaks in a startup, you can usually fix it. Product, pricing, strategy. You adjust and move on. But a messy cap table is different.

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!

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.

Putting a number on your business can be complicated. Let’s decode the three most common approaches to valuation found in investment documents.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In the first edition of TradeNews in 2024, our US expert Milo Poplar shared his views on the similarities between California and the Czech Republic. Here’s a quick preview for those who don’t own a printed version.

Hey there, startup nation! Q1 is in full swing and we know you might be eyeing a new round of fundraising for your venture. Today, we’re getting personal with another investor right you might come across during negotiating a term sheet - the right of first refusal (ROFR). Let’s get started.

Hello startup superstars, we have to be honest with you. The whole “New Year, new me” phrase doesn’t really apply to us. We value consistency - and that’s why we’re back with our newsletter devoted to explaining key legal terms to startup enthusiasts. Today, we’re launching a new miniseries on investor rights in the context of negotiating a term sheet - starting with pre-emptive right.