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OLNS#7 – Flip it Right: US-Holdings für deutsche Start-ups

Mit unseren auf Technologietransaktionen spezialisierten Teams in allen wichtigen globalen Märkten begleiten wir zahlreiche deutsche Technologieunternehmen auf ihrem Wachstumspfad. Als eine der führenden Tech-Kanzleien...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#7 – Flip it Right: U.S. Holding Structures for German Start-ups

In substantially all of the major world markets, we have dedicated technology lawyers who support young German technology companies on their growth trajectory through all stages. As one of the top tech law firms in the world,...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Advisory Board Agreements in Israel

Almost every entrepreneur comes across the term “advisory board” in the very early stages of developing its startup. But what does this term really mean?   An advisory board usually consists of a number of external advisors...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Maintaining the Balance of Power in Venture-Backed Startups: The Impact of Delaware’s Moelis Decision on Drafting Shareholder...

Venture capital investors with a penchant for more expansive views of preferred stockholder rights have cause for pause. While fundamentally more a commentary on drafting mechanics than anything, the ruling delivered by the...more

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Venture Capital Firms Face New Reporting Requirement With California Law

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Over three and a half years since the death of George Floyd spurred some members of the venture capital community to enact promises to increase their investments in diverse entrepreneurs, California has enacted legislation in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow When Setting Up Your Private Limited Company

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2021 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Do I Find Money to Start My Business?  One of the most difficult elements of entrepreneurship in the early stages is the search for different ways to...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Encourage Employees to Give Critical Feedback - It can be tough, even for the top executives, to share candid feedback if the stage is not properly set....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Top Recent African Fintech Funding Rounds including Flutterwave, Adumo and Kuda  Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation globally and Africa is no...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 5 Trends in the Boardrooms of High-Growth Private Companies - Boards of directors are undergoing significant and lasting transformation during the last year....more

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What You Need To Know About Negotiating A Venture Term Sheet

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For any founder, whether a first-timer or a serial entrepreneur, it’s an exciting moment when you receive a term sheet from a venture capital fund for your company’s first preferred stock financing round. Excitement aside,...more

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Navigating Conflicts of Interest as a Corporate Venture-Appointed Director

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Directors appointed by strategic and corporate venture investors (CVC directors) face a unique set of challenges when attempting to resolve their fiduciary duties to the portfolio companies at which they serve as directors...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Back Channels in the Boardroom - After a board meeting, it is common for board members to begin side conversations with each other. While these side...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What Companies Should Do to Prepare for a Recession - There are plenty warning signs that a recession is coming: ballooning corporate debt, low government...more

Mintz Edge

10 Shortcuts Entrepreneurs Should Not Take When Starting a Company

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Congratulations - you have done it! You had an idea, you built a product, you figured out how you want to go to market, and you created a company. With that tedious process complete, you are ready to find your first customer,...more

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How to Distribute Equity in Your Start-Up

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The purpose of granting equity to management, employees and certain consultants is to align the interests of the parties pivotal to the growth of your company with the interests of investors. There are a number of different...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Instill a Culture of Mindfulness at Your Startup - Rooting a company’s culture in mindfulness can create a strong focus in the present moment and decrease...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2019

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: A Guide to Venture Deals - If you are founding a startup and want raise capital, learning about venture deals is a good way to start. ...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August, 2017

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Congratulations, Your Startup Is Profitable! Now What? Becoming cashflow positive can be exciting and emboldening....more

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Board of Advisors

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Tom Burke (Chief Financial Officer of Hydra Biosciences), Joshua Fox (Partner at WilmerHale), Mike Massaro (Chief Executive Officer of Flywire) and Sameer Sabir (Chief Financial Officer of SevenOaks Biosystems) spoke at...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September, 2016

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Will tech IPOs come back to life in the fall? 2016 has been the slowest year for IPOs since 2009, likely because of new issues raised by recent tech...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Anatomy of a Term Sheet: Series A Financing (Q2 2016)

A key milestone in the lifecycle of many successful companies (and, admittedly, many unsuccessful companies) is obtaining financing from angel or venture capital investors, but in negotiating with experienced investors...more

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