Start-ups and New Technologies
General description
The novelty of our clients’ ventures often stems from innovative technological and business solutions that are just paving their way in the existing economic environment. Therefore, we know the importance of our support not only in the establishment of a company but also in the implementation of services and delivery of products with a still-known market potential and high legal risk.
How can we help you?
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Legal Vehicle Establishment
We provide support from compiling the initial documents to registration and negotiating terms of cooperation with external service providers.
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Selection of Legal-Organizational Form
We advise you on choosing the optimal legal-organizational form for the business and implementing an appropriate corporate structure (e.g., a holding structure).
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Corporate Documents
We draft or verify documents constituting the legal entity (e.g., company agreement, foundation statute) and other essential corporate documents (statements, resolutions, regulations, share ledger).
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Market Entry
We optimize the market entry process and the development of your offering (from MVP to final product).
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Corporate Services
We provide support at every stage of the entity's development.
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Contract Modeling and Negotiation
We support you in modeling, drafting, and negotiating contracts with customers or suppliers.
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Securing Know-How
We develop and implement effective mechanisms to secure know-how, technology, and knowledge.
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Attracting Investors
We advise founders, owners, and managers on attracting investors, negotiating investment agreements, and defining the terms of ESOP options.
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Legal Solutions
We prepare solutions for legal issues arising during business operations, considering the latest regulatory or legislative changes (e.g., intellectual property protection).
Examples of our achievements
Venture Capital and Private Equity Investments:
We have completed dozens of investments in startup companies, involving transaction modeling and structuring, term sheets, due diligence, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, accompanying documentation, and negotiation of transaction terms.
Capital Raising Optimization:
We have provided recommendations to dozens of companies regarding capital raising methods, including equity investments, convertible loans, financial and in-kind investments, and selecting appropriate investors.
International Reorganization Project:
We supported a late-seed stage company in executing an international reorganization from Poland to the USA to enhance investment attractiveness and secure financing from the USA.
Joint Venture:
We executed a joint venture project worth 8 million PLN for a company in the IT new technology sector, including structuring, a joint venture agreement, shareholder agreement, and accompanying documentation.
Business Angel Projects:
We have completed several investment projects by business angels in startups, involving transaction modeling and structuring, due diligence, term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, accompanying documentation, and negotiations (including cross-border projects). The value of individual transactions ranged from several hundred thousand PLN to 2 million PLN.
Private Equity Fund Management:
We have managed over 20 investments in seed-stage companies, including investment policy, limited legal, due diligence, model investment structure, model investment documentation, and ongoing negotiation support. The value of individual transactions did not exceed 1 million PLN.