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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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