As part of the efforts to stimulate the digital economy in Spain, the FOCO and Next-Tech Funds represent an appealing opportunity for foreign investors seeking to access the Spanish market and capitalize on its growth potential.
The innovation and scalability characteristics of companies aiming to benefit from the Startup Law have recently been defined and developed in Order PCM/825/2023 of 20 July. It establishes the general presumptions and characteristics that startup applicants must meet to qualify and be certified as “startups” by ENISA.
Spain is consolidating as an increasingly attractive destination for Venture Capital Funds. Economic stability, internal market consistency, and governmental support, among other factors, drive a constant growth in profitability for both national and foreign investors.
In an investment round of a startup, the shareholders usually sign an investment and/or a shareholders’ agreement to establish the guidelines for their arising relationship. Although the specifics may differ based on each company and its shareholders, these agreements usually contain some key clauses. In this article, Carla Rissmann provides an explanation of the content and purpose of these clauses.
The economic unit encompasses the active and passive elements constituting a ‘company’ or ‘autonomous productive unit’ within the company. The transfer of an authentic economic unit is an essential requirement for partial spin-offs in Spain.
Venture capital funds provide companies with the necessary liquidity for their growth and development, typically through a process known as a funding round. In these processes, it is essential to assess the key issues and contractual clauses that these entities must consider to ensure the success of their investments.
Becoming a Balancing Service Provider under Red Eléctrica Española involves meeting specific criteria that include financial, technical, and legal aspects. It requires demonstrating economic solvency and technical and operational capacity. Additionally, obtaining authorization to access the electricity grid and strict compliance with regulations are necessary to ensure transparency and efficiency in the electricity supply.
In recent years, the use of Professional Employment Organisations by foreign companies to hire workers in Spain without registering with the Spanish authorities, has become increasingly popular. Although this practice is legal in many EU countries, it can result in the declaration of an illegal transfer of workers within the Spanish legal system.
Securing capital is vital for startup success, and funding round are pivotal. Clear objectives, meeting diverse investors, precise structuring, legal compliance, thorough due diligence, and transparent negotiation are crucial.
Venture Capital is a source of funding for start-up companies, contributing to their success in terms of growth, innovation and job creation.
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