Key Clauses in Investment Rounds
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: Fundamental Pillar in Partial Spin-offs
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.
Key Issues and Clauses for Venture Capital Funds in Financing Rounds
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 (BSP) in electricity trading in Spain
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.
Examining the Legality of Worker Assignments by Professional Employment Organisations (PEOs) in Spain
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.
Critical Considerations for Startups During Funding Rounds
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.
What is Venture Capital?
Venture Capital is a source of funding for start-up companies, contributing to their success in terms of growth, innovation and job creation.
Collective Labour Disputes in Spain
The collective dispute is a procedure invoked due to disagreements in labour matters in Spain. It involves a general interest claim made by a group of workers regarding the application and interpretation of a state regulation, collective agreement or a decision or practice adopted by a company.
Strategic Financing for Startups: The Funding Rounds
Funding rounds represent third-party financing operations for startups, typically executed through capital increases. This mechanism enables companies to secure additional liquidity to develop their business in return for granting equity to their partners.
Spain 2023: Labour Rulings Overview
Analyzing Spain’s significant legal rulings of 2023, this summary offers insights into the most relevant cases, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape.
