Course on the Legal Support for Venture Investments
This short course dives into key aspects of legal guidance for venture investments: . Led by experienced lawyers, it provides customised insights to help you navigate venture deals, manage potential risks, and make well-informed, strategic investment choices.
Duration: 5 sessions, 1 hour each (5 hours in total).
Tutor: Vladislav Lurye
You will receive a certificate upon completion.
Education
Process
- Click the button above and enter your payment details.
- Our team will get in touch to set up a suitable time for the meeting.
- We will discuss your request and purposes to make the course as useful as possible.
- We will arrange the schedule for your online sessions within the course.
- And your learning journey will begin!
Disclaimer
This course provides a comprehensive look at key legal considerations in venture investment, drawing on our firm’s expertise. While we aim to address core topics in venture transactions, please note that this course is designed for educational purposes and may not address every specific query. For more information on our areas of expertise, please refer to the “Services” section on our website.
If all 5 hours were not used according to the pre-arranged schedule, only one rescheduling is allowed. If any hours remain unused after this rescheduling, they will not be compensated.
It is important to note that our law firm may not be qualified to practice in jurisdictions covered during this course. Depending on your specific needs and the governing law of your transaction’s documents, you may need to engage a law firm qualified in the relevant jurisdiction to address your particular questions and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
By participating in this course, you acknowledge that no attorney-client relationship is established, and any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.
Overview
Global Trends in the Regulation of Digital Assets- Introduction to Venture Capital Financing
- Overview of the VC ecosystem
- Stages of VC funding (seed, Series A, B, C, etc.)
- Key players and their roles
- Early-Stage Financing Instruments
- Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)
- Structure and key terms
- Pros and cons for founders and investors
- Conversion mechanics
- Convertible Notes
- Key features and differences from SAFEs
- Valuation caps and discounts
- Equity Financing Rounds
- Term sheets and their importance
- Preferred stock vs. common stock
- Classes of shares and their rights
- Voting rights
- Dividend rights
- Information rights
- Protective Provisions and Control
- Board composition and voting
- Reserved matters (veto rights)
- Preemptive rights
- Pro-rata rights
- Pay-to-play provisions
- Economic Terms
- Valuation and pricing
- Liquidation preferences
- Types: non-participating vs. participating
- Multiple preferences
- Anti-dilution protection
- Full ratchet vs. weighted average
- Exit and Liquidity Events
- Drag-along and tag-along rights
- Redemption rights
- IPO provisions
- Employee Equity
- Stock option plans
- Vesting schedules
- Restricted stock and RSUs
- Legal Documentation
- Overview of key transaction documents
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Articles of association / Certificate of incorporation
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Analysing real-world term sheets
- Negotiation simulations
This course will equip participants with the knowledge to navigate complex VC transactions, understand the implications of various deal terms, and effectively negotiate agreements that balance the interests of both founders and investors]. By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of the legal framework underpinning venture capital deals and be better prepared to structure, negotiate, and execute VC transactions.
Suitable for:
Investors, Founders, Lawyers, Students
Your Contact Lawyers
Vladislav Lurye vl@luryelegal.com
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