What you need to know about settling employee participation programs in an exit scenario, with a focus on the German market.
As the German VC market becomes increasingly founder-friendly (again), investors and founders alike are rethinking the balance between risk and reward
We are excited to share the initial findings from our comprehensive Founder Equity Study 2025. About the Study Our research analyzed founder teams and equity distributions across almost 2,200 German start-ups established between 2019 and 2024, each having secured external funding through angel investors or (corporate) venture capital. While our dataset focuses on funded start-ups rather than the entire German start-up ecosystem, it provides valuable insights into team composition, gender distribution, and equity allocation patterns. The analysis tracks developments over multiple years and offers both aggregate and sector-specific perspectives.
We are excited to share the initial findings from our comprehensive Founder Equity Study 2025. About the Study Our research analyzed founder teams and equity distributions across almost 2,200 German start-ups established between 2019 and 2024, each having secured external funding through angel investors or (corporate) venture capital. While our dataset focuses on funded start-ups rather than the entire German start-up ecosystem, it provides valuable insights into team composition, gender distribution, and equity allocation patterns. The analysis tracks developments over multiple years and offers both aggregate and sector-specific perspectives.
Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of defense-related goods and international treaties. The legal landscape is complex: Beyond defense-specific laws, start-ups must also comply with general public law requirements, including building permits and emission protection permits. Besides regulatory requirements that need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis, defense start-ups should even at an early stage consider three areas: (i) foreign investment controls when it comes to investments by foreign investors; (ii) export control; and (iii) sanctions related questions. In this three-part series, we'll examine each area in detail: Part I: Navigating Investment Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part II: Understanding Export Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part III: Sanctions Compliance: A Guide for Defense Start-ups in Germany Understanding and complying with these regulations is crucial to avoid severe penalties and ensure successful business operations.
Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of defense-related goods and international treaties. The legal landscape is complex: Beyond defense-specific laws, start-ups must also comply with general public law requirements, including building permits and emission protection permits. Besides regulatory requirements that need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis, defense start-ups should even at an early stage consider three areas: (i) foreign investment controls when it comes to investments by foreign investors; (ii) export control; and (iii) sanctions related questions. In this three-part series, we'll examine each area in detail: Part I: Navigating Investment Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part II: Understanding Export Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part III: Sanctions Compliance: A Guide for Defense Start-ups in Germany Understanding and complying with these regulations is crucial to avoid severe penalties and ensure successful business operations.
Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of defense-related goods and international treaties. The legal landscape is complex: Beyond defense-specific laws, start-ups must also comply with general public law requirements, including building permits and emission protection permits. Besides regulatory requirements that need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis, defense start-ups should even at an early stage consider three areas: (i) foreign investment controls when it comes to investments by foreign investors; (ii) export control; and (iii) sanctions related questions. In this three-part series, we'll examine each area in detail: Part I: Navigating Investment Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part II: Understanding Export Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany Part III: Sanctions Compliance: A Guide for Defense Start-ups in Germany Understanding and complying with these regulations is crucial to avoid severe penalties and ensure successful business operations.
An update on German VSOP rules impacts forfeiture of vested shared. In this snapshot, we explore strategies for retention-focused incentive programs.
In our most recent edition of the OLNS, we shared findings of an empirical study of Growth Share programs in German start-ups.
The Court of Appeal in Berlin has made another decision on founder vesting that brings some clarity to what is permissible.
Breaking down the essentials of convertible loan financings with a handy checklist of terms you need to negotiate combined with our best practice experiences.
Interest and investment in AI is soaring. What should founders know? What does the future hold? Listen to successful AI entrepreneur Naveen Rao talk with Orrick's Mark Seneca.
Join this conversation about the potential impact of ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence on dispute resolution, featuring Tunde Oyewole (International Arbitration Of Counsel at Orrick), Hanna Roos (formerly of Quinn Emanuel and now head of Aavagard LLP), and Adith Haridas (tech engineer, entrepreneur and lead of AI products at the Digital Gate).
In our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Partner Scott Ward and Public Policy Podcast host Michelle MacGregor speak with Florida Speaker-designate Paul Renner about the Florida legislature's accomplishments last session, the outlook for the 2023 legislative session, and the upcoming November elections.
In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Jon Mandel and Scott Ward spoke with the Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend about the state's $800 million budget surplus, marijuana legalization, and legislative highlights such as the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which advances family/medical leave policy.
In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle MacGregor and Scott Ward spoke with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, the youngest Senate President in state history, about sports betting, Minnesota's $7.7 billion budget surplus and public safety. As it's an election year for the entire legislature and Governorship, we also discussed the upcoming midterm elections and the redistricting process.