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Part 2: #Start-up M&A: The (Not-So-Fun) Exit - Distressed M&A in Start-up Land | Legal Ninja Snapshot

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Part 1: #Start-up M&A: The (Not-So-Fun) Exit - Distressed M&A in Start-up Land | Legal Ninja Snapshot

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#Start-up M&A: ESOPs and VSOPs in Case of an Exit | Legal Ninja Snapshots

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What you need to know about settling employee participation programs in an exit scenario, with a focus on the German market.

#Antidilution: Sunset or Fall-Away Provisions in Antidilution Protection Clauses

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As the German VC market becomes increasingly founder-friendly (again), investors and founders alike are rethinking the balance between risk and reward

#FounderTeams in German Start-ups – Part II: Founder Equity Distribution Patterns | Legal Ninja Snapshots

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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...

#Founder Teams in German Start-ups – Part I: Team Size and Gender Distribution | Legal Ninja Snapshots

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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...

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part III: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")

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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:...

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part II: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")

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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:...

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part I: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")

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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:...

Legal Ninja Snapshot: How to Deal with the New Case Law on the Forfeiture of Vested Virtual Shares – A Practical Update for Employers and Employees

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An update on German VSOP rules impacts forfeiture of vested shared. In this snapshot, we explore strategies for retention-focused incentive programs.

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