Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part I: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")
Release Date: 05/28/2025
#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
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#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...
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#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...
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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:...
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Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part II: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")
Orrick Podcasts
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:...
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Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part I: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")
Orrick Podcasts
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:...
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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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Legal Ninja Snapshot: Some Empirical Data on Growth Shares in German Start-ups
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In our most recent edition of the OLNS, we shared findings of an empirical study of Growth Share programs in German start-ups.
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#Employment Contracts: Digital Employment Contracts in Germany – But When is a Wet Ink Signature Still Required?
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Legal Ninja Snapshot: New Court Ruling – Vesting and Cliff under the Microscope
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The Court of Appeal in Berlin has made another decision on founder vesting that brings some clarity to what is permissible.
info_outlineDefense 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.