Raising capital is key for any start-up. One important aspect of it is certainly choosing the right partners but, on the other hand, it is also key to negotiate terms and conditions in the interest of the founders and shareholders, providing for the right protections and incentives to foster the company's growth. Clear, effective and balanced commitments by the investors and founders, governance terms, exit rights are very important for the success of the start-up. For this purpose, the legal advisor shall be a proactive partner in the start-up's growth.
This seminar, organized by ESA BIC Turin in collaboration with RP Legal & Tax, will provide key tips on legal aspects in raising capital such as legal nature of the main documents (term sheet, LOI, investment agreement), due diligence, main important clauses of the term sheet and investment agreement.
The speakers at the webinar will include:
- Marco Gardino, Partner at RP Legal & Tax
- Luca Egitto, Partner at RP Legal & Tax
- Leo Italiano, Program Manager at ESA BIC Turin
The event will be fully held in English language.
How to participate
The event, free of charge, will be held in presence in I3P's headquarters in Turin, Italy. In order to attend in person, registration is required on Eventbrite.
In compliance with current safety regulations, the seats available in the event venue, I3P’s Sala Agorà, are currently limited to a maximum of 70.
About the organizers
RP Legal & Tax is a full-service law firm, founded in 1949, with over 150 professionals, 6 offices in Italy and partnerships with leading international firms. The firm is proud to offer innovative and valuable legal solutions across 25 practice areas – including one specifically devoted to start-ups and venture capital – through close-knit teams. For more information, visit the official website of RP Legal & Tax.
ESA BIC Turin supports entrepreneurs and start-ups in transforming their space-related projects into successful enterprises, offering financial incentives, strategic business consulting, scientific and technological support for the development of products and services, and direct access to a wide network of highly qualified industrial, financial and scientific partners. ESA BIC Turin is managed by I3P with the technological support of Politecnico di Torino and LINKS Foundation. For more information: www.esabic-turin.it/
I3P, the Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, supports the creation and development of innovative start-ups with high technological intensity and growth potential, founded both by university researchers and students, and by external entrepreneurs, providing strategic consulting services, coaching, mentoring, fundraising support and spaces. For more information: www.i3p.it/en