You’re raising or deploying capital in the European Union. The terms you accept now set what the next round is able to look like.
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Look past the valuation at the terms that follow you
Preference, anti-dilution, board seats and consent rights shape every round after this one, and market terms vary noticeably between member states.
What to work through, in order
The terms that compound
Terms vary by member state, with the Invest Europe model documents in common use. Preference and anti-dilution mechanics interact with local company law limits.
Founder and employee equity
Treatment differs sharply by member state, and several have introduced favourable regimes for startup options. Cross-border teams need scheme design per country.
Investor eligibility and incentives
The Prospectus Regulation governs public offers with exemptions for qualified investors and small offers. Thresholds differ by member state.
Next steps
What happens if you go ahead
Scoping call
Written scope and fixed-fee quote
Engagement, once a lawyer confirms
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