2021 Global Venture Capital Guide

World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture Capital deals (and more!).
The guide does not claim to be comprehensive, and laws in this area are quickly evolving. In particular, it does not replace professional and detailed legal advice, as facts and circumstances vary on a case-by-case basis and country-specific regulations may change.
View the full guide and each individual countries contribution below.

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2021 Venture Capital Guide

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Legal Update
Date Posted: March 21, 2024

Protection of intellectual property (IP) is a key factor for the success of start-up companies. IP rights particularly become relevant for the acquisition of funding and the financial success of such start-ups, cf. overview of Zhangabylov et al. 2022 or Häussler et al. 2012.

Legal Update
Date Posted: January 23, 2024

Analysis of the keys to negotiating investments of venture capital funds in startups.

Legal Update
Date Posted: December 3, 2023

Recently published research of the European Patent Office and the UK government as well as a German government agency’s policy paper confirm the role of IP for start-up success, particularly for academic spin-offs.