Start-up Service.
As a shareholder and managing director, Thomas Herndl has handled start-up projects from pre-seed to exit and knows from his own experience what is crucial for the success of a new company and for the funding, development, approval, and market launch of a product. We offer comprehensive expertise throughout all stages of company life.
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How to organize
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Founders' and Shareholders' Agreements to assign roles, tasks and duties;
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Corporate structuring - we find the most suitable company form for your business, considering tax regulations and practical aspects;
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Establishing the company - we organise and structure incorporation/bylaws (minority rights, pre-emption rights, tag along and drag along clauses), employee participation;
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Contractual framework for managing directors, founders, board and advisory board, consultants, and employees.
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Funding
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Advice on business plans and pitch decks;
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Design, structure, and execution of financing rounds;
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Public funding at national and international level; finding and evaluating funding options; guidance for the application process;
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Finding investors through our network; negotiating, structuring, and executing investment agreements;
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Selection of the appropriate investment model – classic company shares, convertible and participating bonds, profit participation certificates, silent partnerships etc.
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Product and IP Protection
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Non-disclosure agreements;
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IP protection for logo, product name, and brand - national and international;
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Patent registration advice.
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Regulatory Compliance
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Market entry regulations: We check approval requirements for products in Austria / EU and in third countries;
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Medical Devices: We have experience with approvals in Europe and the US (FDA) specifically for medical devices and provide support with planning and implementation.
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Operation or exit?
Founders frequently face the question whether they shall continue to operate the company themselves or rather look for a strategic partner or buyer. We offer advice for both options:
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Operation: online or conventional, B2B or B2C - we cover the legal side including website, web shop, cooperation with sales partners, general terms and conditions.
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Strategic partnership or exit: We support in the search for potential partners, buyers, and financial advisors, conduct negotiations, draft the necessary contracts and organize the implementation.
