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Corporate Governance as a foundation of companies

Introduction to Corporate Governance in India: Foundations, Evolution, and Relevance (Corporate Governance in Private Companies, Part I)

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Corporate governance is no longer understood merely as a compliance obligation imposed by company law or securities regulation. In contemporary corporate practice, it represents a foundational business infrastructure, a framework through which decision-making authority is allocated, accountability is enforced, and long-term value is preserved. At its core, corporate governance addresses a fundamental problem inherent in […]

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A founder evaluating the complete lifecycle of fundraising

From Capital to Control: Concluding the Startup Fundraising Legal Series (Startup Fundraising Series, Part X)

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Fundraising, as encountered in legal practice, is rarely a linear or isolated event. Transaction counsel typically engage with fundraising decisions not only at the point of signing, but far more frequently during institutional diligence, follow-on negotiations, governance disputes, or exit processes. It is at these later stages that the legal and contractual consequences of earlier

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An investor is evaluating an exit for its early stage investment based on the exit price and mode of exit.

Investor Exits in Early-Stage Companies: Legal Architecture and Market Practice (Startup Fundraising Series, Part IX)

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For early-stage investors, the decision to deploy capital is rarely driven by present-day metrics alone; it is fundamentally shaped by the clarity and certainty of how they will ultimately realise value from their investment. In India’s private-company landscape where shares are not freely transferable, liquidity is limited, and secondary markets are still maturing well-defined exit

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Investor and Founder negotiating a shareholders' agreement.

Balancing Founder’s and Investor’s Rights in Startup Shareholders’ Agreement (Startup Fundraising Series, Part VIII)

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The culmination of term sheet negotiations marks a significant milestone in any fundraising process. Yet, it is only the beginning of a far more detailed and legally consequential phase—one in which the parties transition from broad commercial alignment to the structuring of binding rights and obligations. Once the commercial framework has been agreed upon, the

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Founder evaluating compliance for FDI in the Indian startup

Raising Foreign Investment in India: FEMA and FDI Compliance Essentials (Startup Fundraising Series, Part VII)

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Cross-border fundraising has become an essential component of the capital strategy for Indian startups and growth-stage companies, particularly those operating in technology-driven and globally scalable sectors. As venture capital and private equity increasingly flow through international structures, founders are required to navigate a regulatory landscape that is both sophisticated and compliance-intensive. At the centre of

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An investor conducting legal due diligence on a startup in India.

A Legal Due Diligence in Startup Investments: Bridging Caveat Emptor and Corporate Governance (Startup Fundraising Series, Part VI)

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In India’s rapidly evolving startup landscape, the pursuit of capital often outpaces the establishment of legal structure. Amidst the momentum of valuation discussions and funding negotiations, it is legal due diligence that ensures the enterprise rests on a foundation of compliance and enforceability. The principle underlying this exercise is not new, it traces its origin

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Founder and Investor determining valuation and investor rights to protect valuation

A Legal Perspective on Determining and Safeguarding Startup Valuations in India (Startup Fundraising Series, Part V)

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Valuation often forms the centrepiece of any startup fundraising discussion. For founders, it reflects the prospect of their vision; for investors, it signifies the price of future potential. Yet, in the early stages of a company’s life cycle, valuation is seldom a precise science. It sits at the intersection of commercial optimism, market sentiment, and

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A startup founder reviewing a term sheet received from an investor

Navigating the Term Sheet: Setting the Foundation for Startup Investments (Startup Fundraising Series, Part IV)

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A term sheet marks the formal beginning of a fundraising transaction. It is a pre-contractual document that outlines the key commercial and legal contours of a proposed investment. While it is not a binding agreement in itself, it serves as a structured summary of the parties’ understanding and intent, setting the stage for the detailed

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A founder managing the cap table of her startup

Understanding Cap Tables: Legal Structuring and ESOP Regulations (Startup Fundraising Series, Part III)

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A capitalization table, commonly referred to as a cap table, is a structured record of a company’s ownership detailing the securities issued, the percentage of holdings, and the rights attached to each class of shares or instruments. It is, in essence, the company’s equity map. Beyond being a numerical summary, a cap table reflects the

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A founder evaluating a venture capital investment round from risk versus rights view

Investment Instruments under Indian Law: Choosing the Right Structure for Startup Fundraising (Startup Fundraising Series, Part II)

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Raising capital is one of the most defining milestones for any startup. As founders navigate their early growth journey, the choice of corporate finance instruments becomes more than a matter of convenience, it determines ownership structure, compliance obligations, and long-term investor relationships. In simple terms, these instruments represent the legal form through which investors bring

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