Startup investment transactions bring together financial, commercial and legal considerations that founders and investors need to address throughout the investment process. Preparing the business for investment, understanding its key performance indicators, determining the investment structure and valuation, conducting due diligence and negotiating the transaction documents are all part of this process. Startup Investments: A Handbook […]
Performance-Based Payments in M&A: The Earn-Out Mechanism
In M&A transactions, it is common for buyers and sellers to struggle to agree on the company’s valuation. This is particularly the case for early-stage technology companies, where different valuation methods and approaches, diverging growth projections, and the lack of comparable transactions can significantly widen the gap between the parties’ expectations. One method frequently used […]
The ‘Techno-Entrepreneurship Badge’ Program Has Been Launched
As of July 3, 2025, a new regulation has entered into force in Turkey establishing the Techno-Entrepreneurship Badge. This designation confirms that a startup operates with a technology and innovation-based, scalable business model. The badge is expected to become an important signal of credibility and growth potential for tech-oriented companies. Application Criteria for the Techno-Entrepreneurship […]
Protecting Your Startup’s IP: Building a Chain of Title from Day One
A chain of title is a record which shows all the transfers and the history of ownership and right holding in relation to the intellectual property, starting from the initial owner to the actual owner or right holder. The reason it is called a chain of title is that all transactions in relation to the […]
What is Convertible Debt as a Method of Quick Access to Finance?
There is no doubt that gaining access to investment is crucial for startups, but equally vital is accessing it swiftly. In investment rounds, parties must agree on both the company’s valuation and lengthy investment agreements, which often prolongs the process. Valuing startups, particularly in their early stages, is challenging, yet determining the company’s value is […]
What is the Difference between the Premium Share Price Paid by the Investor and the Nominal Value of a Share and How is it Calculated?
What Is the Nominal Value of a Share? The nominal value of a share is the value assigned to each share when a company’s share capital is divided into shares. It is used to determine the number of shares representing the company’s registered capital and should not be confused with the actual or market value […]
