Capital Enterprise

Online legal surgeries

Training on essential topics for startups

Access to a range of guides, handbooks and reports

Providing support and guidance

We are delighted to support the Capital Enterprise network by offering a free 30-minute online legal surgery with a lawyer from Mishcon de Reya. Discuss important aspects relating to fundraising, commercial and intellectual property considerations, patent registration, data management, employment matters, investment options and more.

To book, please select a date and time then complete the form.

What can I discuss on the call?

Company Structures – considering the different ways in which you can operate your business
Fundraising – how to prepare for taking on investment, dealing with cap tables, term sheets, share types, investor profiles
Founder Arrangements – shareholder agreements, vesting arrangements
Intellectual Property – how to protect your business (e.g. software, code, patents, trade marks)
Commercial Contracts – navigating issues/disputes arising from business contracts
Employment – engaging employees/consultants/advisors and how to recruit and incentivise them
Immigration – dealing with any visa requirements/rights to work in the UK

We are here to support you on your growth journey and provide the necessary guidance to help you thrive in the competitive innovation ecosystem.

Founder's Handbook

Start your new business in the right direction, with our Founder’s Handbook. To help you create and set up a new business, our Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team has drawn on their broad experience to produce our Founder’s Handbook.

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Fundraising Report 2023

Our Fundraising Report offers an overview of the UK’s venture capital market, examining the impact of economic shifts on fundraising activity and showcasing some of our deal highlights, trends and patterns from 2023.

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Generative AI guide

Explore the wide range of untested legal issues that come with using generative AI solutions. This guide delves into the important mitigation steps that companies should consider before adopting this technology, and considers the uncertainties faced by both developers and adopters in this rapidly evolving field.

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Generative AI and IP: Navigating opportunities and risk

This guide complements our comprehensive handbook on generative AI, providing a detailed view of concerns and strategies linked to deploying generative AI tools.

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