Industry domain
Startups & Emerging Business
Founders and early-stage companies — set-up, funding, contracts and compliance.
Industry Context
Getting the basics right early saves founders time and money later. We help startups incorporate, raise funds and stay compliant as they grow.
Common cases in this domain
Incorporation and Founder Agreements
Company set-up, founder agreements, vesting and IP assignment.
Fundraising
Term sheets, convertible notes, shareholder agreements and investor due diligence.
ESOPs and Compliance
ESOP plans, Startup India recognition and annual filings.
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Regulators and Forums
The authorities, tribunals and courts that cases in this sector most often involve.
- Registrar of Companies; Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Reserve Bank of India and authorised dealer banks (FEMA filings)
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (Startup India recognition)
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (where AIF investors are involved)
- Data Protection Board of India
- Sector regulators — RBI for payments and lending, others as the product requires
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When should we sign a founders' agreement?
Before you raise money or build much. It settles equity, vesting, roles and IP while everyone still agrees.
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