Please note: SBIC community members should use the registration link in Slack
During this masterclass, Daan van der Weijden and Michiel Romijn will dive into the possibilities of dividing shares among stakeholders and use real-world approaches along with example case studies.
Life as a tech startup is hectic and requires having strategies that will help you to relentlessly focus your energy on growing your company and create a framework for the future. Ironing out financial matters and being clear about expectations and objectives early in a company’s trajectory can mean fewer awkward discussions later on.
During this 1.5-hour session, the participants will get to iron out their own strategy plan. The masterclass will guide founders through the technical, strategic and emotional aspects of allocating shares. The core goal is to create a “fair” split that incentivises long-term commitment, avoids future disputes and satisfies investors.
What to expect
The session is designed to be highly interactive. It will begin with a focused 30-minute introduction and key insights from the presenters. They will then provide highlights from case studies of their own, with the majority of the session dedicated to working through real participant cases.
Founders are encouraged to bring current challenges which will be unpacked together.
The presenters can offer feedback based on the participants’ questions covering the current status of shares division, the desired outcome of the division of shares among stakeholders, and any restrictions for the division of shares (e.g. retaining certain voting rights for founder).
Curious about the discussions that might arise? One example could be from the perspective of a founder and sole shareholder of a tech startup. The company’s (solo) founder wants to reward and motivate their employees by giving them shares in the company. The founder does not want to relinquish control of the company and intends to retain between 51% and 65% of voting rights. Is this advisable? If you want to know the answer and discover how this scenario unfolds, then join the masterclass!
What you will learn
Gain insights that will be particularly relevant for founders about:
- Tax implications for the company and/or its stakeholders
- Potential legal pitfalls to watch out for
- Common approaches to dividing shares
This masterclass offers insights of how to structure splits that won’t destroy your company, how to have the crucial equity conversations and what to document once you’ve reached an agreement.
Conversations can continue over lunch, starting directly after the masterclass. Let us know if you will join when you register for the event.
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About the presenters
TeekensKarstens
Daan van der Weijden – Lawyer who focuses on mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions, turning strategic legal challenges into practical solutions for clients.
TeekensKarstens a community partner of SBIC Noordwijk; discover more here
Wecountancy
Michiel Romijn – Tax advisor helping clients with both national and international cases, managing tax risks and identifying opportunities in an increasingly complex tax landscape.
Wecountancy an incubation partner of SBIC Noordwijk; discover more here
This event is free for SBIC community members; students get a 50% discount!
(Join as a member today; join two events this year and you’ve made your money back!)
(Students click here to request the discount code; it will be sent out before 26 May.)