In this episode, we sit down with Jędrzej Szymczyk, Partner at LLW, a law firm providing legal support to both investors and founders in the startup ecosystem. LLW has collaborated with prominent VC funds like Sunfish Partners, Shape VC, and Hard 2 Beat. Jędrzej sheds light on the often-overlooked legal aspects crucial in shaping successful startups.🔍 Episode Highlights:📄 Decoding the Term Sheet: Jędrzej breaks down various legal aspects of the term sheet, explaining how Poland's evolving VC ecosystem has influenced changes in its format and clauses.🔎 The Value of Legal Due Diligence: We delve into the structure of legal due diligence and discuss why findings in the process might be very valuable to founders.🏦 The Role of the Polish Development Fund (PFR): Exploring how PFR plays a pivotal role in fostering Poland's venture capital ecosystem.💰 Alternative Financing Options: For early-stage companies, we discuss alternative financing options beyond typical equity investments, such as SAFEs and convertible notes, from a legal perspective.Tune in to gain insider knowledge from Jędrzej's vast experience in the legal landscape of startups, and get a glimpse of what's happening in the rapidly evolving Polish venture capital scene. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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