This gives us a strong position from which to advise new growth companies, venture funds, business angels and other investors across national borders.

We advise on the venture capital market and how to gain access to the right sources of finance and optimise the possibilities of start-ups to raise capital.

We have teams of lawyers who specialise in venture capital and in advising entrepreneurs, new growth companies, private investors and venture capital funds, strategic company investors and other institutional investors on their venture capital transactions and other strategic transactions. We work closely together with our special IP & Technology, FinTech, Tax and Employment teams.

At DLA Piper, our Nordic network and global presence is a great advantage to companies looking to invest in Norway or abroad, and it provides access to research, tools and knowledge of finance, crowdfunding, growth capital, etc.

Our legal services in relation to venture capital and start-ups include:

• Establishment and structuring of companies
• Term sheets and non-disclosure agreements
• Shareholders' and investment agreements
• Management and corporate governance
• Capital raising and fundraising
• Incentive plans, including share-based remuneration and bonuses
• Convertible loans and warrants
• Venture debt and other forms of loan
• Divestment, restructuring and exit
• Tax issues