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22 November 2023 13:00-14:30Innovation City Cape Town

Unlock the Secrets of Successful Fundraising with Founders' Perspectives!

Join us for an insightful Round Table on "Helping Founders Engage with Funders: How to Prepare for a VC Fundraising Journey." Discover the ins and outs of navigating the complex world of venture capital alongside seasoned transactional lawyers, Ruben Schoenmaekers and Maxim Van Eeckhout.

🚀 What to Expect:

Equity Valuation Demystified:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of equity valuation versus alternatives, including the nuances of convertibles. Learn how to strategically position your startup in the eyes of potential investors.

Beware of "Dead Equity":
Explore the concept of "dead equity" and understand how it can impact your company's growth. Uncover strategies to minimize dead equity and maximize your startup's potential.

Control and Investor Expectations:
Delve into the delicate balance of maintaining control over your venture while meeting the expectations of your investors. Learn from real-world experiences and insights shared by our expert presenters.

🌐 Meet the Experts:
Ruben Schoenmaekers and Maxim Van Eeckhout, accomplished transactional lawyers, bring a wealth of experience in venture capital and M&A transactions. Hailing from Belgium, they have established an international law firm dedicated to representing founders in VC and M&A rounds.

🛠️ Introducing the "thedeadequityreducer9000":
Discover a groundbreaking legal tech tool developed by our speakers – the "thedeadequityreducer9000." This innovative tool is designed to help co-founders facilitate seamless co-founder alignment. Best of all, it's freely available online, empowering startups worldwide to optimize their equity structure.

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    All you need to know

    What: Helping Founders Engage with Funders

    When: 22 November 2023

    Time: Hard start 13:00

    Presentation: 13:05 - 13:50

    Q&A: 13:50 - 14:00

    Networking: 14:00 - 14:30

    Where: Only at Innovation City Cape Town, Darter Studios, Darter Road, Longkloof, Gardens

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    Ruben Schoenmaekers
    Lawyer - Mace

    Ruben is a transactional lawyer with in-depth experience in venture capital and M&A transactions. He established an international law firm based in Belgium where they exclusively represent founders in VC and M&A rounds. Besides building a boutique law firm he also developed a legal tech tool “thedeadequityreducer9000,” which helps co-founders facilitate on their co-founder alignment. 

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    Maxim Van Eeckhout
    Lawyer - Mace

    Maxim is a transactional lawyer with in-depth experience in venture capital and M&A transactions. Along with Ruben, he established an international law firm based in Belgium were they exclusively represent founders in VC and M&A rounds. Besides building a boutique law firm he also developed a legal tech tool “thedeadequityreducer9000” which helps co-founders facilitate on their co-founder alignment. 

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