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Lazi Yuval

Legal Aspects of SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

October 27, 2022 / by Yuval Lazi

Since a SAFE is a relatively standard agreement, there is no need for lengthy negotiations on comprehensive investment agreements. A SAFE defines clear rules about the investor’s rights (which include, inter alia, rights similar to those the next investors in the company receive during future rounds of funding).

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Adv. Ken Shaked

A Good Start for A Successful Exit

June 9, 2021 / by Ken Shaked

Entrepreneurs? Launching a start-up? The first question you should ask yourself is what is your exit strategy. If you do not know the answer, you should stop and make a plan, because your exit strategy is your company’s success plan.

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Adv. Yuval Lazi

Can You Really Find a Sample Founders’ Agreement on the Web?

January 28, 2021 / by Yuval Lazi

Sample founders’ agreements are available online for download by anyone. Though there are numerous accessible founders’ agreements, a document downloaded from the web is not one you should rely on when establishing your new venture.

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What Employees Need to Know About Stock Options

August 2, 2020 / by Yuval Lazi

In a short video, Adv. Yuval Lazi explains the guiding principles in granting options, how you can estimate how much the options are worth, and what is important for an employee to know when he receives options.

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Adv. Anat Even-Chen

Protect Your Business by Learning How to Handle Data

March 4, 2020 / by Anat Even-Chen , Karin Kashi

In an attempt to assist businesses in addressing the privacy challenges they face, we prepared a short guide on the key principles of handling data.

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What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Is It Really Necessary?

February 20, 2020 / by Yuval Lazi

This video deals with the questions of when to sign an NDA and how much protection it really gives.

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Looking for a Venture Capital Fund to Invest in You? Here’s How to Do It Right

January 20, 2020 / by Barnea

Raising capital is one of the main issues that preoccupies entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Continue reading to learn how to choose the venture capital fund best suited for your project.

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How Israel Became a Leader in the FoodTech Industry?

January 6, 2020 / by Barnea

In Israel, over 200 startups and companies are at the forefront of innovation in the FoodTech field. Watch the video to learn more about the leading trends in the FoodTech sector .

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Adv. Dreyfuss Ariella

Good Night 2019!

December 31, 2019 / by Ariella Dreyfuss

Check out some interesting developments in the Israeli high-tech sphere in 2019.

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Adv. Anat Even-Chen

Innovation Authority Grants – What to Know in Advance?

October 23, 2019 / by Anat Even-Chen

The Israel Innovation Authority runs a series of programs that support entrepreneurs and companies in the various business stages. It is important to recognize the limitations the receipt of such funding from the Authority imposes upon a project.

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Adv. Dreyfuss Ariella

2019: The Rise of Femtech

April 29, 2019 / by Ariella Dreyfuss

In the past three years, an estimated $1 billion has been invested in women’s health technology, and according to Pitchbook, femtech raised $650 million in VC funding last year alone and $241 million so far this year. Still since just around 6% of all decision-makers at U.S. venture capital firms being female, it is not surprising that it is difficult to secure funding for women’s issues.

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Legal Documents Every Startup Needs

January 21, 2018 / by Barnea

Following its incorporation, every startup company needs a variety of essential legal documents in order to launch its vision and conduct its business. This includes: founders’ agreement, non-disclosure agreement, terms and conditions, employee stock option plan and business plan.

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Adv. Daniel Lorber

Israel’s Successful Incubators and Accelerators Develop the Future

November 19, 2017 / by Barnea

In its innovative journey, Israel has exhibited technological achievements and economic advancements that have proved it to be one of the strongest leaders in the entrepreneurial world. Through the aid of the Israel Innovation Authority or accelerator programs, Israeli startups are able to receive funding at very early stages of their venture, or a set of tools and insights that fast-track startups in terms of their management skills, business focus, and marketing capabilities.

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Adv. Yuval Lazi

The High-Tech Sector in Israel in the Year Ahead

August 22, 2016 / by Yuval Lazi

Israel’s ‘startup boom’ has grown unfettered for decades. Its emergence as a nation of opportunity for business creation and innovation came not by accident, but through careful planning, tendency to think ‘outside the box’ and constant strive towards execution. All of which have been accomplished due to ability of Israel to support and grow qualified and innovative individuals. After years of steady growth, though, the country now faces some challenges to its positioning in the technology sector. Shortages in their high-tech labor pool and a need for companies to grow more within the country are forcing adjustments. How Israel navigates these concerns will have a significant impact on the year ahead for high-tech companies.

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Adv. Dreyfuss Ariella

May 16, 2016 / by Ariella Dreyfuss

Entrepreneurs, you are creative and innovative, but when raising financing it is ok to follow the norm. There is no need to try and reinvent the wheel. Standard also works. I would even argue that from an investment perspective it is superior.

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