Start-Up Legal Advisors Switzerland
Lexify performs outsourced compliance and risk management activities and support start-ups and businesses in all compliance activities.
Constitution and Governance
What is the best legal form for your start-up? How to structure the share capital? What type of shares to issue? Lexify has an answer to all your legal questions.
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT E PRESTITI CONVERTIBILI
We negotiate legal terms for the conclusion of an external investment, draft your Term Sheets and set up cap tables.
Shareholders’ agreements
Good corporate governance is essential for the success of your company. We draft shareholder agreements that enable you to manage your company in the best possible way in all eventualities.
EXIT
Are you giving away the rewards of your labour? Even the last phase of your business should not be underestimated, make sure you get the best legal advice on the subject.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best legal structure for a fintech start-up in Switzerland?
For most fintech start-ups seeking external investment, a Swiss AG (Aktiengesellschaft / SA) is the preferred structure due to its flexibility in issuing different share classes, its familiarity to international investors, and its suitability for future IPO or M&A transactions. A GmbH may be more appropriate for smaller ventures. Lexify advises on the optimal structure based on your specific business model and growth plans.
What is a convertible loan and when should a start-up use one?
A convertible loan is a form of debt financing that converts into equity at a future financing round, typically at a discount to the valuation set in that round. It is an efficient tool for early-stage financing because it avoids the need to agree on a company valuation before the business has sufficient traction. Lexify structures and negotiates convertible loan agreements that are fair to both founders and investors.
What should a shareholders’ agreement include for a Swiss start-up?
A robust shareholders’ agreement for a Swiss start-up should include provisions on share transfer restrictions (right of first refusal, lock-up periods), drag-along and tag-along rights, anti-dilution protection, founder vesting schedules, governance rights (board composition, reserved matters), and exit provisions. Lexify drafts these agreements to anticipate and resolve potential conflicts before they arise.