Legal Readiness for Fundraising
Welcome — and thank you for joining our ARCTIC15 workshop on Legal Readiness for Fundraising: What Startups Must Have in Place Before Talking to Investors.
Fundraising is not only about the pitch deck. Investors look closely at the legal foundations of your company: ownership, governance, employment arrangements, IP, and compliance. Small gaps can slow a round, reduce leverage, or become expensive to fix later.
On this page you will find the presentation materials from the workshop, together with practical resources to help you prepare for investor due diligence with confidence.
WHAT INVESTORS CARE ABOUT MOST
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Clean and accurate cap table
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Clear shareholder arrangements and founder vesting
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Proper IP ownership and assignments
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Well-documented employment and contractor relationships
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Board and shareholder approvals that are actually in order
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Compliance risks that could affect scaling or exits
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Olli Oksman
+358 50 5916 315
olli.oksman@kalliolaw.fi
Olli is the Managing Director of Kalliolaw and a Partner advising startups, growth companies, founders, and investors on venture capital financings, shareholder arrangements, corporate governance, M&A transactions, and strategic corporate matters. He has extensive experience leading complex investment rounds and transactions, and regularly supports clients in high-stakes fundraising and governance matters where legal structure and investor alignment are critical.
Lassi Kanerva
+358 50 5911 100
lassi.kanerva@kalliolaw.fi
Lassi specializes in intellectual property, commercial contracts, tech, and AI-related legal matters. He advises companies on protecting and commercializing their assets, managing contractual risk in commercial relationships, and navigating evolving regulatory frameworks affecting data and technology-driven businesses.
Taina Metso
+358 50 5911 087
taina.metso@kalliolaw.fi
Taina advises startups, growth companies, founders, and investors on venture capital financings, shareholder arrangements, corporate governance, M&A transactions, and strategic corporate matters. She works closely with founders and management teams to build investor-ready structures and to navigate legal issues that arise throughout fundraising and growth phases.
Need help preparing for due diligence?
Kalliolaw advises startups, founders, and growth companies on financing rounds, governance, employment matters, transaction readiness, IP & data, and international expansion.
CONTACT US
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and receive a tailored quotation for our services. We will work with you to understand your specific requirements and provide the guidance required to achieve your business objectives.
Contact us: info [at] kalliolaw [dot] fi
