Navigating shareholder disputes in startups: Different exit strategies and mechanisms explained

As the business evolves, disputes may arise due to diverging interests or expectations among team members. Growth may bring shareholder disputes usually among founders, investors, or employees as they grapple with differences in vision or priorities among the stakeholders. This post looks at the common legal tools and instruments that can be agreed among the…

SAFE agreement and convertible notes in Malaysia update

Earlier this week at the Malaysia Venture Forum 2023  the SC chairman said that an exemption will be introduced to further clarify the use of the Simple Agreement For Future Equity (‘SAFE’) agreements and convertible notes by investors investing in local startups in Malaysia.  To summarise, SAFE notes including convertible notes are the usual funding…