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Fundraising 101: What first time startup founders need to know

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Seed RoundsLeave a Reply

A startup lawyer’s guide to your first fundraise, covering legal instruments, key terms, and implications for your startup

Creating an AI playbook that works in Southeast Asia

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Laws and RegulationsLeave a Reply

Why everyone from founders to investors must have a seat at the table when Southeast Asia drafts its AI regulatory playbook

What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement

What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Seed Rounds, Angel Investing, Startup IssuesLeave a Reply

SAFE agreements streamline startup funding but risk for angels, needing legal expertise to handle complexities

Rewriting copyright law in the age of “Ghiblification”

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Laws and RegulationsLeave a Reply

ChatGPT’s latest feature to generate Ghibli-style anime images has sparked a flood of online memes while also raising questions about copyright law

Securities Commission of Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox summarised

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Laws and RegulationsLeave a Reply

Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox will enable more innovative capital market products and services such as tokenised securities

Navigating Malaysia’s regulatory landscape: First quarter 2025 insights for startups

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025Author IzwanPosted in Laws and RegulationsLeave a Reply

Key regulatory updates impacting Malaysian startups in Q1 2025—essential changes for founders and investors to keep on their radar

Preparing for the unexpected: Succession planning and legal considerations for startup founders

Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Author IzwanPosted in GeneralLeave a Reply

Consult your startup lawyer to ensure succession clauses are properly incorporated and aligned with your startup’s needs

A startup lawyer’s guide to non-standard investment term sheets

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024Author IzwanPosted in Venture Capital, Seed RoundsLeave a Reply

While VCs generally adhere to industry norms, we’ve also seen term sheets from investors that may deviate from the standard

8 common questions before establishing a startup in Malaysia: A startup lawyer’s perspective

Posted on October 5, 2024Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, IncorporationLeave a Reply

As a founder, establishing a startup in a new jurisdiction may appear daunting and overwhelming, irrespective of how experienced you are

Understanding priced and unpriced funding rounds for startups

Posted on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Author IzwanPosted in Seed Rounds, Venture CapitalLeave a Reply

Learn the key differences between priced and unpriced funding rounds and how they impact your startup’s valuation, equity dilution, and fundraising

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  • What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement
  • Rewriting copyright law in the age of “Ghiblification”
  • Securities Commission of Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox summarised

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About Startup Law Blog

Startup Law Blog is a website for technology entrepreneurs and founders and angel investors especially in Malaysia. Articles are generally legal in nature, but topics may include current and current events related to the startup ecosystem.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Fundraising 101: What first time startup founders need to know
  • Creating an AI playbook that works in Southeast Asia
  • What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement
  • Rewriting copyright law in the age of “Ghiblification”
  • Securities Commission of Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox summarised

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  • Angel Investing
  • Boards and Advisors
  • Crowdfunding
  • General
  • Incorporation
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Seed Rounds
  • Startup Issues
  • Startup Lawyer
  • Venture Capital

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The contents on this website are not legal advice. I cannot be responsible if you rely on any content on this website. If you need legal advice, please engage a lawyer. For many startups, hiring a lawyer is a daunting exercise and can be confusing. I hope this website can help you pinpoint legal issues and make your experience a little easier.

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