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Do I need to give my investor a board seat in my startup?

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Author IzwanPosted in Boards and Advisors, Laws and Regulations, Venture Capital

No, you don’t have to give a board seat to your new investor if you don’t want to and there are alternatives that you can use to avoid giving away a board seat.

Board observers: What startup founders need to know

Posted on June 29, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Boards and Advisors, Startup Issues

More venture capitals and angels prefer to take up a board observer status as opposed to a usual board seat in a company. Read more to know the pros and cons of a board observer status.

How and when to appoint an adviser for your startup

Posted on December 28, 2020December 29, 2020Author IzwanPosted in Boards and AdvisorsLeave a Reply

In my experience as a startup lawyer, I have seen how a startup can grow faster with a good advisor onboard. An advisor can serve as a strategic resource to help you guide your business especially when you’re just starting out as an early stage company. Difference between an advisory board or a formal board…

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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

  • Who issues the term sheet in a seed startup round?
  • Non-accredited angel investor for your startup: Yay or nay?
  • Corporate venture capital update
  • Dealing with investor’s veto rights for startups
  • Founder Institute Malaysia 2023 update

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  • 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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