Start-Ups and Venture Capital

Company Incorporation and Governance

With over 25 years of experience actively participating in the advancement of the Turkish start-up and entrepreneurial ecosystem, we help venture companies establish themselves on foundations that are investment-ready and fully compliant with regulations. With our national and international experience on both the buy and sell sides, we support our clients in drafting and negotiating shareholders’ and investment agreements and managing investment processes. Through our close collaboration with clients, we understand our clients’ commercial objectives and establish strategic structures specifically designed for them.

Seed and Venture Capital Financing

We represent both venture companies and investors in seed, Series A, and later-stage financing rounds. We offer a unique perspective in drafting and negotiating all investment and partnership agreements, including term sheets, convertible debt agreements, share purchase agreements, and shareholder and affiliate agreements, thanks to our extensive experience on both the buy and sell sides. We also provide legal support to our clients in structuring alternative financing options such as venture debt, convertible notes, SAFE and KISS structures, crowdfunding, crypto assets, digital assets and hybrid instruments.

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Incentives

We design and implement employee stock option plans (ESOPs) and equity-based incentive mechanisms that comply with Turkish law and meet global investor expectations. These structures help start-ups attract, retain, and motivate key talent crucial for sustainable growth.

Cross-Border Expansion

Due to our international experience and professional relationships, we assist start-ups in establishing foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures, and tax-efficient corporate models as they expand into international markets. We help venture companies comply with foreign investment regimes and local regulations, and provide guidance on global growth strategies, including “flip-up” structures.

Growth and Exit Transactions

As start-ups grow, we guide them through new financing rounds, strategic partnerships, corporate mergers, and exit strategies. We design transaction structures that support rapid scaling while preserving long-term value creation. Our experience includes company sales, secondary transactions, and IPO preparation and execution, enabling companies to advance to the next stage legally sound and commercially ready.