Legal Aspects of a VC Funding Round – Workshop with Taylor Wessing

Hosted by Harwell Innovation Centre In collaboration with Taylor Wessing

Join us for an interactive workshop led by James Homan, Partner in Emerging Companies and M&A at Taylor Wessing, as we explore the legal strategies behind venture capital funding rounds. Whether you're a founder, startup advisor, or investor, this session will equip you with the insights to optimise deal terms and avoid common pitfalls.

What You’ll Learn

• Legal aspects of VC funding rounds
• Common pitfalls for founding teams
• Preference shares: participating vs non-participating
• Anti-dilution and pre-emption rights
• IP protection and warranties
• Leaver provisions and founder equity vesting

Format

• 1.15hr interactive session
• Live Q&A with James Homan
• Optional 1:1 conversations during “working hours” after.

This is a Hybrid event meaning it's both an in person event taking place in the Harwell Innovation Centre as well as via Teams.

Lunch will be provided.