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Venture Deals 4e German Edition

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This third body is often referred to as an advisory board (Beirat), sometimes also as a supervisory board (Aufsichtsrat). Conversion right: In Germany, there is generally no conversion right entitling the holder of preferred shares to convert them into common shares at any time.

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Why Co-Founders Are a Startup's Biggest Liability | The Startup Lawyer

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do not think being friends or relatives reduces the need for these difficult and/or awkward conversations. Contact The Startup Lawyer: Home Page About Contact FAQs Glossary Ryan Roberts Law: Home Page Social Networks: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flickr Delicious Digg Last.FM He obviously never launched a startup and got shafted by a co-founder.