- Pre-Startup Support
(Choice of legal form, tax considerations, IP protection strategies) - Company Formation
(Preparation of all necessary documents, contracts, and permits) - Financing Rounds (including Pre-Seed and Seed)
(Structuring, negotiation, and documentation of investment and financing agreements) - Alternative Forms of Investment
(Silent partnerships, profit participation rights, hybrid/mezzanine capital) - Crowdfunding
(Legally compliant implementation under AltFG, drafting of platform agreements) - Venture Capital and Private Equity
(Structuring, negotiation, and execution of investment models) - Subsidies and Grants
(Identification of funding programs, application, and documentation) - Employee Share Ownership Programs (ESOP, VSOP, PSOP)
(Planning, design, and tax advice) - Assignment Agreements and Intellectual Property (IP)
(Contract drafting, protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights) - Restructuring and Refinancing
(Optimization of corporate structures, liquidity procurement) - Exit Transactions
(Legal due diligence, tax structuring, end-to-end support through closing)
rk partners has extensive experience in advising startups and innovative companies—from the initial idea through to a successful exit. Our interdisciplinary team provides support to both founders and investors on all legal and strategic matters, ensuring a smooth launch, sustainable growth, and long-term success.
Even before a company is formed, we offer guidance on fundamental issues such as the appropriate legal structure, tax considerations, and licensing as well as brand protection strategies. When it comes to setting up the company itself, we provide hands-on assistance to ensure that all required documents and contracts—whether for financing rounds (including Pre-Seed and Seed) or crowdfunding—comply with legal requirements and are tailored to your specific needs.
Given the nature of startups, flexible financing models are often crucial. In close collaboration with our clients, we develop customized concepts—whether through alternative forms of investment (such as silent partnerships, profit participation rights, or hybrid/mezzanine capital) or classic venture capital and private equity funding. Our service portfolio also includes securing subsidies and grants and restructuring and refinancing existing capital structures.
Another key area of focus is assigning and securing intellectual property—essential for many emerging companies. We draft and review assignment agreements, advise on patent and trademark issues, and ensure that your IP rights receive maximum protection. Additionally, employee share ownership programs (ESOP, VSOP, PSOP) play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent. Here, we offer advice on legal structuring, tax implications, and individual customization options.
When it comes to an eventual exit—whether by way of a company sale, management buyout, or IPO—we conduct legal due diligence, structure the deal (including tax considerations), and support you all the way to a successful closing. Our expertise in M&A processes and corporate governance enables us to identify potential risks early on and develop sustainable solutions that safeguard the long-term value of your business.
With rk partners, you benefit from comprehensive advice covering every aspect of startup development. Our goal is to provide founders, investors, and all stakeholders with a secure and efficient framework for innovation and growth—from the initial step through to the realization of your entrepreneurial vision.
