European Union: Venture Capital

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Liguria: EUR 10 Million Allocated For Equity And Quasi-Equity Investments In Startups And MSMEs
Liguria has allocated €10 million through the POR FESR 2021-2027 program to support startups and MSMEs via equity and quasi-equity investments. The Fund operates through two distinct lines targeting different enterprise categories, requiring mandatory public-private co-investment with specific participation thresholds. Applications open September 22, 2026, and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until resources are exhausted.
Italy Strategy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Dutch Tax Plans 2027: a predictable package in a minority government setting
The Dutch government has unveiled its Tax Plans 2027, introducing significant changes for corporate taxpayers including retroactive implementation of the Side-by-Side package and modifications to participation exemption rules for foreign currency hedging. The proposals emphasize innovation through enhanced tax benefits for SMEs and improved treatment of employee share options in start-ups, though their adoption faces uncertainty given the government's lack of parliamentary majority.
Netherlands Tax
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Unlocking IP-backed Finance: Recent EU Developments
The European Union Intellectual Property Office and the European Investment Fund have launched a groundbreaking initiative to help EU businesses unlock the financial value of their intellectual property assets. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding, these institutions aim to address longstanding barriers that prevent innovative European companies from using their IP rights as collateral to access financing, potentially opening alternative funding routes beyond traditional equity and venture debt options
Ireland Finance
MF
McCann Fitzgerald
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Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens
Mr Liao Wang is a successful Chinese businessman who lives in Beijing with his wife. At 55, family remains central to his life. Their two children study in Europe, one in Amsterdam and the other in Madrid, and the couple visits them every six to eight weeks. Since both children have finished school and have continued their studies abroad, the Wangs are considering a move of residence.
Malta Commercial
DG
Dixcart Group Limited
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Newly Launched Series Seed 4.0 Is A Comprehensive Standard Seed Financing Documentation For The Finnish Market
The Finnish startup ecosystem has reached a new level of maturity with the release of Series Seed 4.0, a comprehensive overhaul of the country's standard seed financing documentation. This latest iteration introduces significant changes to leaver provisions, warranty liability frameworks, and investor protections, fundamentally reshaping how early-stage venture capital transactions are structured in Finland.
Finland Commercial
CS
Castren & Snellman Attorneys
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