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Startups, Founders & Emerging Businesses

Early legal decisions shape everything that follows — we help founders get them right the first time.

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Overview

We advise founders and early-stage companies on incorporation, founder arrangements, fundraising, employee equity and the operational legal groundwork that supports sustainable growth.

Startups need legal support that understands runway, speed and the realities of building with limited resources. We calibrate our advice — and our fees — to the stage of the business, without cutting corners on the terms that matter.

From your first founders’ agreement to a Series A term sheet, we help you avoid the structural mistakes that are hard to unwind once the company has scaled.

+91 98101 61130
tanya.mishra@kyroslegal.in
Mon–Fri, by appointment
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Key Features

What this practice covers.

  • Startup incorporation & founder equity structuring
  • Founders’ agreements & vesting schedules
  • Seed to Series A term sheet and investment documentation review
  • ESOP scheme design and documentation
  • Startup India recognition & regulatory advisory
  • Commercial contract templates for early-stage operations
Benefits

Why clients work with us here.

  • Advice calibrated to startup stage, runway and resources
  • Founder-friendly negotiation on investment terms
  • ESOP structures designed to actually retain key talent
  • Direct, responsive access without junior-associate delays
Our Process

How we take this from enquiry to resolution.

Foundation

We set up incorporation, founder equity and governance correctly from day one.

Formalise

We document founder arrangements, contracts and IP assignment before gaps become problems.

Raise

We review and negotiate term sheets and investment agreements on your behalf.

Scale

We support ESOP rollout, new contracts and governance as the company grows.

Industries Served

Sectors we work with.

SaaS & Technology D2C & E-Commerce FinTech HealthTech EdTech Consumer Products
Why Choose Us

What sets our approach apart.

  • Genuine understanding of startup economics and founder priorities
  • Founder-friendly, not just investor-friendly, negotiation posture
  • Fee structures that respect early-stage cash constraints
  • Continuity of counsel from incorporation through later funding rounds
FAQs

Common questions on Startups & Founders.

Skipping a proper founders’ agreement and IP assignment early on — issues around equity splits and ownership are far harder to resolve once the company has value.

Yes, and we recommend it — term sheets set the framework for the definitive agreements that follow, so early review matters.

Yes, including scheme design, vesting terms and the documentation required to grant and administer options.

We structure engagements to be realistic for early-stage companies — talk to us about your stage and we will propose a workable arrangement.
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Every enquiry is treated in strict confidence and reviewed directly by our team.