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Deal breakers can occur when fundraising rounds are launched without considering all the different legal questions and requirements. For example, if a company is registered in a country that is not acceptable for investors, or the company ownership type isn’t fundable, then this is a deal breaker that can cost you investors. Avoid these by properly exploring all your global options and requirements, starting with identifying which jurisdictions might be suitable for your specific startup’s needs, and then identifying which legal entities, investing instruments and investor verification checks are required. By thinking ahead beyond your initial fundraising goals (towards future investment rounds and even exits) you can better anticipate the needs of investors and founders, and avoid any deal breakers along the way.

Verifying investors can be done via KYC (know your customer) and AML (anti-money laundering) checks, as well as other means set out in country-specific legislation. It’s critical that you understand what sort of checks might apply to your investors, as without taking proper precautions, your startup could face financial repercussions. For example, in instances when a founder should have verified investor’s accreditation but failed to do so, the founder can face fines and penalties for breach of securities and capital market laws. Verification also guards against risks of accepting money from unclear sources of funds or from investors who might be PEP (politically exposed persons) or who may have connections with sanctioned countries.

The best countries to launch fundraising rounds are typically those that are "friendly" or suitable for your specific product (whether you're a SaaS company, marketplace, etc.) and are also attractive to investors. Based on our experience, countries that may be most suitable for global fundraising include the US, the UK, Estonia, Singapore, Lithuania, Malta, Hong Kong, and the UAE. This is not a definitive list, as each startup's case is different and many factors apply.

Estimating costs for a fundraising round can be like asking “how long is a piece of string”. We help tackle this, by first assessing which country you might want to base your fundraising works in, and then look at which documents and other due diligence works you need. That way, we can provide guidelines on costs, and help you better predict costs in the future. You can take a look at rough estimates for fundraising works on our pricing page, but for a better idea of how much your next fundraising round will cost, speak to us.