Structuring Corporate Venture Capitals to boost open innovation at large enterprises
Maximize your strategic investments with our expert legal guidance in Corporate Venture Capital. We represent some of the largest CVCs in the region, providing comprehensive support from establishing startup arms to managing portfolios, exits, and follow-on investments across global markets.
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is a powerful tool for corporations seeking to drive innovation, explore new markets, and gain a competitive edge through strategic investments in startups. At Igniters, we offer specialized legal services tailored to the unique needs of CVCs, ensuring that every investment decision is aligned with your corporate strategy and delivers tangible value.
Our global expertise spans the entire lifecycle of CVC operations. We provide legal guidance on structuring investment agreements, whether through equity stakes, convertible notes, or joint ventures. Our team is experienced in navigating the regulatory frameworks of different jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, including antitrust regulations, securities laws, and cross-border tax considerations. We assist in conducting due diligence on prospective investments, helping you identify opportunities while mitigating risks. In our region, we are recognized as leaders in CVC legal practice, representing some of the most significant corporate venture capitalists in the region. Our services are tailored to the unique regulatory environment governed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK), Turkish Competition Authority, and Borsa İstanbul. We guide holding companies and large corporate groups in establishing startup arms, ensuring that all legal structures comply with corporate and financial regulations. From drafting and negotiating investment documents to advising on shareholder agreements and corporate governance frameworks, we ensure that your CVC operations are robust and effective.
Our firm is deeply integrated into the startup and innovation ecosystem, actively organizing events, and giving trainings, lectures, and workshops with leading CVCs to foster collaboration and growth. We support acceleration programs, providing legal frameworks that empower startups to scale while aligning with corporate strategic goals. We also specialize in guiding CVCs through exit strategies in the market, including public offerings, substantial asset sales, IP sales, mergers, and acquisitions. Our team provides legal support in structuring exits that optimize financial outcomes, whether through public offerings, strategic sales, or other forms of liquidity events. We ensure that all aspects of the exit process—from regulatory compliance to negotiation of terms—are handled with precision and foresight.
Our commitment is to provide CVCs with the legal expertise required to thrive in a competitive global market. With our deep understanding of both Turkish and international legal landscapes, we ensure that your corporate venture initiatives are not only compliant but strategically positioned for success.