The Italy Founder Series is a must-read for Italian entrepreneurs aiming to start a tech company, and a reliable resource for building a successful tech business. Our articles provide expert advice and practical tips, guiding you from setting up your business to planning your exit strategy, helping you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
Privacy for Startups – First Moves
7 minute read | March.06.2025
When launching a startup in Italy, it is critical to comply with the applicable data protection requirements. Failing to do so can lead to significant risks in terms of liability vis-à-vis data subjects and to potential sanctions.
Indeed, prioritizing data protection ensures compliance and builds trust with employees, customers, and suppliers and can facilitate smoother growth.
The Delaware Flip. A Bridge for Italian Startups to the U.S. Market
4 minute read | January.23.2025
The United States represents a flourishing capital market and an advanced technological ecosystem, making it an attractive destination for startups worldwide.
For European startups, particularly Italian ones, though, attracting direct U.S. investments can be a significant challenge. A corporate restructuring strategy known as the Delaware Flip can open the doors to the world's largest venture capital market, fostering growth and exit opportunities for startups ready to expand globally.
Stock Option Plans
5 minute read | December.03.2024
Startups often cannot pay the high salaries of larger companies. By offering stock options, however, they can build competitive compensation packages that align employee and shareholder interests. To help startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, the Italian government has introduced a favorable tax scheme for stock option plans.
This article provides an overview of stock options for Italian startups. It covers how to use them to attract, retain and incentivize the team.
Build Your Startup
5 minute read | December.03.2024
When founders in Italy set up a startup, they must make decisions that can have long-term effects, especially when it comes to raising capital.
Creating a company establishes responsibilities to employees, customers and suppliers. Avoiding mistakes at this stage, including about legal documentation, can help founders navigate subsequent phases of growth, capital raising (including due diligence) and potential exit.
What are the most common legal questions a founder must answer when setting up a startup? Let’s take a look.
