Interactive Legal Hour: Founder-First Fundraising: Legal Guidance from Pre-Seed to Series A

Join us for the SSA Virtual Legal Hour, an exclusive online session where founders can connect directly with an experienced startup lawyer for practical, real-time guidance.

This interactive, open-format session gives you the chance to ask questions about term sheets, shareholder agreements, vesting, and other critical legal levers. We will focus on topics like how founders can maintain control while scaling through funding rounds, so you’ll gain insights on protecting your position as your company grows.

The session is relevant for early-stage founders preparing for their first investment round, as well as teams that have already raised capital and want to understand how to navigate upcoming rounds without giving up more control than necessary.

Sign up for the event here

• Date: 12.05.2026
• Time: 16.00-17.00
• Location: Online – Zoom
• Speaker: Michèle Reinhardt, Senior Associate at LEXR

Key Takeaways:

• Practical insights on how founder control shifts from majority to minority ownership through funding rounds — and why this is normal.
• Expert guidance on the term-sheet levers that actually decide control: board composition, veto rights, option pools, and exit mechanics.
• Strategies for knowing where to push back in investor negotiations — and where founders usually don’t need to.

Register now to learn how to turn complex enterprise negotiations into long-term partnerships.

Disclaimer
LEXR specializes in tech startup law in Switzerland and Germany, with a focus on corporate and VC transactions. This session centres on Swiss-law topics related to founder control and fundraising. Founders at any stage and from any sector are welcome to join with their specific legal questions.

About LEXR
LEXR is a law firm for the tech world, founded in 2016 with 30+ lawyers across 5 offices in Switzerland and Germany, plus a US Desk. LEXR removes legal barriers for tech innovators — from incorporation to exit. With deep expertise in Corporate & VC Transactions, Tech Contracts, IP, Data Privacy, and Employment Law, LEXR serves startups, scale-ups, and investors throughout every stage of the company lifecycle.