Webinar: The Silent Value Killer: Governance Mistakes Investors Don’t Forgive

How much is weak governance really costing your startup’s valuation?

Corporate governance is often dismissed as “big-company bureaucracy,” but early-stage startups can pay a steep price for neglecting it. Weak leadership structures, unclear decision-making, and missing controls are easy for investors to spot during due diligence — and they can quickly lead to valuation discounts or tougher deal terms.

In this session, co-hosted with Konsento AG, we’ll explore how these governance gaps impact startup valuation in real terms, which weaknesses investors find most critical, and what founders and board members can learn from real-world cases. We’ll also show how you can strengthen governance early on without slowing your team down or compromising agility.

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• Date: 18.02.2026
• Time: 12.00-13.00
• Location: Online – Zoom
• Speakers:
  Sandro Stricker, Co-Founder of Konsento AG
  Cédric Diego Vollmar, Managing Partner of Hitz & Partner Corporate Finance AG

Session Main Takeaways

• Why governance failures hurt valuation: Understand which weaknesses investors spot immediately — and how these translate into concrete valuation discounts.
• The critical red flags: Learn the most common governance risks in startups that have the biggest impact during due diligence.
• How to fix it early: Get practical strategies for strengthening governance from day one without slowing down your team or limiting flexibility.

Register now to learn how to protect your startup’s value and attract investment with strong governance practices.