Insights

Cap table adjustments in Dutch startups and scale-ups can affect dilution, governance, investor rights, conversion mechanics and exit waterfalls. Learn what founders and investors should consider.

Corporate/M&A lawyer Dirk de Waard explains the key lessons from the Dutch Supreme Court’s Getir ruling. Fellow directors must actively assess conflicts of interest, even if the conflicted director remains silent. For foreign investors and PE investors, a Dutch board seat may not always be enough protection.

Investing in the Netherlands? This article outlines the key legal considerations for international investors, including structuring, governance and risk allocation.

Setting up a European business with a Dutch holding company requires more than just incorporating an entity. It involves key legal considerations for founders and investors building scalable cross-border structures.

In this article, corporate law attorney Dirk de Waard discusses the current scheme in the Netherlands and the adjustment of the tax scheme for share option rights, which tries to make Dutch startups more attractive to talented employees. In addition, a comparison is made with the regulations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Insights on Dutch private equity transactions, management participation, governance, buy-and-build structures and post-closing PE arrangements.

Legal guidance for foreign companies, investors and entrepreneurs setting up a Dutch B.V. in the Netherlands, including incorporation, governance and shareholder arrangements.

The Dutch tech ecosystem remains strong, but scaling remains the central challenge. Based on Techleap’s State of Dutch Tech 2026, this article discusses foreign capital, deeptech, AI talent, scale-up growth and the legal issues founders and investors should prepare for.

The Dutch coalition agreement “Aan de slag” recognises startups and scaleups as drivers of economic growth and innovation. This article explains what the plans may mean in practice for founders, management teams and investors.