🕰️ Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:02:42] Decoding Startup Convertible Notes with Mehak
[00:05:00] The ebb and flow of Indian Startup Regulations
[00:06:24] Navigating Foreign Fundraising Challenges
[00:09:24] Unraveling the Impact of Angel Tax
[00:11:46] FinTech Regulatory Changes: What You Need to Know
[00:13:24] Demystifying the Data Protection Bill
[00:15:06] Crowdfunding in India: A Comprehensive Overview
[00:17:51] Pandemic's Ripple Effect on Fundraising and Valuations
[00:19:00] ESG's Rising Importance in Indian Startups
[00:21:24] ESG Due Diligence and Compliance Indemnities
[00:23:00] Mastering the Art of Negotiating Indemnities
[00:25:50] Founder and Investor-Friendly Fundraising Terms
[00:26:55] Exploring Equity, Preference Shares, and More
[00:28:46] Striking the Right Balance in the Equity-Debt Debate
[00:29:54] Factoring vs. Debt Instruments: SAS Companies Unveiled
[00:30:47] Unpacking Investor-Friendly Terms
[00:33:23] The Trinity of Key Investor Rights
[00:34:46] Navigating Governance Issues in Startups
[00:36:31] Founder's Response to Compliance Challenges
[00:37:32] Diving into Compliance Verticals
[00:40:33] The Challenge of Compliance in India
[00:41:41] Speeding Up Contract Enforcement
[00:43:18] Streamlining Labor Laws: India's Transformation
[00:45:50] Crafting Watertight Contracts for Compliance
[00:47:38] Exploring Investor Checks and Balances
[00:49:46] Post Fraud or Embezzlement Remedies
[00:53:19] Safeguarding with Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
[00:55:16] Riding the Positive Trend: Due Diligence and Compliance Soar
💡 Summary :
In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Mehak Khanna, a seasoned corporate lawyer with extensive experience, delves into critical aspects of the startup ecosystem. She explores topics ranging from startup convertible notes and challenges in Indian startup regulations to foreign fundraising issues and the impact of FinTech regulatory changes. Mehak also discusses the overview of the Data Protection Bill, crowdfunding platforms in India, and the pandemic's effects on fundraising and startup valuations. Notably, she emphasizes the growing significance of ESG in Indian startups, providing insights into ESG due diligence and compliance indemnities. The conversation covers key investor rights, the equity-debt debate, and the evolving landscape of fundraising terms. Mehak concludes by highlighting the positive trend towards increased importance placed on due diligence and compliance in the startup ecosystem. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the legal intricacies shaping the future of venture capital and startups.
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📍 About :
A seasoned corporate lawyer with 15 years of experience in law firms and in-house legal departments, Mehak has led strategic legal advice for both large, established companies and fast-growing tech startups, as well as investors. She has overseen intricate restructuring and M&A transactions, from orchestrating contract drafting and negotiations to delivering corporate advisory services and managing real estate deals. Her expertise extends beyond practice areas to include sector-specific advice in a wide range of fields, such as FMCG, manufacturing, technology/digital, sports, food, telecommunications, entertainment, e-commerce, and retail. She is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the ET Prime Women Leadership Award 2021, Asian Legal Business India Rising Star 2021, FORBES Under 40 Top General Counsel 2020, and the 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award by Legal Era 2020. Mehak regularly engages with industry and economy in forums and media such as Mint, Business Standard, and News18.
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