Interdisciplinary from a single source
StartUp &
Venture Capital
Welcome to LW.P Lüders Warneboldt, your reliable interdisciplinary start-up consultancy. With over 40 years of experience and more than 80 experts at our offices in Hanover and Lehrte, we specialise in assisting you with all your legal, tax and commercial questions. We support start-ups from the seed phase through to exit.
Interdisciplinary support for founding a company
The cornerstone of successfully founding a company lies in the right corporate structure. We advise on legal forms, articles of association and liability issues and ensure a future-proof basis. Whether a GmbH, UG or holding company – we organise the founding process efficiently and with legal certainty.
Tax law advice for founders and investors
In addition to the business and legal aspects of setting up a company, there are also many tax aspects to consider from the outset. We would like to provide you as a founder or investor with holistic, proactive and individualised tax advice. We will take care of all tax-related ongoing issues for you so that you can concentrate on the operational development of your company. We handle special tax issues and structures individually and often in interdisciplinary coordination.
Negotiating and drafting participation, shareholder and pool agreements
Start-ups need clear regulations for shareholdings and shareholder relationships. We draft customised contracts that regulate investor entry, voting rights and exit clauses with legal certainty – for stable partnerships and long-term success.
Employee stock option programmes: Implementing ESOP & VSOP with legal certainty
Smart participation models are essential for retaining talent in the long term. We develop tax and legally optimised concepts such as virtual shares (VSOP) or direct equity investments that motivate employees and convince investors.
Evaluating start-ups: recognising and understanding business models and potential
The maturity, team and scalability of a start-up’s business model must be understood and taken into account by us in order to plan the ability to generate future cash flows and assess the risks. These two parameters form the basis of a forward-looking and cash flow-orientated determination of the enterprise value of a start-up.
We also take a well-founded look at the valuation of a financing round that has already taken place.
Negotiating and organising financing rounds
Growth needs capital. We support start-ups through financing rounds – from the seed phase to Series A and beyond. We draft investment agreements, secure investor interests and optimise financing for sustainable success.
Mentoring before and during the start-up phase
We want to actively support young entrepreneurs before and during the start-up phase. We act as mentors at various start-up centres in Lower Saxony and offer holistic, individual and generally interdisciplinary start-up coaching for start-up teams. Mentoring and start-up coaching are very important elements in giving start-ups the best possible start to their entrepreneurial activities. It is also important for us to provide positive support for start-ups during the foundation phase.
Your contact persons
Dr Benjamin Lüders
Lawyer and notary
Stefan Gemmeke
Auditor, tax consultant, managing director
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FAQ - The most frequently asked questions to our startup consultants
In our FAQ section, we answer general questions about start-up consulting and our specific services
According to a study, around 80-90% of start-ups in Germany fail within the first five years. However, this figure can vary depending on the industry and the definition of “failure”.
The amount of equity required to launch a startup can vary greatly depending on the type and size of the planned business. It is important to create a solid business and financial plan to answer this question for your specific venture.
Technology-driven start-ups, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, healthcare technology, sustainable technologies and FinTech, often show great potential for future growth in their business model. Nevertheless, the success of a startup depends on many factors, including company management, the market, timing and financing.
Start-ups can be financed by capital in various ways, including equity, loans, crowdfunding, government subsidies and investors as well as venture capital or business angels. Which method is best depends on the specific needs and circumstances of the company.
The time required to set up a company can vary greatly and depends on many factors, e.g. the complexity of the business model, preparation time, legal aspects and financing. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even years. Once it has been decided that a GmbH is to be founded, it often takes no longer than three weeks from the date of notarisation to entry in the commercial register.
There are several exit strategies for startups, including sale to another company (also known as mergers & acquisitions), initial public offering (IPO), management buyout (MBO) or simply dissolving the company. Choosing the right exit strategy depends on a variety of factors, including the goals of the founders and investors, the market situation and the financial health of the company.
The cost of legal advice varies greatly depending on the service and scope of the advice required and the complexity of the company. At LW.P Lüders Warneboldt, startups benefit from our extensive network in the startup scene, which allows us to offer customised solutions. For a precise cost estimate, we recommend arranging a free initial consultation. We focus on long-term, trusting cooperation and know that start-ups have very limited resources for legal advice, especially in the start-up phase.
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