From Idea to GmbH

​Are you working on an idea, maybe with a friend or two, and wondering when it needs to become an actual company? Most people get stuck at this point, mostly because nobody explains the legal side in plain words.

​On 2 December, Vera Oldenburger, partner at Lexr, comes to Munich to walk us through the first steps of founding in Germany:

• ​Founding as a team: equity splits, vesting, and what happens if a co-founder leaves

• ​Setting up for growth: UG vs. GmbH, holding structures, and protecting your IP

• ​Thinking ahead: what investors look for, how a round dilutes founders, and employee equity

​She’ll give a short talk of about 20 minutes. The rest of the evening is open for your questions, so bring the ones you’ve been googling late at night.

​📅 Wednesday, December 2, 2026
📍 Location: Upon registration

​Free entry, with drinks and snacks on site.

By the way, applications for Manage and More are open until 6 December. Apply here