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Business acquisitions and sales are not solely the domain of international corporations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland are increasingly confronted with issues relating to corporate transactions and succession planning. Sometimes the focus is on a traditional succession, sometimes on strategic growth, or on the involvement of investors. For many entrepreneurs, however, this is not an everyday step – rather, it is one that comes with significant legal, tax, and emotional challenges.

Globalization and digitalization enable companies to recruit talents worldwide. But what legal and administrative hurdles do Swiss companies need to consider when hiring people abroad?

After eight parts of theory, it's the perfect time to shift the focus to practice: How can a financing round be carried out efficiently, in a legally compliant and cost-effective manner? That’s exactly what we’re exploring in today’s blog post – namely, the structured execution of your capital increase.

When a company decides to raise capital, it needs more than just investors and funding: it requires legally sound resolutions to support the process. In this blog post, we take a closer look at which resolutions are required, how they must be structured, and why they are crucial for shareholders and the company.

After intensive discussions with investors, the preparation of the term sheet, and a successful legal due diligence, the next major milestone is approaching: the closing of the financing round. Also known as "Vollzug" in German, the closing involves various legal, administrative, and organizational tasks. Although complex, this step ultimately brings the company closer to its main goal: actually receiving the agreed capital.

During financing rounds, the Shareholders' Agreement (commonly referred to as "SHA") is a key document defining the rules of engagement between shareholders. Below is an overview of what founders need to know about the SHA and which topics are typically covered.