💼 Term sheet: the first key document in your fundraising journey 📄 What’s really in a term sheet, and why does it matter so much for founders? Pierre-Alexis Léonard, lawyer and CEO of dups, breaks down everything you need to know — including crucial negotiation tips to protect your interests. Curious to dive in? 👇 #TermSheet #FounderAdvice #VentureCapital
dups
Fundraising
Brussels, Brussels Region 1,622 followers
The one-stop shop for startups for your startup's success.
About us
🚀 dups is the one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups, combining financial, legal and governance under one roof. 📈 We support entrepreneurs throughout their journey from incorporation to exit with a pragmatic approach and a founder mindset. How do we work at Dups? 🔹 A to Z Support: Each year, our investment committee selects up to 10 startups for comprehensive A to Z support. We guide them through the entire fundraising or exit process, from start to the final signature at the notary’s office. We also connect them with our network of investors or potential acquirers. Our success is tied to theirs, with an all-inclusive service and success fee. 🔹 Tailored Support: Whether it's financial planning, valuation, stock option plans, negotiations, shareholder agreements, share purchase agreements, or reporting, we offer the specific expertise entrepreneurs and investors need at each stage. 💡💼 As part of deminor NXT, we leverage expertise built over more than 30 years in financial, legal and corporate governance matters. At dups, we applied this knowhow to the world of startups and scaleups.
- Website
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https://www.dups.be
External link for dups
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Brussels Region
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Fundraising, Startups, Scaleups, Growth, Legal services, Valuation, Due diligence, Contracts, Shareholders agreements, Negotiation, Financial services, Business Plan, Founders, Raising capital, and Governance
Locations
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Rue Joseph Stevens
Brussels, Brussels Region 1000, BE
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Amelia Earhartlaan 17
Ghent, Flemish Region 9051, BE
Employees at dups
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Pierre-Alexis Léonard
CEO at dups - the one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups, combining financial, legal and governance
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Stéphanie Abiraad
Startup Legal Advisor @ dups | Legal & Governance @ deminor NXT
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Gauthier Davignon
Legal counsel at Dups - the one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups combining financial, legal and governance.
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Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco
COO at Dups - The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups, combining financial, legal and governance.
Updates
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✨ Money Academy- Week 10 ✨ ➡️ Deux derniers workshops au Merode, dans une ambiance festive animée par les militants place Poelaert. Pierre-Alexis Léonard et Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco de chez Dups nous ont parlé de la levée de fonds de A à Z. Un bon résumé de toutes les étapes nécessaires pour y atteindre l’objectif et être le mieux armé ! Ensuite ☀️Sylviane Cannio nous a inspiré autour du leadership féminin ! Last but not least, TheMerode a offert un mois de membership à toutes les participantes de la Money Academy. Merci pour ce beau cadeau qui permettra aux entrepreneuses de networker à max et continuer à s’inspirer grâce à l’incroyable programmation ! 🙌 Après 10 semaines d’apprentissage, de défis et de belles rencontres, nous sommes fières de cette cohorte de femmes ambitieuses qui portent de magnifiques projets ! Votre énergie et votre détermination nous inspirent. Merci à nos partenaires de confiance, Belfius et Ville de Bruxelles - Stad Brussel, qui rendent tout cela possible 💙. 🚀 L’entrepreneuriat féminin a un bel avenir, et on continue de le soutenir.
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🛠️ How do we work at dups ? 🤝 🔹 A to Z Support: Each year, our investment committee selects up to 10 startups for comprehensive A to Z support. We guide them through the entire fundraising or exit process, from start to the final signature at the notary’s office. We also connect them with our network of investors or potential acquirers. ✍️✅ Our success is tied to theirs, with an all-inclusive service and success fee. 🔹 Tailored Support: Whether it's financial planning, valuation, stock option plans, negotiations, shareholder agreements, share purchase agreements, or reporting, we offer the specific expertise entrepreneurs and investors need at each stage.📊💼 Let’s make your startup journey a success, together! 🚀💪 #StartupSupport #Fundraising #BusinessGrowth #FinancialPlanning
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✨ Can Europe catch up with the U.S. in venture capital? 💡 Europe’s venture capital scene has grown tenfold since 2005. 📈 But despite this progress, something’s still missing—our most promising startups often struggle to scale, secure funding, or stay local. Why is this happening? 🤔 At dups, we’ve dived deep into this question, analyzing the latest insights from the European Investment Bank and other key data sources. Our team has uncovered the real obstacles holding Europe back—and the bold steps we need to take to level the playing field with the U.S. 🌍 🚀 Discover our findings and the potential solutions to bridge the gap in our latest article. This is a must-read for anyone invested in Europe’s innovation future. ➡️ Read the full article on dups.be to see how we can help Europe’s startups thrive. Link in first comment ! #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Research
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💡 Ready to master your fundraising? Join our FREE webinar with Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco and Johan Luntumbue to uncover the secrets of successful fundraising. Here’s what you’ll gain: 🚀 Actionable tips to attract the right investors 📊 Strategies to craft compelling financial plans 🤝 Real-world examples to negotiate confidently ⏳ Seats are filling up fast—don’t miss out! 🗓️ When: Thursday, December 12th, 12:00 📍 Where: Online 👉 Sign up today : Link in comments. #Webinar #StartupGrowth #FundraisingTips
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🚨 Free webinar alert! Is your fundraising strategy holding you back? Join our fundraising experts Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco and Johan Luntumbue for a game-changing session on: ✔️ Capturing the attention of the right investors ✔️ Strengthening your position in critical negotiations ✔️ Avoiding the most common fundraising pitfalls ⚠️ Hurry, spots are limited. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 12th, 12:00 📍 Location: Online 👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot now and take charge of your fundraising: Link in comments ⬇️ #FundraisingJourney #StartupWebinar #NegotiationSkills
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🚨 Free webinar alert! Is your fundraising strategy holding you back? Join our fundraising experts Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco and Johan Luntumbue for a game-changing session on: ✔️ Capturing the attention of the right investors ✔️ Strengthening your position in critical negotiations ✔️ Avoiding the most common fundraising pitfalls ⚠️ Hurry, spots are limited. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 12th, 12:00 📍 Location: Online 👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot now and take charge of your fundraising: Link in comments ⬇️ #FundraisingJourney #StartupWebinar #NegotiationSkills
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🎉📈 Client success story ! dups is proud to have supported Recovr, a fintech innovator, in successfully closing their seed funding round. 💥 This funding will enable Recovr to scale its SaaS platform in Belgium and internationally, solidifying its position as a leading player in debt recovery software. A huge congratulations to the founders, Gerardo Drappa and Alessandro Drappa, for this milestone achievement! 👏 The round was made possible thanks to the support of finance&invest.brussels, our partner BeAngels (shoutout to Claire Munck), and other private investors. This is just the beginning for Recovr—stay tuned as they continue to revolutionize the debt recovery industry. 💼🚀 ➡️ Learn more about Recovr: https://www.recovr.be/ #Fundraising #Fintech #SaaS #Dups #BeAngels #DebtRecovery
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dups, your startup's one-stop shop for success 💥 What does that mean ? ⬇️ 🔥 Starting strong: We handle the essentials—incorporation, founders' agreements, and financial plans—so you can focus on launching your business with confidence. 🔗 Securing funding: From crafting financial plans and pitch decks, computing valuations to negotiating with investors and close the deal, we guide you through every step of your fundraising process. Our investment committee selects less than 10 startups a year that we introduce to our network of investors as well. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Team motivation: We design and implement customized Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) to attract and retain talent while staying compliant with Belgian regulations. 📊 Exit strategies: We prepare detailed financial plans, investment memos, and manage the legal process to ensure a smooth and profitable exit. We become your partner all along the process and make sure you secure the best deal. Whether your preparing for your first fundraising or planning to sell your company, dups has your back. ➡️ Learn more about how we simplify the complex: https://dups.be/ #Startups #Fundraising #LegalSupport #FinancialPlanning #ScaleUps
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🤯 Struggling with your fundraising? We’ve got you covered! 🚀 Join our free webinar, "Master Your Fundraising Negotiations," where industry experts, Louis Vanheurck de Tornaco and Johan Luntumbue will share proven tips and actionable strategies to help you: ✔️ Attract the right investors ✔️ Strengthen your negotiation position ✔️ Avoid common pitfalls in financial and legal terms 💡 Why attend? - Learn how to craft compelling financial plans that resonate with investors. - Discover real-life negotiation examples to secure better deals. - Gain insights from advisors who've guided successful fundraising journeys. ⏳ Act fast—spots are limited! Secure your place now before it’s too late. Your startup’s next big step starts here. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 12th, 12:00 📍 Location: Online 👉 Reserve your spot today and take control of your fundraising journey: Link in comments. Don’t wait—this is your chance to make your next round a game-changer! 💼✨ #Fundraising #Startups #Webinar #NegotiationTips #StartupSuccess