HKU Startup Legal Day X ZhongLun
From Campus Startup to First Financing: Legal Structures, Equity and Funding Essentials for Founders in Hong Kong
Event Details
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This session is designed for startup teams founded by faculty, students, and alumni of Hong Kong University. It will focus on the most common legal issues encountered at the early stages of a business—issues that can significantly affect future fundraising and growth.
Topics include choosing an appropriate onshore and offshore corporate structure; founder equity allocation and employee equity incentive plans; ownership and protection of intellectual property; and key Term Sheet provisions and practical considerations when communicating with investors. The session will help startup teams establish a clearer, more workable legal foundation before fundraising.
Registration: https://airtable.com/appGp9YSpQyCLQwRh/pagwLDVg2zlLyPrfK/form
Registration Deadline: August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM
HKU Startup Legal Day
HKU Startup Legal Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the legal challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. Legal Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play a vital role in sharing their professional expertise to support and guide entrepreneurs.