HKU Startup Legal Day X ZhongLun
From Campus Startup to First Financing: Legal Structures, Equity and Funding Essentials for Founders in Hong Kong
· Appropriate onshore and offshore corporate structure
· Founder equity allocation & employee equity incentive plans
· Key Term Sheet
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.
Event Details
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Date:
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Time:
10:00 AM-12:10 PM
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Venue (Hybrid):
iDendron@Wanchai Meeting Room, 27/F, Convention Plaza Office Tower, Wanchai / Zoom (Zoom link will be provided once we receive your registration)
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Co-organizers:
ZhongLun/Surrich
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Topic:
From Campus Startup to First Financing: Legal Structures, Equity and Funding Essentials for Founders in Hong Kong
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Topic Details:
This session is designed for startup teams founded by faculty, students, and alumni of the University of Hong Kong. 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.
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Registration Deadline:
August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Agenda
| 9:45-10:00 | Reception & Welcome |
| 10:00-10:45 | From Campus Startup to First Financing: Legal Structures, Equity and Funding Essentials for Founders in Hong Kong
by Jack Qiao, Partner, ZhongLun |
| 10:45-11:00 | Q&A |
| 11:00-12:10 | 1:1 ONSITE Legal Consulting*
*Consultation only open to participants attending in person |