{"id":225277,"date":"2023-11-30T11:25:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=225277"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:27:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:27:22","slug":"due-diligence-startup-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/due-diligence-startup-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Due Diligence Tips to Prepare Your Startup for Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Securing funding is a significant milestone for startups around the world. However, obtaining funding is often an extensive process. This is due to the intense due diligence investors undertake to assess the viability and potential risks associated with an investment. This article will take you through eight due diligence tips for preparing your New Zealand startup for funding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Understand Why Due Diligence Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due diligence is a comprehensive process where investors assess various aspects of a potential investment. In a startup context, this refers to its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>financial documents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/startup-intellectual-property-considerations\/\">intellectual property<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business contracts; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/how-structure-startup\/\">legal structure<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors will conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate a startup\u2019s prospects. However, due diligence is also a way to evaluate a business\u2019 legal health. As such, startups must actively address legal considerations to instil confidence in prospective investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Preparing your startup in advance can expedite the due diligence process and increase its chances of securing funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Consider Organisational Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must ensure your startup&#8217;s legal structure aligns with your growth and funding goals. Common structures for New Zealand startups include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>limited liability companies; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/business-structures\/business-partnerships-best-suited-type\/\">partnerships<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should seek legal advice on the most suitable structure for your business. Potential investors may not prefer certain business structures due to liability implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also be sure to establish strong corporate governance practices. This includes clear roles and responsibilities for directors and shareholders. 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You should consider engaging an experienced legal professional to assist with this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Know Your Industry Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must understand and comply with industry-specific regulations and licensing requirements that may apply to your startup. Again, engaging an experienced legal professional can be a great way to ensure you are across all of your obligations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One regulation that applies to all startups is New Zealand&#8217;s privacy laws. You should develop and implement thorough privacy policies to protect customer and employee data and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Review Your Financial Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must maintain accurate financial records. This includes your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>income statements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balance sheets; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cash flow statements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be confident that they reflect your startup\u2019s current financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, you must comply with New Zealand&#8217;s tax laws and regulations. You must also address any outstanding tax issues and seek professional advice where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Assess Legal Disputes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must disclose any ongoing legal disputes to investors during the due diligence process. You should be prepared to explain the potential outcome of these disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you must also be able to sufficiently demonstrate that your startup complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>employment laws; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consumer protection laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Review Your Employee Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you must ensure that all employment contracts are legally compliant and contain essential clauses. Essential clauses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>termination;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confidentiality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employee rights and obligations; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>non-compete agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/21140438\/NZ-Startup-Manual-251x360-2.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Essential reading for anyone building their startup. 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