When preparing a company to attract an investor, it is crucial to organize corporate matters, intellectual property rights, contracts with counterparties, and to identify potential risks and issues that should be addressed before starting the investment process.
Proper preparation of the company for investment increases its attractiveness and helps achieve better transaction terms. In practice, this primarily means organizing corporate documentation (articles of association, resolutions, shareholders’ registers), clarifying intellectual property ownership (trademarks, patents, software), and reviewing employment matters and key commercial contracts with suppliers and clients.
Before entering into talks with investors, it is worth conducting an internal due diligence review to identify and resolve legal, financial, or tax issues in advance. This allows the transaction process to proceed more efficiently and gives investors greater confidence in the stability and value of the business.
At MFW Fiałek, we advise clients on how to prepare their company for investor involvement, providing legal analysis and supporting them throughout the entire process – from structuring the transaction, through negotiations, to closing.
Why prepare in advance?
The better prepared the company, the higher the chances of achieving a better valuation, a faster due diligence process, and greater investor trust. From our experience, completing formal preparations before engaging with investors can shorten the transaction timeline by several months.
If you are planning to attract an investor or sell a stake in your company, contact our M&A Team – we will be happy to help you prepare your business for the investment process and support you in discussions with potential investors.