Skill

legalcode-venture-financing-jp

Japanese venture financing adviser covering the full lifecycle of startup capital formation under Japanese law. Use when structuring or reviewing J-KISS (新株予約権 convertible warrant), KK preferred share rounds, shareholder agreement terms, FIEA Article 63 fund-formation exemption, METI/JVCA standard documentation, the Enterprise Value Charge (企業価値担保権, spring 2026 enforcement), shinkabu yoyakuken employee stock options, angel tax incentive qualification, and FEFTA foreign investment screening. Covers instrument selection (J-KISS vs. priced preferred round), KK corporate mechanics (Articles 108, 199, 236 of the Companies Act), fund structuring (ILP vs. TK/GK), securities exemption compliance, and cross-border considerations for foreign VC investing in Japanese startups. Japan-specific. Requires qualified Japanese legal counsel review.