ZeLo is one of Japan’s leading law firms in the area of venture investment and finance.
We have extensive experience serving as legal counsel for numerous startup fundraising transactions and venture investments by both venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) firms in Japan.
With deep expertise in both Japanese market practices and international standards, including those of the United States, our team handles a broad range of cross-border venture investment and finance matters.
We provide accurate and practical legal advice to international investors investing in Japanese startups, with a strong understanding of the nuances of Japanese business and legal culture.
What we do
- Legal Due Diligence
Deliver pricise and swift legal due diligence by leveraging our extensive experience in supporting numerous Japanese startups. - Adivising on Investment Schemes and Contract Negotiations
Provide strategic guidance on investment structures such as preferred shares, convertible equity, and warrants. Offer advice on investment contract based on Japanese laws and practices, and support clients in negotiation processes. - Handle Regulatory Compliance for Investments in Japanese Companies
Act on behalf of clients in submitting required filings related to investments in Japanese companies.
Experiences
- Supported a major VC affiliated with a leading Japanese financial institution in multiple domestic and cross-border startup investments.
- Advised a prominent global venture capital firm on its investment in a Japanese fintech startup.
- Assisted an international investor in a Japanese decarbonization-focused startup.
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