Start-up and Scale-up

At some point, every start-up or scale-up will have to face various legal issues. At Ploum, we understand that entrepreneurs in the start-up and scale-up phase would rather invest their time and money in growing their business. Nevertheless, it is crucial to seek sound legal advice from the start, so that you can continue building your business with confidence. Our team offers tailored legal advice to support your business at every step, from start-up to scale-up and beyond.

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+31 (0)10 4406440 info@ploum.nl

Why do start-ups choose Ploum?

Our lawyers and notaries have extensive experience in assisting start-ups and scale-ups in various sectors. In doing so, we offer legal advice tailored to the specific needs of your business.

We are your legal partner and believe in long-term relationships with our clients. That is why we like to invest in these relationships. At Ploum, we accommodate entrepreneurs in the start-up phase in terms of costs, while giving them the same attention, service and expertise as all our other clients. From incorporation to international expansion, we are ready to help you every step of the way.

Tom de Vrede (co-founder Levvr): “At Ploum, I feel that we are really number one. We have received support from Ploum in a broad area, in a way that is start-up friendly." Read more.

We help start-ups and scale-ups with

We have all the knowledge to identify legal pitfalls and opportunities. That way, you have certainty in advance and can avoid having to fix mistakes afterwards. For example, we help with:

  • Setting up a legal entity;
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts;
  • Protecting ideas and trademarks;
  • Drafting employment contracts;
  • Safeguarding privacy of employees, customers and suppliers;
  • Drafting and reviewing general terms and conditions;
  • Applying for licences.

Menno Gravemaker (founder Momo Medical): "I think many companies need to set this up just a bit more conveniently at the beginning. We learned a lot in the first phase and Ploum thought along with us in many situations". Read more.

Collaborations in Rotterdam and beyond

Ploum has been a partner of various initiatives for start-ups and scale-ups for many years.

YES!Delft

YES!Delft supports tech start-ups in rapidly and successfully bringing technological innovations to market and we advise the start-ups with our legal expertise. You’ll find us on the YES!Delft campus every month.

CityLab010

Citylab010 invests €1 million annually in innovative Rotterdam initiatives. Ploum supports those project-makers with legal advice around their subsidy application and execution.

Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship

The Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) stimulates entrepreneurship through research and programmes. Together we organise events and sessions in which we help entrepreneurs both legally and substantively.

The Entrepreneurs Club

Ploum is also associated as an expert with the Entrepreneurs Club, an organisation that supports entrepreneurs and companies in achieving results, growth and success.

Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers helps AI start-ups scale and make impact. As partner we are ready to assist participants with legal questions from incorporation to contracts and intellectual property.

Any questions?

Would you like to know more or do you have a legal question? If so, feel free to contact one of our team members. We would love to work with you on the success of your business!

Attorney at law, Partner

Sabin Tigu

Expertises:  Intellectual property rights, Trademark and Design registration, Technology, Media and Telecom, Start-up and Scale-up,

Attorney at law, Partner

Matthijs Gardien

Expertises:  Contract law, Litigation, IT-Law, Cybersecurity , Privacy law, Start-up and Scale-up, Commercial Contracts, E-commerce, Artificial intelligence,

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