Cap tables explained Whether you are looking to attract more investors or make key appointments for your start-up, you need a strong, up-to-date cap table. An accurate cap table gives potential investors the information they need to decide whether they will invest in your venture. It also helps stakeholders to keep track of their interests and shows potential employees what you can offer as stock options. Clara Mar 02 · 8-minute read
Clara’s latest product updates Your journey on Clara just got a whole lot easier now thanks to our brand new dashboard. Our all-new dashboard is designed to make it easier to get to the parts of the Clara platform that matter to you, plus gives you also visibility and progress across a variety of tasks. Clara Nov 13 · 4-minute read
An Introduction to Delaware C Corps You want a structure and business environment attractive to investors and venture capital firms. Many investors and venture capitalists say a Delaware C-corp is a good option. Clara May 05 · 8-minute read
Key differences between ADGM and DIFC The ADGM and the DIFC are financial free zones in the UAE with independent jurisdictions exempted from the UAE’s civil and commercial laws. For founders looking for a place to register a new business, both are great jurisdictions to choose from. Education May 16 · 5-minute read
Founders Agreement vs Shareholders Agreement The key elements of both Founders Agreements and Shareholders Agreements may vary depending on the specific circumstances and needs of the company. There might be overlaps between the two documents, but the difference can be found in the main elements of each. Education May 12 · 9-minute read
Protecting your business with non-competes One way to protect your startup from unfair competition is to include non-compete clauses in your employment contracts. You could also have a non-compete in the shareholders agreement that you sign with your investors. Education May 11 · 9-minute read
Aranca endorses Clara’s cap table scenario modelling feature Clara’s new round modeling feature will enable Clara users to visualize captable pre and post new funding rounds at different valuation ranges Press May 06 · 3-minute read
Clara partners with VMS to empower Mena entrepreneurs VMS, a premier venture studio fostering innovation, and Clara, a pioneering platform streamlining company digital formations and startup legal processes, Press Mar 11 · 2-minute read
MENA Series A Term Sheet template updated by Clara and the endorsing partners The Term Sheet has been developed for use in common law jurisdictions such as ADGM and DIFC. Press Jan 31 · 2-minute read
Funding rounds; what you need, when and why The initial funding rounds of a start-up are often referred to as seed funding. At this stage, investors invest in the founder, the idea, and the company's potential. That money is usually used for product development and market research. Many start-ups don't make it to the next round of funding. Startups Jan 13 · 8-minute read
A day in the life of a startup founder – Zohare Haider, Co-founder & CEO of jalebi.io Co-founder and CEO of jalebi.io, Zohare Haider is on a mission to help restaurants streamline operations to increase marginal income on every order they craft. Startups Sep 23 · 6-minute read
A day in the life of a startup founder | Feras Jalbout, CEO and Founder of Baraka Clara user Feras Jalbout founded Baraka after a career as an investor, spotting a gap in the market to promote financial inclusion and educate, enable, and empower everyone to invest. We spoke to him about the ups and downs of building a successful startup. Startups Aug 12 · 5-minute read
UAE Corporate Tax for ADGM Entities [PAST] About the webinar A popular topic among business owners in the UAE with companies incorporated within ADGM. This webinar is Webinars Apr 01 · 1-minute read
A guide to ESOPs [PAST] About the webinar Are ESOPs one of the best ways to motivate your employees? Absolutely. While startup founders typically have Webinars Mar 07 · 1-minute read
Setting up your holding company -Tips & Strategies [PAST] About the webinar We know starting a business can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be when Webinars Mar 07 · 1-minute read