{"id":8635,"date":"2017-11-02T17:18:49","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T09:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=8635"},"modified":"2023-01-18T13:22:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T05:22:58","slug":"fundraising-business-consider-crowdfunding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/post\/fundraising-business-consider-crowdfunding\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraising for your business? Consider crowdfunding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to raise capital to expand your small business or launch a new idea? Earlier this week, Zegal organised a session on <\/span><b>Fundraising Know-how for Your Business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of our Legal Academy Series, with our event partner DBS. Apart from the common issue of fundraising that both startups and small businesses face, we discussed an approach to raising capital that is growing in popularity \u2013 crowdfunding. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8638 size-fp-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Legal Academy Series Fundraising\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-640x320.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-1200x600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FB-banner-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you missed it, here is what we discussed during the session: <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basics_of_Fundraising_Instruments\"><\/span>The Basics of Fundraising Instruments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C-u Pinn Koh, Director of Arielle Law Corporation, first introduced us to the types of fundraising instruments available to businesses. There are two main fundraising avenues: equity financing and debt financing. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8636\"  class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8636 size-fp-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fundraising\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">C-u Pinn Koh, Director of Arielle Law Corporation, introducing the types of fundraising instruments available to businesses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Equity_Financing\"><\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b>What is Equity Financing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity financing is essentially raising capital by <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/use-case\/selling-shares\/\">selling shares<\/a> in your company to investors. There are two main kinds of shares that companies can issue: ordinary shares and <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/preference-shares-investment-agreement\/\">preference shares<\/a>. By default, all issued shares are <\/span><b>ordinary shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ordinary shares entitle the shareholder to a claim over the income and assets of the company in the event of winding up or liquidation. In some cases, you may want to issue <\/span><b>preference shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your shareholders, which would give the shareholder additional rights and benefits, such as additional voting rights or a fixed rate of return to create certainty on your shareholder\u2019s return on investment (ROI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preference shares may be cumulative or noncumulative: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cumulative preference shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If the fixed dividend entitlement of any financial year is unpaid, the dividend amount that is owed accrues and must be paid in the future. All accumulated dividends must be paid to the preference shareholders before distribution of dividends to ordinary shareholders; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Noncumulative preference shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If a dividend is not paid in any financial year, it will be deemed \u201cforfeited\u201d. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefit of raising capital through preference shares is that unlike a loan, you don\u2019t have to pay a fixed interest rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some other kinds of preference shares that your company may want to issue: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Redeemable preference shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shareholders are entitled to repayment of their invested amount at a fixed date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Convertible preference shares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shareholders are granted an option to convert their preference shares into ordinary shares on a pre-determined conversion formula; <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When issuing preference shares, you would need a Term Sheet that sets out key terms such as dividend rights, liquidation priority, pre-emptive rights, voting rights and conversion, if any.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/early-stage-funding-with-ordinary-shares\/\">RELATED READING: Early Stage Funding with Ordinary Shares<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Debt_Financing\"><\/span>What is Debt Financing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debt financing refers to borrowing money from an outside source, such as a bank, with the promise of paying back the borrowed amount plus any agreed-upon interest at a later date. Taking out a loan from a bank typically requires your company to have collateral. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some legal instruments by which you can take out loans include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/promissory-note\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promissory Note<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A simplified <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/loan-agreement\/\">loan agreement<\/a> that records the terms of a loan; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/convertible-note-instrument\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convertible Note<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A debt instrument that converts into equity under predefined conditions. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factoring Agreement: An increasingly popular mode of financing for companies that have been in operation for at least two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promissory Notes are signed contracts in writing with a definite and unconditional express promise by a specified payer to pay a certain quantum of money to a specified payee. While the absence of a date does not invalidate a Promissory Note, this may impede the calculation of interest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using a Convertible Note, it is important that you have in place a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/convertible-note-subscription-agreement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convertible Note Subscription Agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allows your investor to subscribe for Convertible Note(s) and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/convertible-note-certificate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convertible Note Certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that evidences the noteholder\u2019s title to the Convertible Note. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factoring is an arrangement where the factor purchases the outstanding invoices and claims from your company and procures the legal right to claim and collect the monies that are due and outstanding under the accounts receivables. This allows you to outsource your claims and debt collection and gives you instant liquidity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An advantage of debt financing is that it gives the company instant liquidity without diluting your ownership interest. However, note that unlike equity, debt must be repaid at some point. Even during difficult financial periods, your company still has an obligation to pay the interest rates or you would default on your loan. There are typically also restrictions that come with debt financing, such as the requirement that you seek the lender\u2019s permission should you wish to pursue further fundraising activities. This may curtail your ability to raise capital. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Introduction_to_Crowdfunding\"><\/span>An Introduction to Crowdfunding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following on from the discussion on fundraising instruments, founder and CEO of Aces Crowdfund Alloysius Heng shared about crowdfunding as a potential avenue for fundraising. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8637\"  class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8637 size-fp-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Crowdfunding\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fundraising4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alloysius Heng, founder and CEO of Aces Crowdfund, has a keen interest in financial technology. He believes that with the rapid advance of the internet in conjunction with the global capital markets, there will be a social and financial services revolution heralding an exciting technology-driven era ahead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, crowdfunding, also known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowdsourcing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the process of a company publishing via a platform a request for funding and allowing interested investors to advance a portion of the amount that the company is seeking. Crowdfunding platforms typically have a less stringent process for starting a crowdfunding campaign. Rather, it is the potential investors who contribute to your crowdfunding campaign that make the decision on whether to invest based on their evaluation of your company\u2019s proposal, track record and team. The reach of a crowdfunding campaign is also much wider, as potential investors from all around the world with access to online crowdfunding platforms will have the opportunity to view your campaign. Crowdfunding can be done via either equity financing or debt financing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Singapore, crowdfunding is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with the issuance of the securities-based crowdfunding (SCF) guidelines in June 2016. All companies that wish to operate a SCF platform must acquire a Capital Markets Services License (CMSL) and licensed crowdfunding platform operators must abide by the strict rules laid out by MAS and in the Securities and Futures Act. This regulatory system ensures that certain practices are followed, such as having the crowdfunding platform hold funds in an escrow account before they are directly released to the fundraiser. This reduces the risk of funds getting misappropriated. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Venture_Capital_or_Crowdfunding_%E2%80%93_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span>Venture Capital or Crowdfunding \u2013 Which Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common avenue of fundraising that companies turn to is <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/a-beginners-guide-to-venture-capital-funding-for-new-businesses\/\">venture capital<\/a>. This can be beneficial as many VC firms take a hands-on approach and have professional staff that can help you build your expertise. Unfortunately, VC firms are typically inundated with tons of projects which makes securing VC funding a competitive process. VCs also typically subject its startups to a stringent due diligence process that may take 3 to 6 months before deciding to extend funding in stages. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/angel-investors-vs-venture-capitalists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RELATED READING: Angel investors vs venture capitalists<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, crowdfunding is a much simpler process. The company retains control over decisions such as whether to structure their crowdfunding opportunity as debt or equity financing. Crowdfunding is usually more suitable for companies which only require smaller amounts of funds, below the minimum loan amounts set by traditional lending institutions such as banks. Crowdfunding platforms typically provide companies advice on how to meet their crowdfunding targets across various stages. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note, however, that crowdfunding is more suitable for certain types of projects and industries. For instance, crowdfunding may not be suitable for more complex projects for which potential investors may not have the requisite specialised knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_about_crowdfunding\"><\/span>How to go about crowdfunding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the exact process for executing a crowdfunding campaign varies depending on which crowdfunding platform you utilise, a typical process goes as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register your interest to raise funds via a crowdfunding platform; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare and submit all the relevant documents for the crowdfunding platform\u2019s review and risks scoring; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with the team and pitch your project; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide how your company would like to raise funds (i.e. debt or equity financing); <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop the marketing and information package to be listed on the platform; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload the information onto the platform; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor your campaign progress; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the escrow account conditions; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive your funds, monitor and execute your obligations. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the startup scene grows more competitive, crowdfunding democratises access to capital and new ideas, a phenomenon amplified by the arrival of the digital age.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of popular crowdfunding platforms that you can use for your startup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_Kickstarter_Gofundme_and_Indiegogo\"><\/span><b>The Difference Between Kickstarter, Gofundme and Indiegogo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Adapted from<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/grasshopper.com\/resources\/tools\/crowdfunding-platforms-kickstarter-gofundme-indiegogo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> Grasshopper.com<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/\">Kickstarter<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically supports creative projects such as art, music, fashion and film<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All or nothing funding, meaning \u2013<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backers\u2019 credit cards will only be charged if the funding goal is reached<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the funding goal is not reached, <\/span><b>no one is charged<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (this is good because <\/span>backers typically expect finished projects even if they aren\u2019t fully funded<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees \u2013<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kickstarter has a 5% fee on all successfully raised funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>no fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the campaign fails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical backer is not seeking to profit but rather simply want to see the project made<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only about 65% of Kickstarter projects ultimately get fully funded before the campaign deadline<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gofundme.com\">Gofundme<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All manner of projects are supported on Gofundme, but it is typically used for personal causes and life events such as education, medical treatment, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You keep any funds that are raised<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees are the same whether funding goals are fully or partially reached<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donors may still expect results despite incomplete funding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform does not have its own community unlike other crowdfunding sites, but the campaigns are easily shareable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/\">Indiegogo<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campaigns on this platform usually have lower funding goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have the choice between all or nothing funding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose the \u201ckeep what you raise plan\u201d, fees are incurred regardless of whether you reach your goal or not<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_draft_the_required_contracts\"><\/span>How to draft the required contracts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing and managing legal has always been difficult and expensive. It\u2019s the last thing you want to worry about when you\u2019re trying to raise capital. Zegal is cloud legal software with your business at the core, we understand your difficulties and help you solve these in three ways: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart <\/span><b>end-to-end legal software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allows you to create, e-sign, manage and store legal documents in the cloud; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamless <\/span><b>integrations with your existing apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including cloud storage solutions such as Google Drive and cloud accounting software Xero; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Connect SMEs and lawyers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the Zegal app so that you can get the legal advice that you need in a timely manner. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that running a business can be hard, and we are here to equip you with the tools to simplify the process. Fundraising is just one of the aspects of running a business, and we can\u2019t wait to bring you more insights on a whole host of other topics in the upcoming sessions of our Legal Academy Series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8633 size-fp-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min-1024x701.png\" alt=\"Zegal Screenshot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min-1024x701.png 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min-640x438.png 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/screenshot-app-min.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a class=\"blog__button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\">Claim your free trial. Start drafting legal documents with Zegal today.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any topics in mind that you want to hear about at future Zegal events? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share with us in the comments below! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to raise capital to expand your small business or launch a new idea? Earlier this week, Zegal organised a session on Fundraising Know-how for Your Business as part of our Legal Academy Series, with our event partner DBS. 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