For startups

Legal foundation, strategic clarity, controlled growth.

The early phases decide what comes later. I work alongside founders in the moments where standard templates fail — bringing legal know-how, strategic sparring and operational experience across industries.

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01

Legal foundation

Contracts that hold. Conflicts spotted early and resolved pragmatically. Negotiations in which your position remains clear and holds firm.

  • Contract work, where appropriate together with specialised law firms: founders’ agreements, shareholder, supplier and customer contracts
  • Conflict resolution: structuring escalations, supporting out-of-court disputes, preparing mediation processes
  • Negotiation support: with investors, partners and strategic alliances
02

Strategic sparring

External clarity when tunnel vision settles in. A second, trained eye on decisions before they become irreversible.

  • Strategic analysis of market, model and competition
  • Recurring sparring formats: monthly, biweekly or ad hoc; under mandate or as a standalone retainer
  • Structuring decisions under uncertainty
03

Growth and market entry

Growth requires more than a good product. It needs the structured build-up of sales, business relationships and market access — including presence on relevant platforms and industry events.

  • Steering product development: an agile approach to product-market fit (PMF) and to strategic product leadership
  • Business development: building trust-based business relationships and valuable sales channels
  • Scaling strategies for Swiss and international markets
  • Preparation, support and follow-up of platform appearances and trade fairs
04

Mandate formats and conditions

Clarity in the collaboration and respect for cash flow in early phases.

  • Fee models: mandates as a fixed fee or retainer for financial predictability.
  • Advisory shares: only in selected exceptional cases with a strong strategic fit.
  • Network introductions: targeted intros to strategic partners from the dbco. ecosystem.

Way of working

What you can expect from a boutique.

Personal

You work directly with the senior adviser — not with a team of junior profiles you have never met.

Confidential

The highest level of confidentiality. Content only leaves the room when you decide so; NDAs are standard.

Mandate-based

Clear scope of mandates, transparent fees, no hidden hourly rates.

Within a strong network

dbco. is a strategy and governance boutique, working within a network of specialised law firms, IT providers and IT security advisers.

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