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I help founders, organisers and free thinkers build real things. With a background in venture capital, company law and the lived experience of running a cultural venue, I support the full circle of building from nothing: legal structuring, investment strategy, governance, and the messier human work of making ideas actually happen. From seed rounds to community spaces, financials to political alignment, I’m here to think with you, build with you, and help you move.

Chris brings nine years of legal experience in venture capital and the creative sector. at a startup accelerator in amsterdam, he advised a wide range of high-growth and impact companies in various stages. Chris is also the co-founder of murmur, a cultural space and music venue in Amsterdam, giving him firsthand insight into running a venue in the cultural field, at the intersection of music, solidarity and entrepreneurship.

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services

  • choosing the right legal entity for your idea, setting up a proper governance and a solid partnership foundation with your co-founder(s) or investors.
  • support with fundraising strategy, funding rounds, investor docs, cap tables, profit-share models.
  • support with drafting and negotiating agreements, setting up shareholder and governance structures, and ensuring clarity between all parties.
  • tailored support for setting up and running cultural venues, foundations, or creative programmes, with an understanding of both legal and social needs: operational setup, permitting, business models, solidarity-based frameworks, safer spaces & BDS alignment
  • roadmapping, priorities, financial planning, cofounder alignment, problem solving
  • fractional general counsel or strategic partner when you need someone in your corner.

testimonials

what others write about us

  • I can highly, highly recommend Chris. The legal work can be vast, deep and confusing. Chris was so good at helping guide us clearly and thoughtfully through the whole process of our Series A round.

    Alex Bruh - CEO & Co-Founder of Wax Poetics
  • Over the years Chris has taken on many roles at Rockstart: supporting our portfolio companies, helping set up new funds and serving as interim head of legal. Whatever the role, Chris adapts quickly and looks for solutions. A reliable, pragmatic member of our team, and someone we can always count on when things get tough.

    Martin Dahl Carstenssen - CFO of Rockstart

Cultural rate

are you working on something that gives back to the community but running into legal questions on a limited budget? we put part of our time into supporting projects that create a positive impact.

share your project with us and we’ll do our best to guide and assist you.

Contact

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