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At Metricson, we have advised True Global Ventures (TGV) on their recent investment in BUSUP, the Barcelona-based scale-up specialized in shared corporate mobility, as part of a €13 million funding round aimed at boosting its international growth. TGV’s participation in this operation, with an investment of €2.84 million, reinforces the fund’s commitment to technology companies […]

We can all agree that an innovative idea can be the starting point to create a successful business, but before presenting it to potential investors, it is essential to establish certain safeguards to protect it against unauthorized use. It is common to encounter situations where entrepreneurs make the mistake of disclosing their business idea or […]

In this article, we will focus on holding companies, analyzing practical issues, understanding the usefulness of this type of company, and the risks that may arise from their incorrect use. It is enough to say that the holding company is a key tool in modern business planning. It allows for centralized management, asset protection, facilitation […]

At Metricson, we have advised Moova in its recent acquisition of Vonzu, a startup based in Barcelona focused on developing logistics software, thus marking the beginning of the European expansion of the Argentine company specialized in logistics solutions. This operation allows Moova to establish a direct presence in Spain and Portugal by integrating Vonzu’s SaaS […]

We already highlighted in our article about the benefits of conducting periodic data protection audits the importance of companies complying with their data protection obligations and we saw how, among other reasons, avoiding penalties is a key motive to stay updated and compliant with data protection regulations. In other words, companies in Spain are required […]

As explained in other posts, a Due Diligence (“DD”) is an audit conducted on a company to determine whether it is up to date with its obligations and compliance in the most important areas. DDs can vary in depth, nature (financial DD, legal DD, tax DD, technological DD, etc.), and scope depending on their purpose […]

The role of the legal counsel or corporate lawyer has transformed over recent years. They are no longer just a mere legal advisor but have become a strategic player who directly impacts the success of companies. That is why, in a world where regulation constantly grows and business risks become increasingly complex, the head of […]

The Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria, AEAT) and VAT regulations contemplate the concept of a “productive unit” or “autonomous economic unit” to refer to a set of tangible and/or intangible assets that, by themselves, are suitable to carry out an independent economic activity. The main legal basis is found in: Law 37/1992, […]

On August 1, 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, establishing harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (“AI Regulation”) came into effect, aiming to establish a legal framework to ensure that AI systems in the EU are safe, transparent, ethical, and respect fundamental rights. Although this regulation has come into force, the application of some of its provisions […]

For some years now, the legislative power of the European Union has focused, among other areas, on developing and updating the regulatory framework for consumer protection, particularly in the digital environment. In this context, we find platforms such as Marketplaces, whose main characteristic is to unify products or services from different sellers or providers on […]