Cambrian Company Presentation

1. Cambrian
Navigating the next
With entrepreneurs and emerging companies
FTBE Breakfast
12 September 2025

2. About Cambrian
Who we are
• Law firm for entrepreneurs, corporates and investors of all sizes, in
Belgium and abroad, who are at the leading edge of the innovation
economy.
• We aim to be a true partner to our clients and support them in the entire
spectrum of legal needs, from inception to exit.
• We assist our clients in any type of transactional matters and day-to-day
support, and provide our clients with strategic advice.
How we do it
• We are pragmatic, innovative and embrace change, just like our clients.
• We have a deep knowledge and expertise of our clients’ business and
are very well versed in developing market trends and practices.
• We build long term relationships with our clients and become their
trusted counsel throughout the life cycle of their enterprises.
Lawyers, advisors, strategists
Antwerp
Ghent
25 lawyers
Corporate
Technology
Litigation
What we do

3. The team
Smart, entrepreneurial, responsive
Pieter Capiau Frédérique Joos Sammy Perel Laura Rosseel Wim Van
Berendoncks
Reinart Vos Hannes Abraham Paulien Aertssen Naomi Glibert Valérie Duval Leonore Jongen
Manou Leysen Maximiliaan
Malbrain
Morgan Pécriaux Ellen Permentier Griet Roos Ralph Segers
Evelyne Van Osta Gisèle Verelst Lukas Van
Eetvelde
Victor Van de
Velde
Lotte Van Winckel
Yannick Verrycke

4. Our expertise
Navigating the next
For Startups
Incorporation services
Laying strong legal and strategic
foundations for company growth.
Venture financing
Access to capital on competitive terms,
quickly and efficiently.
Mergers and acquisitions
Guidance through acquisitions, sales, and
mergers to meet business goals.
Executive compensation
Design of incentive structures that align
key people with company success.
Corporate Technology Litigation
Licensing, strategic partnering
and commercial transactions
Support for licensing, partnerships, and
major IP transactions.
Counsel-as-a-service
Day-to-day legal and strategic input as
part of the team.
Privacy and Data Security
Practical solutions tailored to technology
and data challenges.
Dispute resolution
Resolution of corporate conflicts through
negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or
court.
Risk management and conflict
prevention
Proactive identification of risks to prevent
disputes and foster stability.

5. Our expertise
Navigating the next
For Investors
Fund formation
Design of fund structures, partner
agreements, and negotiations with LPs to
ensure efficient fundraising and closing.
Investor-side financing
Market intelligence and deal execution
support to build strong portfolios and
maximize value as a stakeholder.
Mergers and acquisitions
Advising on investor-led M&A and
divestments to secure optimal exit
outcomes.
Corporate Technology Litigation
General investor representation
Advice on fund and management
operations, including manager admissions,
carried interest, profit sharing, and transfers
of interests.
Compliance and reporting
Guidance on policies, procedures,
securities law, and reporting, with
coordination alongside auditors and
administrators.
Dispute resolution
Resolution of corporate and investment
disputes involving clients, suppliers, boards,
or shareholders.
Strategic conflict management
Support in litigation, mediation, and
arbitration to safeguard organizational
stability and investor interests.

6. Our expertise
Navigating the next
For Corporates
Corporate services
Advising on governance, securities law,
and corporate matters, with ongoing
board-level support.
Collaborative partnerships
Structuring alliances, joint ventures, and
collaborations with tailored, industry-
specific guidance.
Corporate venture capital
Supporting investment strategies and
governance to align corporate innovation
with long-term goals.
Fund formation
Designing and managing corporate
venture funds, combining fund formation
expertise with corporate strategy.
Mergers and acquisitions
Advising on acquisitions of innovative
players to achieve growth, integration,
and optimal outcomes.
Corporate Technology Litigation
Licensing, strategic partnering
and commercial transactions
Expertise in IP licensing, partnerships, and
commercial transactions to safeguard and
maximize core assets.
Open innovation
Structuring and advising on incubators,
sandboxes, and innovation ecosystems to
drive growth.
Dispute resolution
Resolution of corporate disputes,
contractual issues, and liability claims
through negotiation, mediation,
arbitration, or litigation.
Strategic litigation
Representation in shareholder, director,
and post-acquisition conflicts, with focus
on stability and protection of corporate
interests.

7. Use Cases
Collaborate, represent, execute
Assisted Vaultspeed in 10M EUR
financing round, led by Octopus
Ventures
Assisted SettleMint in 16M EUR
financing round, led by Molten
Ventures
Non-exhaustive list
Company counsel to Keyrock, and
assisted in 72M EUR financing round,
led by Ripple, Six Fintech Ventures
and Middlegame Ventures
Assisted Safe Transactions in
collaboration with startup studio
Assisted Oper Credits in 11M EUR
financing round led by Bessemer
Ventures and ABN-AMRO
Assisted Yields in 4.8M financing
round led by G+D Ventures
Assisting Entourage with investments
in various fintechs (tekst.ai, warren,
chift)
Long term legal partner to Silverfin,
and advised the Silverfin founders
on the acquisition by Visma, and
company counsel to next fintech
projects
Assisted companion.energy in 2M
EUR financing round led by
Ubermorgen Ventures and Cavalry

8. Partnerships & Recognitions
On top of our game
Collective
Our partners are consistently recommended in
the principal legal rankings as leading lawyers
in their respective fields of expertise
Next to organising our own events, we
proudly sponsor events bringing
together the Belgian startup scene
We are a member / partner
of various organisation we
truly believe in
Sponsorships
Partnerships &
Memberships
Rankings

9. Cambrian carefully selects partnerships that deliver the greatest value to the innovation ecosystem.
We collaborate and help in shaping the event and its program, ensuring relevance and
impact.
We ensure every initiative delivers measurable benefits for startups, corporates and
investors.
Collective
Our partnership model
On top of our game

10. Expert participation: Contribute
market-leading insights as
panellists or jury members for
pitching competitions, leveraging
our deep industry expertise.
Fireside chats: Host insightful interviews with founders and investors,
presenting complex topics in an engaging and accessible format to
spark awareness and drive meaningful discussions.
Our partnership model
Thought leadership
Workshops: Deliver tailored sessions for young
entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and innovative
corporate teams on critical business topics.
Example topics from the past:
• Contracting in an international context: David vs. Goliath
• Partnering models for Startups – Corporate Collaboration
• Structuring leaver arrangements between founders
• Deal trends in the fundraising landscape
• Licensing structures for academic spin-offs
• Strategizing and monetizing intellectual property
• Fundraising in distressed times
• Exit confessions

11. Leveraging our network: Utilize
our extensive local and
international network in the
innovation ecosystem to attract
industry-leaders, top-tier
speakers, and key stakeholders
for a high-impact presence.
Startup showcases: Providing startups with a platform to
showcase their innovations, experiences and achievements,
whether through a spot at our booth or opportunities to
speak at hosted events, helping them gain visibility and
connect with key stakeholders.
Our partnership model
Connecting likeminded people
Fostering collaboration: Curating intimate side-events to
gather like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds,
creating meaningful connections and the exchange of
valuable experiences.

12. Legal pit-stop: Offer accessible, on-the-spot guidance through
free legal consultations at our booth, addressing participants'
concerns with practical and actionable advice.
Legal service vouchers: To support the growth of the
ecosystem, we provide pitch competition winners with
legal service vouchers, giving them easier access to
tangible legal support to navigate most pertinent
challenges and scale their ventures.
Mentorship: Through our partnerships with accelerator programs or innovation
hubs, we support startups with personalized mentorship, including one-on-one
sessions and small-team workshops. We also offer preferred legal rates for
ongoing support.
Our partnership model
Access to top-tier legal and strategic advice

13. Let’s keep in touch
CAMBRIAN BV
Watt Factory
Vlasgaardstraat 52
B-9000 Gent
CAMBRIAN BV
Minerva Building
Karel Oomsstraat 47A
B-2018 Antwerpen
+32 3 361 73 01
hello@cambrian.be
www.cambrian.be
Sammy Perel
sammy.perel@cambrian.be
+32 472 23 67 76

14. We look forward to get to
know you!