Initiatives

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Stock options and vesting

Stock options and vesting
An easy way to distribute and regulate ownership within the company is needed. We are on it!
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Convertible loans

Convertible loans
One of the easiest ways to finance early-stage entities. Still extremely hard to execute in Bulgaria.
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Variable Capital Company (VCC)

Variable Capital Company (VCC)
A new type of legal entity to entitle ease of use all modern business welfare tools. See it as a mix between a limited liability company and a conventional Joint stock company.
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Startup Visa

Startup Visa
A fast track for entrepreneurs from third countries to start their innovative business in Bulgaria. For those that are willing to change the world at scale - Bulgaria welcomes you.
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Blue card update

Blue card update
Redevelop and optimise the current bill.
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Angel investment incentives

Angel investment incentives
Taxation boost, non fiscal stimuli, regulation.
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Pension funds to invest in startups

Pension funds to invest in startups
Setting up infrastructure for pension funds to invest in local VC funds.
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Liquidation of companies

Liquidation of companies
Make it easy and quick.
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Shared economy

Shared economy
Shared economy is here. Let’s make it work.
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Policy meetups

Policy meetups
It’s an after work set of events to discuss our current legislative progress and our next steps.
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E-government initiatives

E-government initiatives
It is time for our institutions to step up the game. We are here to remind them.
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BESCO Business Breakfast

BESCO Business Breakfast
The best morning networking for entrepreneurs. A regular meetup where members present their businesses to other members and the general public, while having breakfast.
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CESA

CESA
Central and East European Startup Awards. The largest startup award ceremony in Bulgaria where national finalists get the chance to compete on a regional level followed by a global one.
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Directory

Directory
A place to promote your exquisite offerings to other members and the general public.
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Industry reports

Industry reports
Collecting, analyzing and representing industry related data.
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Technological transfer

Technological transfer
Helping the establishment of an ecosystem where education, startups, scaleups, corporations and the government interrelate.
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Crowdfunding legislation

Crowdfunding legislation
Setting up a legal infrastructure for crowdfunding possibilities in Bulgaria.