Legal Support for Venture Investment Fund Formation

Venture investment funds play a key role in supporting innovative projects and startups. They allow capital to be directed into high-risk but high-potential assets. Proper legal registration and support of a Venture Mutual Investment Fund (VMIF) are crucial for its lawful and efficient operation.

The Legal and Real Estate Association of Ukraine offers comprehensive legal support at every stage of VMIF creation – from registration and licensing to asset management strategy development.

What is a Venture Investment Fund

A Venture Mutual Investment Fund (VMIF) is a collective investment institution focused on financing high-risk, high-potential projects such as:

• Startups in technology, IT, and biomedicine

• New business models and financial instruments

• Innovative manufacturing companies

The defining characteristic of VMIF is high risk combined with the potential for high returns.

Legal Stages of VMIF Registration

1. Drafting Founding Documents

Preparation of the charter, internal rules, and agreements between investors and the asset management company (AMC)

2. Fund Registration

Entering the VMIF into the Unified State Register

3. Licensing by the NSSMC

Mandatory registration with the National Securities and Stock Market Commission

4. Legal Support of Operations

Drafting contracts, ensuring legal compliance, preparing reports

Advantages of Legal Support for VMIF

• Full regulatory compliance

• Risk mitigation through proper legal structuring

• Investor protection via transparent management systems

• Tax optimization tailored to venture investment specifics

How We Help Our Clients

We provide:

• Drafting of founding documents

• Registration with public authorities and the NSSMC

• Legal support during operations

• Tax and corporate structure consultations

Contact Us

We will help you create and professionally manage your venture investment fund