Murcia-Ban Brings Together 30 Investors and Entrepreneurs to Safeguard Their Investment Agreements from the Most Common Mistakes

Around 30 entrepreneurs and investors in early-stage companies took part in the Private Startup Investment Bootcamp organised by Murcia-Ban, the business angel network promoted by the Institute of Development of the Region of Murcia (Info) together with key stakeholders from the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The event, held at the European Centre for Business and Innovation of Murcia (CEEIM), took place over 48 hours last week and aimed to provide participants with practical training on the investment process while analysing the most common mistakes made by investors and startups during the negotiation and closing of investment agreements.

According to the investment, entrepreneurship and legal experts who participated in the programme, a significant number of investment transactions fail due to a lack of knowledge in areas such as capital raising, shareholders’ agreements and corporate structures. Poorly structured investment rounds, unbalanced agreements and shareholder disputes were highlighted as some of the most common issues that can hinder a startup’s growth.

The sessions also explored the consequences of limited legal awareness among both entrepreneurs and investors, particularly regarding shareholder exits, strategic decision-making and internal corporate governance.

The programme covered the full private investment cycle, including startup valuation, taxation, exit strategies, shareholders’ agreements and the legal aspects associated with these transactions.

The bootcamp format combined practical workshops with networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. During a breakfast session and two working lunches, participants examined the challenges that commonly arise between founders and investors and discussed issues related to legal certainty and the structuring of investment agreements.

Speakers emphasised the importance of building a solid business foundation before launching an investment round and presented shareholders’ agreements as a key tool for protecting projects and organising internal company relationships. The role of legal certainty in fostering trust was also highlighted.

The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and a “startup investment survival kit” for participants beginning their journey in the investment ecosystem, as well as the analysis of a case study involving a winery seeking private financing.

Founded in 2009 and based at CEEIM, Murcia-Ban currently brings together 40 projects and more than 90 investors. Training programmes for entrepreneurs and investors involved in the startup ecosystem form a key part of its activities.

The initiative is part of the UPAi 2026 Project, which is funded by the European Union through FEDER funds and supported by grants from the Institute of Development of the Region of Murcia aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Photo: Participants and speakers at the Bootcamp held at CEEIM.