Discover the law firm’s pioneering initiative and understand how it impacts the daily life of an early-stage startup like Glina.
It was February 2024, just two months after launching its first MVP. Amid challenges with technology, team building, and initial fundraising, Glina received an important response.
The company had been accepted into the Legal Acceleration Program for Startups by Pinheiro Neto Advogados, one of Brazil’s leading law firms.
“For us, it was incredibly exciting to know that our legal thesis made so much sense to them — enough for us to be included in their select pool of accelerated startups. I consider it Glina’s first major victory, followed by others that came later — and many more to come,” says Michelle Veronesi, CEO and founder of Glina.
Since then, the law firm has been a strategic partner for the company, supporting everything from structuring to discussions of legal mechanisms involved in the business model.
But why would a law firm with over 80 years of history be interested in supporting still-small and developing companies?
According to José Luiz Homem de Mello, a partner at PNA who was actively involved in Glina’s entry into the program, the firm aims to always be on the cutting edge. Today, the portfolio of accelerated startups includes various projects involving blockchain technology and crypto assets.
“The program is a unique way to connect our lawyers with new technologies and market trends, and it also helps us build relationships with the next generation of entrepreneurs,” he explains. His areas of expertise include corporate M&A, banking, financial transactions, and capital markets.
Personally, José Luiz is excited to take part — closely — in operational, commercial, and strategic decisions. “Most of these are early-stage projects, where we have the chance to contribute significantly to the business model. It’s very stimulating to watch the startups evolve throughout the program,” he adds.
Do you have a startup or know of a project that might align with this initiative? Check out more details about the program below and see if it could be the next to be accelerated!
