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Shilpi Kulshrestha

Co-Founder

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India15 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Advised over 100 startups on legal compliance.
  • Drafted multi-million-dollar investment agreements.
  • Mentored founders at Stanford Seed Spark Program.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal expert specializing in startup compliance and investment structuring.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate StructuringLegal Compliance

Other Skills

AmalgamationArbitrationBuy-Sell AgreementsCompanies ActCompany LawCompany Secretarial WorkCompliance ManagementContract DocumentationContract ManagementCorporate GovernanceData PrivacyDocument DraftingDue DiligenceECBEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

About

🚀 Startups face complex legal challenges—getting it wrong can cost millions. I make sure they get it right from day one. As the Founder of Business Excellence, I provide end-to-end legal solutions for startups and growth-stage ventures. From incorporation to investment structuring, compliance management, and contracts, I ensure your startup is legally secure, investment-ready, and fully compliant. With expertise in business structuring, fundraising legalities, and regulatory compliance, I help founders focus on growth—while I handle the legal complexities. How I Help Startups I provide high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient legal solutions across: ✔ Corporate Structuring & Investment Readiness – Business registration, mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, and investor documentation. ✔ Funding Documentation & Startup Legal Due Diligence – SAFE notes, VC agreements, term sheets, and compliance. ✔ Contract & Compliance Management – Drafting and reviewing service agreements, shareholder agreements, SaaS agreements, privacy policies, and ESOP plans. ✔ Virtual General Counsel Services – Ongoing legal advisory, compliance monitoring, and risk mitigation. ✔ Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) – Regulatory compliance for international funding. ✔ Labour Law & HR Compliance – Employment contracts, workplace policies, and legal documentation. Achievements & Recognition 🏆 100+ startups successfully advised on investment, structuring, and compliance. 📑 Drafted and reviewed multi-million-dollar investment deals for high-growth ventures. 🎓 Mentor at Stanford Seed Spark Program, guiding founders through legal frameworks for scaling businesses. If you’re a startup founder needing legal guidance for funding, compliance, and protection, let’s connect. 📩 DM or email at shilpi.kulshrestha@businezexcellence.com to safeguard your startup.

Experience

Weneurs™ forum

Startup Mentor

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · India · Remote

Stanford seed

Mentor

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Guiding startups through Business Strategy, GTM, Legal, Compliance, Customer Persona & Idea Validation for sustainable growth.

Businezexcellence startx llp

Founder | Corporate Lawyer

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · India · Hybrid

  • Providing Legal, Compliance & Investment Solutions for Startups & Enterprises
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Advised startups and enterprises on corporate structuring, compliance, and investment readiness, ensuring seamless business growth.
  • Drafted and negotiated multi-million-dollar investment agreements, including M&A transactions, VC & angel investment contracts, and due diligence reports.
  • Managed business registrations, corporate secretarial services, and RoC compliance, ensuring legal adherence for LLPs, Pvt. Ltd. companies, and enterprises.
  • Developed and reviewed employment contracts, ESOP plans, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and shareholder agreements to safeguard business interests.
  • Provided legal opinions on FDI, ODI, and ECB regulations, ensuring compliance with cross-border investment and regulatory frameworks.
  • Assisted tech, SaaS, Web3, and manufacturing firms with data privacy policies, website legal compliance, and intellectual property protection.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Supported 100+ startups in securing investments, navigating mergers, and ensuring compliance.
  • Structured and executed high-stakes legal agreements for multi-million-dollar transactions.
  • đź“© Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your business navigate legal complexities efficiently.
Corporate StructuringInvestment ReadinessLegal Due DiligenceContract ManagementCompliance ManagementForeign Direct Investment+2

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Education

Campus Law Centre, Faculty Of Law, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — Law

Jan 2011 – Jan 2015

Letsventure

Basics of Angel Investments

Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Women Startup Programme- Do Your Venture — Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Aug 2020 – Oct 2020

LawSikho

Certification in Technology Contracts — Technology Law

Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Commerce

Jul 2017 – Feb 2018

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Associate Member — Corporate Laws

Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra

B.Com

Jan 2007 – Jan 2010

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