European startup leaders press EU lawmakers to preserve robust EU Inc corporate framework
A coalition of leading European founders and venture capitalists warned EU legislators that weakening key provisions could render the proposed EU Inc statute ineffective.
European entrepreneurs and venture investors issued an open letter demanding that lawmakers safeguard the essential features of the EU Inc corporate statute, fearing that any dilution would cripple its usefulness. The signatories, including partners from Accel, Sequoia and Atomico, stressed the importance of a unified EU-wide registry and a tax system that taxes employees only upon disposal of stock options. They warned that technical compromises could turn the new company form into a dead end for cross-border startups.
The letter arrives with roughly 100 days before the EU institutions enter winter recess, while the European Parliament and Council are still drafting the final text. Opposition from national lobbies, notably Germany’s notaries association, adds complexity to the negotiations. The campaign argues that a strong EU Inc could eliminate fragmentation, boost investment and spark a new wave of entrepreneurship across Europe.
Why it matters
The outcome will shape how easily European startups can raise capital and operate across the EU.
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