Workshop

Managing Founders’ Expectations throughout an Investment

Date

November 19, 2025

Location

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang | One Tower 165 Calea Floreasca, 12th floor, Bucharest

ORGANIZERS

Event details

This event is designed to give founders and stakeholders a clear, practical understanding of what to expect during the investment process. We will break down each stage, from initial preparation to life after the deal is done. Topics include choosing between competitive and one-on-one negotiations, deciding if vendor due diligence is worthwhile, and understanding when and how advisors can add value. We will also cover how to approach different types of investors, what information to share, and how to manage the process efficiently. The session will address common deal-breakers, post-transaction liabilities, and what ongoing involvement founders might have. Attendees will leave with straightforward guidance and tools to help them navigate investment rounds with confidence and avoid common pitfalls. This event is ideal for anyone looking to manage the investment process more effectively.

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00

Welcome coffee & networking

10:00 - 11:30

Managing Founders’ Expectations throughout an Investment

  • Preparation phase
    • Competitive, or 1 vs 1?
    • Vendor due diligence – is it worth it?
    • How can advisors contribute, and when?
  • Approaches for each type of investor
  • Due diligence
    • Level of information to be exchanged
    • Managing the process
  • Sealing the deal
    • What’s making, or breaking the deal?
    • Living with post-transaction liabilities.
    • Will founders remain involved?
  • The new reality: done deal
    • Let go, let’s go!

Speakers

  • Rodica Manea-CMS-CR

    Rodica Manea

    Partner, Corporate M&A

    CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP SCP

    Rodica has over 20 years of experience in international and local transactions, and throughout her career has been involved in some of the largest and most complex M&A deals in Romania and the CEE region.

  • Mircea Moraru-CMS-CR

    Mircea Moraru

    Senior Counsel, Corporate M&A

    CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP SCP

    Mircea has over 18 years of experience in local and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, for clients across various industries, with a particular focus on the manufacturing, technology, and energy sectors.

Registration INFO

This is an event for ROPEA members. If you are not a ROPEA member but you would like to participate, please reach out to us at events@ropea.ro.