We stand by your side — legally and strategically
At Startup-Recht, we believe that legal support doesn’t have to be complex or distant. We combine legal expertise with a practical, approachable mindset — so you can focus on growing your business.
The driving forces behind Startup-Recht
With a shared passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Caylun and Maarten help startups and scale-ups move forward. Together, they unite legal expertise, fiscal and commercial strategy, and technological insight under one roof.
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Caylun combines a passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship with a strong legal foundation. While studying IT Law at the University of Groningen, he founded Startup-Recht — to fill a gap in the market: specialized and modern legal partners focused entirely on (tech) startups and scale-ups.
As founder, Caylun is not only a legal expert but also the commercial and marketing mind behind Startup-Recht. Having experienced both the successes and failures of running a tech startup himself, he understands the challenges entrepreneurs face. That background makes him sharp, critical, and solution-driven — always playing “devil’s advocate” to arrive at the best possible strategy.
His expertise lies at the intersection of IT law, (commercial) contract law, and intellectual property law. He focuses on topics such as AI regulation, data governance, and software protection, ensuring that digital and creative ideas are not only legally secured but also positioned to scale. Beyond the legal side, Caylun actively contributes to the commercial and strategic growth of startups and scale-ups.
Maarten combines his expertise in corporate and tax law with a broad academic background.
During his double degree in Law and American Studies at the University of Groningen, he developed a unique perspective on both the legal and socio-economic contexts in which businesses operate.
As co-founder of Startup-Recht, Maarten focuses on the legal and fiscal challenges startups and scale-ups face daily. His specialization in corporate structuring, tax optimization, and governance makes him the ideal sparring partner for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business on a solid legal and fiscal foundation. Within Startup-Recht, he’s the financial and fiscal brain behind the operation.
His expertise spans corporate law, tax law, structuring, and commercial contract law, with an additional focus on IT-related legal issues and real estate (tenancy) law.
Maarten’s mission is to make complex legal and fiscal matters understandable — giving entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on what they do best: innovate and build.
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What we stand for
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do — from legal advice to the way we collaborate with our clients.
Always approachable and free from legal jargon — we make complex matters easy to understand.
We work transparently and honestly, always considering your long-term interests. If we’re not the right fit, we refer you to a trusted partner.
We embrace technology and find smart solutions for modern legal challenges.
With fresh energy and dedication, we are fully committed to your growth.
High-level legal expertise, translated into practical and actionable advice.
We build long-term relationships and future-proof structures for your business.
Professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Startup-Recht assisted me in a professional and careful manner. Their work was characterized by speed, transparency, and a smooth process – all at a very reasonable rate. I consider the collaboration trustworthy and highly recommendable.
