As a law firm committed to fostering innovation and supporting the startup ecosystem, we’re proud to partner with BESCO, the largest startup association in Bulgaria. BESCO is an essential bridge connecting startups, investors, the government, and other key players in the innovation industry.
Our collaboration with BESCO is central to our mission. We’ve partnered with the association on nearly every major legislative initiative in the country, working to shape a more favorable legal and business environment for startups.
Our commitment to this partnership was further strengthened in 2025 with the election of our managing partner, Donka Dimitrova, to BESCO’s Board of Directors. This position allows us to extend our influence and dedication to giving back to the community, helping to build a stronger future for entrepreneurship in Bulgaria.
DSP is partnering with IBM in their IBM Sofia Accelerator, a premier 12-week intensive professional program designed to foster the development of solutions targeting the enterprise market. This collaboration is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting the growth of technology-driven businesses.
As legal advisors for the accelerator, we provide critical guidance on key legal topics such as corporate structuring and restructuring, management and regulatory compliance, IP management and AI legal compliance. Our role extends beyond a single lecture; we are a consistent resource for the participants, offering practical, hands-on support as they build their solutions even after the program ends. By providing a solid legal foundation, we help these promising companies navigate the complex landscape of B2B sales, allowing them to focus on what they do best: innovating.
Being a female-founders-company ourselves, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and female leadership within the Bulgarian startup ecosystem. That’s why we’ve partnered with DEA, one-of-a-kind program in the region, specifically created to address the underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship. This 10-week accelerator, organized by Future Females Sofia and Space Tree Venture Studio, is a powerful force for change.
Our involvement is tailored to the specific needs of women founders at early stages, including the idea and pre-seed stages. We provide personalized and expert guidance on legal topics crucial to launching a business, from company formation to securing funding. By working with DEA, we contribute to a supportive network that empowers women to turn their ambitious ideas into impactful businesses, helping to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and build a more inclusive economy.
Our law firm is committed to activating entrepreneurial potential globally, which is why we proudly serve for years as legal partners and mentors for the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator. The program’s mission to empower talented and motivated people, regardless of their background, aligns perfectly with our values.
As lecturers, our role is to provide honest feedback to the participants in the weekly sessions and one-on-one office hours. With our legal expertise we help founders navigate the structured sprints and challenging assignments of the program, ensuring they build a fundable business quickly and efficiently. Our involvement goes beyond the program’s duration; through the Founders Institute’s extended programs we are invested in the long-term success of the companies, providing a lifetime of support to help them achieve their milestones and make a meaningful impact.
We believe that great ideas can emerge at any stage, which is why we are enthusiastic partners of the Elevate accelerator. This unique program, an initiative of the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) community, provides a safe space for students and recent graduates to experiment, build, and even fail in the process of creating their first businesses.
Our contribution to the Elevate program is to lead the legal sessions, providing a critical foundation for these young entrepreneurs. We share our professional experience and insights on the legal intricacies of starting a company, helping them validate their business ideas and prepare for the challenges of the real world. By working with AUBG Elevate, we are directly investing in the future of entrepreneurship, empowering the next generation of builders and problem-solvers to turn their academic visions into real-world ventures.
As a law firm dedicated to supporting not only startups but also investors, we are proud to be the exclusive legal partner of the Bulgarian Angels Club. This prestigious network brings together some of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs in Bulgaria, who are committed to investing their capital, experience, and network into promising new ventures.
Our role as legal partner to the Club is a testament to our deep expertise in venture capital, startup law and M&A. We provide a full range of legal services to the Club, its microfunds, its members, the pitching founders and the investee companies,
We gladly participate in the two annual retreats organized by the Club. During these events, we have the opportunity to educate angel investors on various legal topics and share the stage with some of Bulgaria’s most successful entrepreneurs, who have achieved the country’s biggest exits.
This prolific collaboration allows us to actively contribute to building the country’s most significant network of angel investors.
In our commitment to supporting Bulgaria’s vibrant startup scene, we have formed a strategic partnership with Unicorns.bg, the country’s leading mastermind community for startup founders. As a hub for mentorship and collaboration, Unicorns.bg is instrumental in nurturing the development of emerging tech leaders and connecting key players within the ecosystem.
This collaboration allows us to share our legal expertise directly with those who need it most: the founders within the Unicorns.bg community. By providing exclusive workshops, expert content, and legal guidance on crucial topics—from term sheet negotiations and GDPR compliance to intellectual property protection—we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge to make sound decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
Our role as a key partner to Unicorns.bg underscores our dedication to the ecosystem’s growth. We see this not just as a partnership, but as an investment in the community, ensuring that its members have access to reliable guidance as they build the next generation of successful Bulgarian companies.
At DSP Law Office, we understand that for businesses to thrive in the digital age, their creativity must be matched by a strong legal foundation. Our commitment to this principle is central to our work, and it’s why we’re proud to be an official member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Bulgaria.
The IAB is a pivotal organization for the digital and media industry, and our collaboration is a natural extension of our mission to act as a trusted business partner. We work with companies in advertising, social media, and production, providing the strategic guidance they need to navigate the complex intersection of innovation and legal compliance.
With our deep expertise in copyright, consumer protection, and competition law, we help our clients at every stage, ensuring their creative vision is fully protected. Our membership in the IAB allows us to further contribute to a more legally sound and dynamic environment for the entire industry.
