Raising funds: term sheets and shareholder agreements
Investment documents decide control of your company for years. Valuation is only one part — liquidation preference, anti-dilution, board seats, veto rights and founder lock-ins matter just as much. A lawyer explains each clause and negotiates founder-friendly terms.
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- 1Review the term sheet and flag unusual terms
- 2Negotiate the SHA and SSA with the investor's counsel
- 3Handle allotment filings, valuation reports and FEMA compliance for foreign investors
- 4Update the cap table and statutory registers
Documents that help
- Term sheet
- Current cap table
- Company documents (MOA, AOA, past allotments)
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Raising funds: term sheets and shareholder agreements: common questions
What is liquidation preference?+
It decides who gets paid first, and how much, if the company is sold or wound up. It can significantly reduce what founders receive.
Do I need a valuation report?+
Usually yes. Share allotments generally need a valuation report, and foreign investment must follow FEMA pricing rules.
Is it free to submit my problem on LawPaw?+
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