Don't Rush a Term Sheet - Silicon Hills Lawyer
TL;DR: No matter how many blog posts and books are out there (many of which I recommend) attempting to explain the mechanics of VC term sheets in simple terms, the reality is that VC term sheets are complicated, both in terms of how their math works and in how the various control-related provisions will impact a founder […]
posted in Advisors , Board of Directors , Equity , Founders , Funding , Startup Lawyers , Venture Capital on July 25, 2016 by ancerj TL;DR : No matter how many blog posts and books are out there (many of which I recommend) attempting to explain the mechanics of VC term sheets in simple terms, the reality is that VC term sheets are complicated, both in terms of how their math works and in how the various control-related provisions will impact a founder team over time. Take time to understand them, and don’t rush to sign, even if investors make you feel like you have to. Background Reading
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