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Checklist Alternate Term Sheet Provisions

This checklist outlines alternative provisions commonly found in term sheets for venture capital or private equity financing rounds. It is designed to assist SMEs in identifying and negotiating key terms beyond the standard clauses.

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COMPANY LETTERHEAD

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Date:

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Investment Amount and Valuation

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1.2. **Post-Money Valuation:** What is the resulting post-money valuation of {{post_money_valuation_currency}}{{post_money_valuation}}?

1.3. **Investment Amount:** What is the total investment amount contemplated: {{investment_amount_currency}}{{investment_amount}}?

1.4. **Conversion Discount:** Is there a discount for conversion of convertible notes? If so, what is the percentage: {{conversion_discount_percentage}}%?

Share Class and Rights

2.1. **Type of Shares:** Are the shares Preferred Shares or Ordinary Shares?

2.2. **Dividend Rights:** Are there any special dividend rights (e.g., cumulative, non-cumulative, participating)?

2.3. **Liquidation Preference:** Is there a liquidation preference? If so, what multiple (e.g., 1x, 2x) and is it participating or non-participating?

2.4. **Anti-Dilution Provisions:** What type of anti-dilution protection is included (e.g., full ratchet, broad-based weighted average)?

2.5. **Voting Rights:** Are there any differential voting rights for the new share class?

2.6. **Protective Provisions:** What matters require investor consent (e.g., sale of company, amending articles, new debt)?

Board Representation and Governance

3.1. **Board Seats:** How many board seats will investors be entitled to? Will there be independent directors?

3.2. **Observation Rights:** Will investors have observation rights without a board seat?

3.3. **Information Rights:** What financial and operational information will investors receive (e.g., monthly reports, annual budgets)?

3.4. **Founder Vesting:** Is there a founder vesting schedule? If so, what are the terms (e.g., {{founder_vesting_years}} years, {{founder_vesting_cliff_months}} month cliff)?

Exit Provisions

4.1. **Drag-Along Rights:** What are the terms of drag-along rights (e.g., percentage of shareholders required)?

4.2. **Tag-Along/Co-Sale Rights:** Are there tag-along/co-sale rights for minority shareholders?

4.3. **Right of First Refusal/Co-Sale:** What are the terms surrounding Right of First Refusal or Co-Sale for existing shareholders?

4.4. **Redemption Rights:** Are there any redemption rights for investors after a certain period or event?

Other Key Terms

5.1. **Employee Stock Option Pool (ESOP):** What is the size of the ESOP (pre- or post-money)?

5.2. **Exclusivity Period:** Is there an exclusivity period for due diligence and definitive document negotiation?

5.3. **Conditions Precedent:** What are the key conditions precedent to closing the investment?

5.4. **Expenses:** Who bears the legal and due diligence expenses?

SIGNATURE BLOCK

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