Funding
Term Sheet
Definition
A non-binding document outlining the key terms of an investment deal — valuation, equity percentage, investor rights, and governance provisions. Becomes binding once both parties sign the final investment agreements.
Why founders care
The term sheet is just the starting point. The actual legal documents (SHA, SSA) are what you're legally bound by. Always have a startup lawyer review the term sheet before you negotiate.
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