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Anti-dilution provisions

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It’s May (already) - the temperatures are on the rise, the days are getting longer and we want to make sure you have enough food for thought to power through Q2. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dealing with anti-dilution provisions.

Drag-along & tag-along rights

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Investment
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Did you make it through April Fools’ Day unscathed? Good. No fooling around here - we’re all about clarity. Let’s use that spring energy and dive into some new investment-related topics, shall we? This issue of our newsletter explores another crucial fundraising terms: drag-along and tag-along rights.

How to navigate the startup investment journey

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Imagine that you're making one of the most significant decisions in your startup's journey—exchanging a considerable share of your company for funding. We’ve put together a short guide to the investment process that walks you through everything from advance planning to funding and negotiations.

How to calculate the valuation of pre-revenue startups

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Are you a pre-revenue startup planning to raise funds? Then this blog post is a perfect fit for you because understanding your valuation is a key first step. It’ll boost your fundraising confidence, help you impress your investors and prepare you for future funding rounds.

Call option & put option

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Time for the last newsletter in this quarter! We know things are busy over there, so we’ll keep this one extra short. Today, we’re discussing another two investor rights that you’re bound to spot in an investment term sheet - call options and put options.

Investment vocabulary

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Legal
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Getting new funds can be complicated as it is. Make it easier by understanding all the legal lingo with our investment vocabulary that anyone can understand.

Right of first refusal

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Investment
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Hey there, startup nation! Q1 is in full swing and we know you might be eyeing a new round of fundraising for your venture. Today, we’re getting personal with another investor right you might come across during negotiating a term sheet - the right of first refusal (ROFR). Let’s get started.

Understand the investment process for startups

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Legal
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A key hurdle to being investment-ready is the idea of due diligence. Potential investors will follow a due diligence process to make sure that your company is a viable fit for their investment. Learn how to prepare ahead to speed up your next investment round and attract the best investors.

Pre-emptive right

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Investment
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Hello startup superstars, we have to be honest with you. The whole “New Year, new me” phrase doesn’t really apply to us. We value consistency - and that’s why we’re back with our newsletter devoted to explaining key legal terms to startup enthusiasts. Today, we’re launching a new miniseries on investor rights in the context of negotiating a term sheet - starting with pre-emptive right.

Common shares and preferred shares

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Startups can issue different types of shares connected with a wide array of rights and obligations. Let's dive into the difference between common shares and preferred shares together.

Valuation trinity

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Putting a number on your business can be complicated. Let’s decode the three most common approaches to valuation found in investment documents.

Liquidation preference

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3
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Hi there, hope you're having a good day! We’re here to sprinkle some legal knowledge on it. Today, we’re diving into liquidation preference. Sounds complicated? Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get the gist of it.

Pre-money & post-money valuation

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Investment
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Hi there! You’re back from vacation - and we’re back with our newsletter. Today, we’ll help you understand the difference between pre-money and post-money valuation. In just under 5 minutes. Let’s get started!

Dilution

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The pulse of the startup ecosystem never slows down and neither should you! Keep mastering important legal terms with our newsletter. Today, we're diving into a subject that's often discussed and even more often misunderstood: equity dilution.

Convertible loan & equity financing

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Investment
4
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Summer is in full swing, but the business world is still abuzz. As usual, we’re here to help you understand basic legal terms for startups so you’re always one step ahead. Today, we’re looking at another piece of the investment puzzle: deciding between convertible loans and equity financing.

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