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Liability limitation

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Investment
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April kicks off with jokes, but your contracts shouldn’t be one of them. It’s the season of harmless pranks, but when something unexpected shows up in your investment docs, it’s not so funny. That’s why now’s a good time to talk about a clause that’s easy to overlook but critical when things go sideways: limitation of liability.

Condition precedent and subsequent

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Investment
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The days are getting longer, the air feels lighter, and everything is coming back to life. If fundraising is on your to-do list, now’s the time to tidy up your investment agreements. Just like spring cleaning, a little attention now can save you from headaches later. So let’s dive into condition precedent and subsequent.

Disclosure letter

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Investment
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Valentine’s Day may be over, but when it comes to fundraising, there’s still one love letter that matters—your disclosure letter. Done right, it protects you, builds trust with investors, and keeps your deal on track. Let’s dive in.

Representations & warranties

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Investment
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Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the holidays. Whether you’re all about “new year, new me” or sticking with what works, we’re here for it. Now, let’s dive into this month's newsletter, where we turn legalese into human-speak. This time, it’s all about representations and warranties in investment agreements. Let’s go!

Investment agreement

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Investment
4
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Can you believe it’s December already? With the end of the year in sight, it’s almost obligatory to reflect on everything we’ve built and gear up for what’s ahead. Today, we’ll talk about the investment agreement, a document that turns a handshake into an official partnership. Ready to explore? Let’s go.

Due diligence

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Investment
4
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With winter on our doorsteps, it’s the perfect time to give your startup a quick checkup. Take a closer look at your finances and legal documents to make sure everything’s in order before the year’s final stretch. Coincidentally, that’s what due diligence is all about too. Let’s dig a little deeper!

ESOP pool

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Investment
4
min read
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to face your fears. Arguably, understanding legal terms can be a nightmare. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dedicated to turning legalese into a language people actually speak. And today's focus is: ESOP pool.

Board composition

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Investment
5
min read
Autumn is often a very challenging season - and this year especially. One thing that isn’t changing is our commitment to explaining complex legal constructs in simple terms. Today, we’re talking about another key piece in the fundraising puzzle: board composition clauses.

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