Fundraising strategy15 min2026-02-10

Term sheet basics for first-time founders

Key terms to understand before signing.

Economics

Valuation, option pool shuffle, pro-rata rights. Understand fully diluted ownership.

Control

Board composition, protective provisions, information rights.

When to hire counsel

Before signing — not after. Cap table complexity increases cost.

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