Term Sheets - What you’re really agreeing to and why it matters (in person + virtual)
A term sheet can feel like a win, until you realise you don’t fully understand what you’ve agreed to.
This session demystifies term sheets / heads of terms, focusing on what founders actually need to pay attention to, where flexibility exists, and which clauses can shape your company long after the round closes.
Designed to help founders enter negotiations informed, prepared, and confident.
Whether you’re pre-raise, actively fundraising, or planning ahead, this session will help you navigate term sheets with clarity and confidence.
Who this is for
Founders preparing for their first institutional round
Founders who’ve received (or expect to receive) a term sheet
Anyone who wants to avoid expensive mistakes later
Startup leaders who want to understand the process before they’re under pressure
This is not about “winning” negotiations. It's about setting healthy foundations.
Why Attend?
Because a term sheet can shape your company for years, long after the excitement of the round fades.
This session helps founders understand what matters, what’s market-standard, and where early decisions can have long-term consequences.
You’ll attend if you want to:
Read a term sheet with confidence, not confusion
Know which clauses deserve real attention and which don’t
Understand the balance between economics and control
Avoid agreeing to terms that quietly limit future rounds or exits
Ask better questions before things become expensive to change
Setting healthy foundations for your company and future investors it's much more important than you think.
What we’ll cover
What a term sheet / HoT really is (and isn’t)
Economic vs control terms and why both matter
Clauses founders often underestimate
What’s market-standard vs negotiable
How terms impact future rounds and exits
When to push back and when not to
The Details
📍 Where: Anderson Strathern, Edinburgh + Virtual
📅 When: Monday 25th May
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 13:00 hrs
If you're interested in coworking today next to peers building with intent find more info and sign up on this link.
This is curated, not crowded.
Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces will fill fast.
⚖️ About Anderson Strathern
One of Scotland’s leading law firms with a global outlook, trusted by founders and investors alike.
Exclusive for Foras: 20% off legal fees, a free 30-minute discovery call, and priority access to their corporate law experts on venture, M&A, and scaling internationally.
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🌍 About Foras Ventures ✳️:
We drive investment and talent to the UK, as a launchpad for global growth. With a 15K+ global network of founders, investors, and operators. Foras Ventures creates opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, governments, and academia to connect, expand, and thrive on the international stage.
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📸 Important Info
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Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the event.