Understanding Term Sheets

​Demystify term sheets and approach your next investment negotiation with confidence. In this 30-minute session, legal and investment experts will break down the key clauses, common red flags, and negotiation strategies every founder should understand before signing.

​Agenda

• ​Key Clauses & What They Mean: Joelson (10 mins)
  The top five clauses that matter most to founders, from valuation and dilution to control and investor rights.

• ​Negotiation Tips from the Investor Side: HSBC Innovation Banking (10 mins): Insights into how investors think, what’s standard in today’s market, and how to find common ground without compromising your goals.

• ​Q&A: Common Founder Mistakes. Both Speakers (10 mins)
  An open discussion on market norms, negotiable points, and how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls during funding rounds.

​Designed for early and growth-stage founders, this session will help you navigate term sheets with clarity, and negotiate from a position of strength.