Structuring Early-Stage Deals: From Term Sheets to Closing with SeedLegals
Structuring Early-Stage Deals: From Term Sheets to Closing
How do venture deals actually come together? From the first handshake to final signatures, the mechanics of structuring early-stage investments are often opaque to founders and confusing to new investors.
This session will break down the process in plain language, giving aspiring VCs actionable insights into how deals are negotiated and closed, while offering founders visibility into how investors evaluate, structure, and protect their investments.
Join us for a practical deep dive into:
Key elements of a term sheet every investor and founder should understand
How valuation, dilution, and option pools are decided
Negotiation dynamics between founders and investors
Closing mechanics and common pitfalls to avoid
💡 Whether you’re an aspiring VC looking to master deal mechanics or a founder preparing for your next raise, this discussion will equip you with the tools to navigate early-stage deals with confidence.
🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the realities behind venture dealmaking and sharpen your edge in negotiations.
Our hosts🎤
Audrey Lee
Partnerships, GoingVC & VC Stack
Michael McDowell
Investor Lead, SeedLegals
Michael leads Investor sales at SeedLegals and heads up our operations in Ireland. A lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of Raise Ventures, he’s been at the forefront of supporting founders and investors across the UK and Ireland. With a background in property, energy and scale-up growth, he’s passionate about making startup investing more accessible and connecting people with opportunities that drive real change.
Max Coglin
US Sales Lead, SeedLegals
A strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the startup industry across multiple jurisdictions (US, UK, Ireland & APAC) from pre-seed to Series B across thousands of businesses.
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