Negotiating a VC Term sheet

​Accelerator ​Winter 2026: Open Workshops

​Date: 29 January 2026

​Time: 17:00 – 18:30

​Format: Hybrid (FSEC & Online) - if you attend online, you will receive a link in a reminder email

​Speaker: Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners

​Navigating a VC term sheet can feel like walking through a maze of fine print, complex clauses, and hidden traps—but it doesn’t have to be that way.

​In this exclusive workshop, Philipp Weber, Partner at Momentum Partners, breaks down investor term sheets and explains how founders can approach negotiations with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn what key clauses really mean, which terms can become deal-breakers, and how to negotiate outcomes that protect your vision while strengthening your startup’s long-term potential.

​This session is especially valuable for founders preparing for their first fundraising round or gearing up for a Series A.

​What You’ll Learn: 

• ​Term sheet fundamentals
  Understand the structure and purpose of the most common VC clauses.

• ​Negotiation priorities
  Identify which terms truly matter and where flexibility is possible.

• ​Founder protection
  Learn how to safeguard control, incentives, and long-term value.

• ​Investor perspective
  Gain insights into how VCs think and negotiate.

​Why Attend?

​This workshop equips founders with practical knowledge and insider insights to enter VC negotiations well-prepared, confident, and aligned with their strategic goals.

​Questions left? Email at [email protected]