Finalising the SHA: dispute resolution, amendments & legal enforceability (Part 4)
Complete your SHA drafting expertise with this final installment covering enforcement mechanisms and procedural provisions...
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Part 3 – Drafting the SHA: Protecting the payoff with anti-dilution, exit, and liquidation clauses for FoodSwift
The third part of our SHA series addresses the financial payoff provisions that determine how value is distributed. Explore anti-dilution protections, liquidation preferences, and exit rights that fairly balance risk and reward in seed transactions.
Posted inCompany Act, 2013 corporate laws Drafting
Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.
Part one of the SHA series explores the critical foundation of post-investment control mechanisms. Learn to craft balanced board composition and decision-making frameworks that protect both founders and investors following seed funding.
Posted incorporate laws Compliance Drafting
Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise
Continue your seed funding legal journey with expert guidance on navigating term sheets. This second installment examines how to balance founder interests with investor expectations while avoiding common negotiation pitfalls in early-stage financing.
Posted inStartup corporate laws IP Law
Seed funding legal prep: What lawyers need to know when working with startups
First in our seed funding legal series, this article guides lawyers through conducting legal health checks, cleaning early agreements, and establishing proper IP and founder documentation before investors arrive. Discover the critical preparation steps that can make or break a startup's seed round.