What it does
In the excitement of receiving an investment offer, many founders accept terms that later prove costly: excessive dilution, loss of decision-making control, rights that disproportionately favor the investor. This prompt prepares you for investment term negotiation: which clauses are standard, where you have room to negotiate, which terms to never accept, and how to maintain balance of power. Use it when you receive a term sheet and aren't sure if the terms are fair, when you have multiple offers and need to compare them, or when you want to enter the negotiation prepared to protect your interests.
When to use
- In the excitement of receiving an investment offer, many founders accept terms that later prove costly: excessive dilution, loss of decision-making control, rights that disproportionately favor the investor
- This prompt prepares you for investment term negotiation: which clauses are standard, where you have room to negotiate, which terms to never accept, and how to maintain balance of power
- Use it when you receive a term sheet and aren't sure if the terms are fair, when you have multiple offers and need to compare them, or when you want to enter the negotiation prepared to protect your interests
What you will get
A structured result ready to use, personalized for your context.