Raising capital is exciting — but without a clear term sheet, it can quickly get risky.
We help startups draft legally sound, founder-friendly term sheets that set the foundation for smooth investments.
Our team ensures your term sheet protects your equity, defines investor rights clearly, and speeds up negotiations.
Why a Strong Term Sheet Matters
A term sheet is the blueprint of your funding deal.
Without it, founders often face:
- Misaligned expectations on valuation and equity
- Disputes over investor rights and board control
- Legal delays and deal drop-offs
- Loss of leverage during negotiation
A solid term sheet gives you clarity, structure, and bargaining power from the start.
What’s Included in Our Term Sheet Drafting Service
We cover every critical clause that protects your interests while satisfying investors:
- Valuation & Equity Structure — Pre-money, post-money, investment size
- Investor Rights — Voting rights, board seats, information rights
- Economic Terms — Liquidation preferences, anti-dilution, dividend policy
- Exit & Transfer Clauses — Drag-along, tag-along, ROFR, lock-in periods
- Confidentiality & Exclusivity — Binding clauses to protect your deal
Our term sheets are clear, concise, and legally enforceable.
Our Term Sheet Drafting Process
We follow a collaborative and efficient approach:
1. Consultation Call
Understand your funding deal, cap table, and objectives.
2. Draft Preparation
Our legal experts draft your term sheet from scratch.
3. Review & Finalization
We review with you, negotiate redlines, and finalize.
Timeline: 5–7 working days
Deliverables: Word + PDF Term Sheet, Editable for negotiation
Why Choose The Startup Lab
- 150+ startup deals structured and closed
- Deep experience with Indian VC and angel investment norms
- Balanced approach: protect founders while attracting investors
- Documents accepted by VCs, accelerators, and legal counsels
We know what investors expect — and what founders must protect.
Benefits of Our Term Sheet Services
- Avoid future legal disputes
- Close deals faster with ready-to-sign drafts
- Build trust with investors from the start
- Reduce legal costs during SPA/SHA drafting
- Gain confidence during tough negotiations
Common Objections (And Our Solutions)
“We don’t have investors yet.”
We can draft a model term sheet now to use in your outreach and save time later.
“Can’t we just use a template?”
Generic templates miss critical protections. Every deal is unique and needs custom clauses.
“We already got an investor term sheet — do we need this?”
Yes. We can review/redline it to protect your interests and balance negotiation power.
FAQs About Term Sheet Drafting
A term sheet outlines the key commercial and legal terms of an investment deal between investors and founders.
The main commercial terms are usually non-binding. Confidentiality, exclusivity, and governing law clauses are binding.
Either side can draft it. Having your own version gives you negotiation leverage.
Yes. We can redline, explain risks, and propose balanced alternatives.
Usually 5–7 working days after receiving deal details.
Absolutely. We can draft your Shareholders Agreement (SHA), Founders Agreement, and assist with due diligence.
Final Thoughts
Get a Term Sheet That Wins Investors and Protects You
We’ll draft a professional, investor-ready term sheet tailored to your deal.