Protect Your Startup With a Strong Shareholders Agreement

Shareholders Agreement Once investors come on board, handshake deals aren’t enough.
We help startups draft legally robust, investor-ready Shareholders Agreements (SHA) that protect everyone’s rights and prevent future disputes.

Our team has structured 100+ SHA agreements accepted by VCs, angels, and accelerators across India.

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Why a Shareholders Agreement Is Critical

Founders often skip SHAs — until disputes arise.
A well-drafted SHA helps you:

Prevent conflicts between founders and investors
Define clear governance and decision-making rules
Protect minority and majority shareholder rights
Ensure smooth exits and share transfers
Build trust during investor due diligence

Without an SHA, even minor disagreements can turn into costly legal battles.

What We Include in Your Shareholders Agreement

We cover every major clause investors expect and founders must protect:

Ownership & Capital Structure – Shares held, future funding terms
Voting & Decision-Making Rights – Board structure, reserved matters
Transfer Restrictions – Right of First Refusal (ROFR), pre-emptive rights
Exit Clauses – Drag-along, tag-along, and buyout mechanisms
Dividend & Profit Sharing Policy – Returns and reinvestment rules
Dispute Resolution Clauses – Arbitration, governing law, jurisdiction
Confidentiality & Non-Compete Clauses

Your agreement will be clear, enforceable, and legally compliant under Indian corporate law.

Our 3-Step SHA Drafting Process

We make it fast, founder-friendly, and investor-acceptable:

1. Consultation & Term Sheet Review

UnderstandUnderstand the deal and key terms your funding deal, cap table, and objectives.

2. SHA Drafting by Experts

Create a legally compliant, balanced agreement

3.Review & Finalization

Iterate based on founder and investor feedback

Timeline: 7–10 working days
Deliverables: Word + PDF Shareholders Agreement (ready to sign)

Why Choose The Startup Lab

200+ SHAs drafted for funded Indian startups
Trusted by VCs, angels, and accelerators
Founder-friendly while meeting investor expectations
Reviewed by top-tier legal counsels
Accepted in diligence, funding, and M&A deals

We protect your interests while helping deals close faster.

Benefits of a Shareholders Agreement

Aligns founders, investors, and stakeholders
Avoids conflicts and legal disputes
Builds investor trust during due diligence
Clarifies exit options and transfer rules
Makes governance smooth and predictable

Common Objections (And Our Solutions)

“We already have a founders agreement.”
That only covers co-founders. An SHA is required once outside investors join.
“Investors will draft it — why do we need our own?”
Having your own version gives you negotiation leverage to ensure fairness.
“It’s too early for an SHA.”
You need one as soon as you issue shares to anyone outside the founding team.