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TERMS FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF SERIES SEED PREFERRED STOCK OF
                          [Insert Company Name], INC.
                                                 [Date]
The following is a summary of the principal terms with respect to the proposed Series Seed Preferred
Stock financing of [___________], Inc., a [Delaware] corporation (the “Company”). Such summary of
terms does not constitute a legally binding obligation. Any other legally binding obligation will only be
made pursuant to definitive agreements to be negotiated and executed by the parties.
Offering Terms
Securities to be       Shares of Series Seed Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Series Seed”).
Issued:
Aggregate Proceeds:    $[_________] in aggregate.
Investors:             Accredited investors approved by the Company (the “Investors”).
Price Per Share:       Price per share (the “Original Issue Price”), based on a pre-money valuation of $
                       [____], including an available option pool of [___]%.
Liquidation            One times the Original Issue Price plus declared but unpaid dividends on each
Preference:            share of Series Seed, balance of proceeds paid to Common. A merger,
                       reorganization or similar transaction will be treated as a liquidation.
Conversion:            Convertible into one share of Common (subject to proportional adjustments for
                       stock splits, stock dividends and the like) at any time at the option of the holder.
Voting Rights:         Votes together with the Common Stock on all matters on an as-converted basis.
                       Approval of a majority of the Preferred Stock required to (i) adversely change
                       rights of the Preferred Stock; (ii) change the authorized number of shares of
                       Preferred Stock; (iii) authorize any new class of series of Preferred Stock having
                       rights senior to or on parity with Preferred Stock; (iv) redeem or repurchase any
                       shares (other than pursuant to the Company’s right of repurchase at original cost);
                       (v) declare or pay any dividend; (vi) liquidate, dissolve including any change of
                       control; or (vii) change the authorized number of directors.
Documentation:         Documents will be based on Series Seed Preferred Stock documents published at
                       www.seriesseed.com.
Financial              Investors who have invested at least [$________] (“Major Investors”) will receive
Information:           standard information and inspection rights and management rights letter.
Participation Right:   Major Investors will have the right to participate on a pro rata basis in subsequent
                       issuances of equity securities.
Board of Directors:    Two directors elected by holders of a majority of common stock. One director
                       elected by holders of a majority of Series Seed.
Expenses:              Company to reimburse counsel to investors for a flat fee of $10,000.
Future Rights:         The Series Seed will be given the same rights as the next series of Preferred Stock
                       (with appropriate adjustments for economic terms).
Founder Matters        Each founder shall have four years vesting beginning [_______]. Full acceleration
                       upon “Double Trigger.” Each Founder shall have assigned all relevant IP to the
                       Company prior to closing.

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Series seed termsheet

  • 1. TERMS FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF SERIES SEED PREFERRED STOCK OF [Insert Company Name], INC. [Date] The following is a summary of the principal terms with respect to the proposed Series Seed Preferred Stock financing of [___________], Inc., a [Delaware] corporation (the “Company”). Such summary of terms does not constitute a legally binding obligation. Any other legally binding obligation will only be made pursuant to definitive agreements to be negotiated and executed by the parties. Offering Terms Securities to be Shares of Series Seed Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Series Seed”). Issued: Aggregate Proceeds: $[_________] in aggregate. Investors: Accredited investors approved by the Company (the “Investors”). Price Per Share: Price per share (the “Original Issue Price”), based on a pre-money valuation of $ [____], including an available option pool of [___]%. Liquidation One times the Original Issue Price plus declared but unpaid dividends on each Preference: share of Series Seed, balance of proceeds paid to Common. A merger, reorganization or similar transaction will be treated as a liquidation. Conversion: Convertible into one share of Common (subject to proportional adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and the like) at any time at the option of the holder. Voting Rights: Votes together with the Common Stock on all matters on an as-converted basis. Approval of a majority of the Preferred Stock required to (i) adversely change rights of the Preferred Stock; (ii) change the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock; (iii) authorize any new class of series of Preferred Stock having rights senior to or on parity with Preferred Stock; (iv) redeem or repurchase any shares (other than pursuant to the Company’s right of repurchase at original cost); (v) declare or pay any dividend; (vi) liquidate, dissolve including any change of control; or (vii) change the authorized number of directors. Documentation: Documents will be based on Series Seed Preferred Stock documents published at www.seriesseed.com. Financial Investors who have invested at least [$________] (“Major Investors”) will receive Information: standard information and inspection rights and management rights letter. Participation Right: Major Investors will have the right to participate on a pro rata basis in subsequent issuances of equity securities. Board of Directors: Two directors elected by holders of a majority of common stock. One director elected by holders of a majority of Series Seed. Expenses: Company to reimburse counsel to investors for a flat fee of $10,000. Future Rights: The Series Seed will be given the same rights as the next series of Preferred Stock (with appropriate adjustments for economic terms). Founder Matters Each founder shall have four years vesting beginning [_______]. Full acceleration upon “Double Trigger.” Each Founder shall have assigned all relevant IP to the Company prior to closing.