It starts with a conversation. You may have nailed your pitch, showed traction, and excited the right people. Then the moment arrives — the investor says:
“We’d like to issue you a term sheet.”
You feel the rush. This is real. But what happens next isn’t just a legal formality — it’s the beginning of a long-term relationship, and the term sheet is the first handshake. Polite, professional — and packed with meaning.
Because here’s the thing: term sheets shape your startup’s future. They set expectations, define the power balance, and outline who gets what when things go well… or don’t.
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