Free Equity Investment Term Sheet Template
Equity Investment Term Sheet
I. Introduction
Investment Opportunity:
Our company, [Your Company Name], a leading provider of innovative software solutions in the healthcare industry, seeks to raise $2 million in equity financing to accelerate product development and market expansion.
Investment Amount:
The total investment amount is $2 million, in exchange for a 20% equity stake in [Your Company Name].
Parties Involved:
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Investor: [Investor Name]
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Company: [Your Company Name]
II. Investment Terms
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Valuation:
The pre-money valuation of [Your Company Name] is $8 million.
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Equity Stake:
[Investor Name] will receive a 20% equity stake in [Your Company Name].
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Investment Structure:
The investment will be structured as a preferred stock with standard liquidation preferences.
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Founder Vesting:
Founders' shares will vest over four years, with a one-year cliff.
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Anti-Dilution Protection:
[Investor Name] will have standard weighted-average anti-dilution protection.
III. Investor Rights
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Board Representation: [Investor Name] will have the right to appoint one member to the board of directors.
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Information Rights: Quarterly financial reports and annual operating plans will be provided to [Investor Name].
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Exit Rights: [Investor Name] will have tag-along rights in the event of a sale of [Your Company Name].
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Liquidation Preference: [Investor Name] will have a 1x non-participating liquidation preference.
IV. Company Representation and Warranties
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Ownership and Title: The company represents that it owns all assets and properties free and clear of any liens or encumbrances.
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Intellectual Property: The Company represents that it owns or has licensed all intellectual property necessary for its business operations.
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Compliance with Laws: The company represents that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
V. Conditions Precedent
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Legal Due Diligence: The investor's legal due diligence must be completed to its satisfaction.
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Approval of Governing Authorities: The investment must receive approval from the board of directors and any other required governing authorities.
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Execution of Agreements: The parties must execute the investment agreement and any related documents.
VI. Indemnification
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Company Indemnification: The company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the investor from any losses or damages resulting from the company's breach of its representations and warranties.
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Investor Indemnification: The investor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the company from any losses or damages resulting from the investor's breach of its obligations under the term sheet.
VII. Termination
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Mutual Agreement: The term sheet may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties.
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Material Breach: Either party may terminate the term sheet in the event of a material breach by the other party.
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Failure to Close: If the closing conditions are not satisfied within the specified timeframe, either party may terminate the term sheet.
VIII. Miscellaneous
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Expenses: Each party will be responsible for its expenses incurred in connection with the transaction.
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Confidentiality: The parties agree to keep confidential all information relating to the transaction and the term sheet.
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Governing Law: This term sheet will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of [State].