This Shareholders' Agreement outlines the rights and obligations of founders and investors in a private company incorporated in Singapore. It establishes rules for company management, share transfers, and sets out intentions regarding a potential public listing. The agreement aims to regulate the relationship between the shareholders and the conduct of the company's business affairs.
Shareholders' Agreement by Cofounders
Cofounders
This is a Shareholders' Agreement template that outlines the rights and obligations of the company's founders and investors. It covers key aspects such as company management, share transfers, confidentiality, and the process for a potential public listing. The agreement aims to regulate the relationship among all shareholders and the company.
Model PIPE Form of Common Warrant (US Issuer) (NVCA)
Open Legal Library
This is a model form of a common stock warrant, typically used in Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financings. It grants the holder the right to purchase a specified number of common shares from the issuing company at a predetermined exercise price. The document includes detailed provisions for issuance, transfer, exercise, adjustments for corporate events, and limitations on exercise.
Management Rights Letter (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)
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The Management Rights Letter is a contractual document used by venture funds to establish “management rights” in a portfolio company, allowing the fund to qualify as a Venture Capital Operating Company (VCOC) under ERISA regulations and thereby avoid having its assets treated as ERISA plan assets. It grants the investor rights to consult with management, access financial and operational information, and receive board materials—while including provisions to limit or modify these rights for foreign investors to comply with CFIUS regulations and avoid triggering U.S. national security review.
SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Caymans) by Y Combinator
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The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Caymans) governs how investor funds convert into equity by setting a post-money valuation cap without applying a discount. It gives investors the right to receive shares at a price based on the valuation cap in the next equity financing, or to receive a comparable return in the event of a liquidity or dissolution event. This SAFE is structured for Cayman Islands companies and is part of Y Combinator’s library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents widely used in international startup funding.
Safe: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Canada) by Y Combinator
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The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Canada) governs how investor funds convert into equity based on a pre-set post-money valuation cap, without applying a discount. It ensures that the investor receives shares at a price reflecting the valuation cap if a future financing, liquidity event, or dissolution occurs. This SAFE is part of Y Combinator’s library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents adapted for Canadian securities law.
Model PIPE Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (FPI) (NVCA)
NVCA
This document is a model pre-funded warrant, typically used in Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financings, specifically for a Foreign Private Issuer (FPI). It grants the holder the right to purchase ordinary shares or American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of the company at a pre-determined exercise price. The warrant outlines terms for exercise, adjustments, transferability, and limitations on beneficial ownership, ensuring compliance with U.S. securities laws.
Management Rights Letter (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)
NVCA
LPA Insert Language Regarding CFIUS (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)
NVCA
Model PIPE Securities Purchase Agreement (US Issuer) (NVCA)
NVCA
This Securities Purchase Agreement is a template for a private placement where a company sells equity securities, such as common stock, preferred stock, and warrants, to investors. It details the terms of the purchase and sale, including representations, warranties, and covenants, and typically grants investors certain registration rights for the purchased securities.