SeedSummit is a global initiative of investors and law firms that publishes standardized seed investment documents. Its free, lawyer-drafted templates are widely used as a fair starting point for early-stage fundraising.

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Intellectual Property (IP) Agreement (Declaration) (Denmark) by Seedsummit
This Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Declaration ensures that all intellectual property created by an employee or other engaged person during their tenure belongs solely to the company. It covers various IP types like copyrights, patents, and trademarks, securing the company's ownership of developments made by its personnel. This document is typically used to formalize the assignment of IP from individuals to the company.
Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Standard) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document is an employment contract template specifically designed for working students (Werkstudenten) in Germany. It covers essential terms such as job title, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and includes important clauses on non-competition, confidentiality, and intellectual property. The template also provides detailed explanations regarding German legal requirements and the special social security status of working students.
Term Sheet (Portugal) by Seedsummit
This document is a template investment term sheet designed for a company incorporated in Portugal seeking investment from potential investors. It outlines the key commercial terms for a proposed subscription of preferred shares, intended to form the basis for a future, legally binding subscription and shareholders' agreement. The term sheet itself is largely non-binding, with exceptions for expenses, exclusivity, and confidentiality clauses.
Offer Letter (Portugal) by Seedsummit
This document is a template for an offer letter extended to a prospective employee. It outlines the essential terms of employment, including the job title, remuneration (fixed income and potential equity), work schedule, direct reporting structure, and start date. The template provides clear instructions for customization and includes placeholders for both the company's representative and the employee's signatures.
Term Sheet (Germany) by Seedsummit
This Term Sheet outlines the principal terms and conditions for a Series Seed financing round for a GmbH company. It details investment amounts, valuation, type of securities (preferred shares), employee participation programs, and key governance provisions. The document also covers preference rights, protective provisions, founder vesting, and share transfer rules.
Term Sheet (Denmark) by Seedsummit
This document is a Term Sheet outlining the main terms for a seed financing round for a company. It covers key aspects such as company and founder details, investment terms including valuation and share allocation, governance structures, share transfer rules, and restrictions on founders. It serves as a preliminary agreement for the company and potential investors to establish common ground before drafting full investment and shareholders' agreements.
Advisor Agreement (France) by Seedsummit
This template is an advisor agreement designed for a company incorporated in France and an individual or corporate advisor. It is specifically structured for situations where the advisor receives no cash compensation, but may be granted an option scheme for equity. The agreement details the advisor's mission, independence, confidentiality obligations, and terms for termination.
Advisor Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This template is an Advisor Agreement designed for use between a company incorporated in England and Wales and an individual advisor. It offers flexible compensation options, including shares (vesting), share options, or an hourly/daily fee. The agreement outlines the advisor's services, obligations, confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and termination conditions, clarifying the advisor's status as an independent contractor.
Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Formal Address) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This is a dual-language employment contract template designed for working students in Germany. It details the terms of employment, including job position, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and provisions for incapacity to work. The contract also includes clauses on confidentiality, intellectual property, non-competition, and the duration and termination of the employment relationship, all governed by German law.
Intellectual Property (IP) Transfer Agreement (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document outlines the transfer of intellectual property rights and the grant of usage rights from an Originator (who can be an employee or freelancer) to a Company. It covers various types of IP, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents, ensuring the Company acquires broad rights to work results created by the Originator. The agreement also addresses moral rights, open-source software exceptions, and inventions under German law.
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