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SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) by Y Combinator
The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) is designed to let startups raise early capital by granting investors the right to future equity at a capped valuation, without offering any additional discount at conversion. Unlike other SAFEs, this version excludes the percentage discount mechanism (which normally gives investors shares at a reduced price), relying only on the valuation cap to protect investors. It is part of Y Combinator’s widely adopted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents.
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SAFE: Discount, no Valuation Cap (US) by Y Combinator
The Y Combinator SAFE: Discount, No Valuation Cap (US) governs how investor funds convert into equity by applying a set discount to the price of future preferred shares, without using a valuation cap. It ensures that the investor receives shares at a discounted price in the next equity financing, or a comparable return in the event of a liquidity or dissolution event. This SAFE is part of Y Combinator’s library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents widely used in U.S. startup funding.
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Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
This template is a term sheet for a **Series Seed** equity funding round, outlining the primary commercial and legal terms for institutional or venture capital investment. It covers essential aspects such as valuation, liquidation preferences, board composition, and founder vesting schedules to facilitate negotiations before drafting definitive investment documents.
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Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Seed Share Term Sheet outlines key terms for an early-stage equity financing round under UK law, covering valuation, liquidation preferences, investor rights, founder vesting, and governance. It provides a model structure for venture capital investment using Series Seed preferred shares, reflecting BVCA-standard provisions and typical UK market practice.
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Late Payment Demand Letter (US) by OLL
The Late Payment Demand Letter is designed to help US-based freelancers and independent contractors follow up on overdue invoices in a clear and professional way. It requests payment, references the outstanding balance, sets expectations for next steps, and is created by OLL's team of legal experts.
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Standard Invoice Template (US) by OLL
The Standard Invoice Template for freelancers based in the U.S. is a plain-language, structured template for requesting payment for services. It helps freelancers present charges, payment terms, and business details in a clear, consistent format. Created by OLL's team of legal experts.
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Term sheet by Common Paper
The Common Paper Term Sheet is a plain-language template for early-stage financings, organizing key economics and governance terms into a clear framework that simplifies negotiation. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
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Equity Agreement for Service (EASE Agreement) by Founder Institute
The Founder Institute Equity Agreement for Service (EASE) is designed to formalize equity-based compensation for consultants and service providers supporting early-stage startups, ensuring clear terms around services, vesting, and ownership. It is part of the Founder Institute’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
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Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute
The Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute is a structured, plain-language agreement that defines the relationship, compensation, and confidentiality terms between a startup and its advisor, ensuring clear expectations and fair equity grants. It is part of the Founder Institute’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
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Amending Share Capital (Shareholder Resolution)
This document is a template with guidance notes for shareholder resolutions relating to changes in a company’s share capital, setting out when ordinary or special resolutions are typically required under UK company law. It provides example resolution wording for common share capital actions and explains how multiple resolutions and amended articles are often used together in a single transaction.