Free Share Capital Templates

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.

This Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) allows a company to secure investment funds before its valuation is finalized. Investors provide capital in exchange for equity (shares) that will be issued at a future date, typically upon the company's next priced funding round, a sale, or a listing. It is distinct from a loan, as it does not accrue interest and is not repayable.

This comprehensive Shareholders' Agreement outlines the rights and obligations of shareholders in a company. It covers critical aspects such as shareholding structure, company management, restrictive covenants, voting rights, dividend policy, and detailed provisions for share transfers, including drag-along and tag-along rights. The agreement also includes mechanisms for dispute resolution and defines events leading to obligatory share transfers.

This Shareholders' Agreement template outlines the relationship between investors, founders, and the company, governing key aspects of company management and shareholder rights. It includes provisions for corporate governance, share transfers, founder covenants, confidentiality, and compliance with various legal and tax regulations. The agreement aims to regulate the parties' interactions and the company's affairs.

This document is a template for the minutes of a board of directors meeting. Its primary purpose is to formally record the approval of a company's sale of its entire issued share capital to a buyer. This includes resolutions for the transfer of shares, the appointment and resignation of directors, updates to bank mandates, and necessary company filings.

This document is a template for the Articles of Association for a private company limited by shares. It sets out the internal regulations governing the company's operations, including detailed provisions for share capital, dividends, liquidation preferences, and the rights and obligations of different classes of shareholders. It also covers rules for share transfers, director appointments, and investor protections like anti-dilution.

This agreement outlines how shareholders of a company will vote on key corporate matters, including the election and removal of board members, and potentially the sale of the company. It includes provisions for a drag-along right, ensuring all shareholders participate in an approved sale, and addresses compliance with "bad actor" and sanctions regulations. Its primary goal is to standardize shareholder voting behavior in venture-backed companies.

This Subscription Agreement template outlines the terms under which investors subscribe for shares in a company. It details the mechanics of share allotment, completion conditions, and extensive warranties provided by the company. The document also includes provisions for managing investor rights, obligations, and general contractual terms, with specific references to UK tax and corporate law.

This document is a template for the minutes of a board of directors meeting. It records the resolutions passed by the company's board to approve the sale of its entire issued share capital to a buyer. Key actions include the transfer of shares, the appointment and resignation of directors, and updates to bank mandates and company registers following the sale.