Convertible Note Term Sheet by Cofounders

CofoundersUpdated 31 Oct 2025

This term sheet outlines the fundamental conditions for a convertible promissory note financing. It details how a company can secure funding by issuing notes that will convert into equity under specific circumstances, such as a qualified financing round or upon maturity. Key aspects covered include interest rates, conversion mechanisms, valuation caps, and investor rights.

Convertible Note Term Sheet

The following is a summary of the basic terms and conditions of a proposed convertible promissory note financing of [Company Name], [Reg No.], with registered address at [Company Address]. This term sheet is for discussion purposes only and is not binding on Company or the Investors (as defined below).

Issuer

[Company Name] (the Company)

Financing Amount

Up to $1000000 SGD worth of convertible promissory notes (the Notes).

Closings

The Company may close the sale of the Notes in one or more closings with one or more purchasers of the Notes acceptable to the Company (the Investors).

Investment Amount

The amount invested by an Investor for the purchase of such Investor's Convertible Securities (the Investment Amount).

Definitive Agreement

The Notes will be issued and sold pursuant to a convertible note purchase agreement prepared by the Company's legal counsel (the Note Purchase Agreement).

Maturity Date

Principal and unpaid accrued interest on the Notes will be due and payable twenty-four (24) months from the date of the Note Purchase Agreement (the Maturity Date).

Interest

Interest will accrue on an annual basis at the rate of 5% per annum based on a 365 day year.

Qualified Financing

The issuing of Equity Securities in a transaction or series of related transactions resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of at least $1000000 SGD, including conversion of the Notes and any other indebtedness.

Conversion Price

The Conversion Price is the lesser of1) 75% of the per share price paid by the purchasers of such Equity Securities in the Qualified Financing (the Discounted Conversion Price), or

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