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SAFE or convertible note or priced round: which instrument should I raise on?
For a fast, cheap seed, use a SAFE (post-money, with a cap) if your investors accept it: no interest, no maturity, minimal legal cost. In India the...
What documents and diligence do investors ask for at seed, and how do I get ready?
Seed diligence is light but not zero: expect a data room with your deck, cap table, incorporation and founder agreements, any IP assignments, key c...
What are the key deal terms in a seed term sheet, and which ones actually matter?
Beyond valuation, the terms that bite are liquidation preference (insist on 1x non-participating), the option pool and whether it comes out of pre-...
Where and how should I incorporate to raise, and does the Delaware flip still make sense for Indian founders?
If your customers and team are in India, incorporate a Pvt Ltd in India, it is simpler and most Indian seed investors expect it. Flip to a Delaware...
How do I handle a down round, a bridge, or running low on cash before I hit my next milestone?
The moment you see you will miss your milestone, act: cut burn hard and raise a bridge from your existing investors before you are desperate, insid...
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