Anchor the Deal on Your Terms.
Download the 2026 Seed Round Term Sheet.
NVCA-Based. Founder-Friendly Defaults. "Big Law" Quality.
Who holds the pen, holds the power.
When a VC offers to invest, they will usually say: "We'll send over our standard Term Sheet."
Danger: Their "standard" term sheet is written to benefit them. It might include aggressive "Participating Preferred" rights, huge option pools that dilute you, or board control clauses that let them fire you.
The Solution: Send your Term Sheet first.
The Legal Attorney Seed Term Sheet is a professional, market-standard document derived from the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) models, but pre-configured with Founder-Friendly settings.
What You Get Inside the Kit:
1. The Master Series Seed Term Sheet (Word)
A comprehensive, negotiation instrument updated for 2026.
Valuation & Price: Clear, fill-in-the-blank formulas to establish Pre-Money vs. Post-Money valuation.
1x Liquidation Preference: Hard-coded to the industry standard. It protects investors against downside but ensures they don't eat all your profits in an upside exit.
Broad-Based Anti-Dilution: Standard protection for investors that doesn't punish founders excessively in a down-round.
2. The "Control" Clauses
We have carefully structured the Board of Directors section to help you maintain control.
Board Composition: Defaults to a "Founder Control" structure (e.g., 2 Founders, 1 Investor).
Protective Provisions: Limits the investor's "Veto Power" to major events (like selling the company) rather than day-to-day operations.
3. 2026 Regulatory Updates
Modern investors care about different risks than they did 10 years ago.
AI Governance: Includes the new "AI Reporting" clause that sophisticated investors now demand regarding your Generative AI usage and IP ownership.
CFIUS Compliance: Includes the necessary representations regarding foreign investment to ensure your deal doesn't get blocked by the US government.
4. The Founder’s Negotiation Guide (PDF)
A strategic manual that explains the "Option Pool Shuffle"—the #1 trick VCs use to lower your effective valuation. We teach you how to spot it and negotiate it down.
Why Founders Need This Specific Template:
1. It Signals Competence
Sending a professional, NVCA-style term sheet shows investors you are sophisticated. It stops them from trying to give you "predatory" terms because they know you understand the game.
2. It Saves $2,000 in Drafting Fees
If you ask a lawyer to "draft a term sheet from scratch," it will cost you hours of billable time. Downloading this template gives you a 95% complete starting point.
3. It creates "FOMO" (Fear Of Missing Out)
When you have a Term Sheet ready to go, you can send it to multiple investors. It turns a casual conversation into a hard closing deadline.
Close the Round.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this binding?
Mostly, no. A Term Sheet is a "Gentleman's Agreement" on the price. However, our template includes Binding Clauses for "Exclusivity" (No Shop) and "Confidentiality," which protects the investor's time while they finish legal paperwork.
2. What is "NVCA Style"?
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) sets the standard for US startups. If you use a weird, non-standard contract, VCs will refuse to sign it. Our template follows the NVCA structure exactly so it looks familiar to every investor.
3. Can I use this for Angel Investors?
Yes. It is perfect for a "Priced Round" with Angels. If you are doing a smaller round, you might look at our SAFE Agreement Kit, but if you are raising $1 Million or more, this Term Sheet is the correct tool.
