Take your negotiation Skills to the next level

​Term sheet negotiations are tough.

Even though they’re not legally binding, they hold a certain weight.

And if you get this wrong, you could even lose control over your startup.

After reading this guide, you will be well-prepared to avoid the most destructive mistakes.

And make the most out of your term sheet negotiation.

Let’s dive right in.

It’s not just about presenting your business plan and financial projections when it comes to convincing investors to invest in your business idea.

Building a genuine connection with investors is equally important.

The power of persuasion involves skills beyond “transferring data from your mind to theirs.”

I’ll show you 17 key strategies to make investors like you and fall in love with your startup.

And increase your chances of securing the funding you need.

As a startup founder, you pitch your company to investors and show them what it’s worth.

And at some point, you must stick a number on Your valuation.

But even if you have a pretty good idea about your valuation and why, it’s the investor’s job to make their own assessment.

And often, they’ll claim that your valuation is lower than you said, forcing you to give up more equity for the same amount of money.

For you as a startup founder, negotiating equity with investors can be the most hair-raising part of fundraising.

The question on every founder’s mind is:

“How much equity should I give to investors?”

The answer lies in understanding the factors that influence investors’ equity expectations.

In this article, we’ll delve into the 8 key factors that determine the amount of equity investors typically expect.

And:

I’ll give you practical tips for negotiating a fair equity deal.

You’re a startup founder and you need an investment?

But you don’t want to give up too much equity of your new business?

After all, what’s the use of building your own business if other people end up owning most of it?

Fortunately, there are alternative funding options that can entice investors while minimizing the equity stakes they take.

This way, you can strike the balance between securing capital and maintaining control over your startup’s future.

Let’s look at how that works.

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