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Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations - Startups.

Tim Keane

Especially in situations where the founders have a large position and are key employees, it is not uncommon for investors to request that they agree to have some portion of their holdings vest on a schedule. Other major term-sheet provisions, in addition to these economic considerations, also focus on reducing investor risk.