Venture Debt: How to Use It Well (and When to Avoid It)
Venture debt is non-dilutive capital on top of a priced equity round. Here's how term sheets, warrants, covenants, and drawdown mechanics actually work.
Venture Capital Deal Terms & Term Sheet Guides
Deal terms determine who wins in exit scenarios and how much control investors have over company decisions. Our deal-terms guides explain the economics and governance provisions founders encounter in seed through growth rounds.
Key Deal Terms Explained
- Valuation & equity: Pre-money, post-money, and option pool sizing
- Liquidation preferences: Participating vs. non-participating, multiples
- Control rights: Board seats, protective provisions, and veto rights
- Investor rights: Pro rata, information rights, and drag-along provisions
Read venture capital deal terms explainers below.