The term sheet is a critical document that gives a ‘snapshot’ of the key terms and conditions of the proposed funding by an investor. It also serves as a ‘blueprint’ that will be used by the startup lawyer engaged to prepare the fundraising documents and shareholders agreement that will govern the relationship between the startup,…
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Dealing with investor’s veto rights for startups
What are investor’s veto rights and how should you navigate such a request from a potential investor for your company?
Five things startups have to know before raising funds
There are several things that founders should know before raising funds for their startup. 1. Understand the different types of funding available. Selling your company’s shares in exchange for money is just one usual way of raising funds. There are various ways to raise capital, including debt financing, equity financing, or even crowdfunding (see Oxwhite’s…
A guide to secondary market for startups in Malaysia
Posted on Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, Angel Investing, Crowdfunding, Laws and Regulations, Seed RoundsLeave a Reply
What is a secondary market? How does it work when buying and selling crowdfunding shares? What are the risks involved and why is it such an important feature especially for investors?
What is a seed round for a startup in Malaysia?
How is a seed round different from a series A round in the context of a Malaysian fundraising landscape?
Yes, you can use the SAFE agreement for your Malaysian startup
As a startup and venture lawyer, it is common for a startup founder in Malaysia to ask me whether it is legal to issue a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) round for his Malaysian company. The answer is yes. You can raise funds using a SAFE round in Malaysia. But the usual standard template…
I co-authored a World Bank report on startup financing in Malaysia
During the early lockdown month last year, I was surprised when I received an email from a World Bank researcher asking to schedule a call with me to ask a few questions on the state of startup financing in Malaysia. I found out afterwards that both of the researchers came across one of my webinars…
Pros and cons: Angel investor for your startup
Angel investors are one of the usual and easiest sources of financing for new startups. Find out the pros and cons of having an angel in your startup.
Pre-emptive rights (and why it’s important for your startup)
Pre-emptive or pre-emption rights, aka right of first refusal is a right given to a shareholder. Find out why this right is is important for your startup.
Webinar: Guide to investment term sheet for early-stage entrepreneurs
I am starting again my regular sharing session this month for early stage entpreneures and founders. Next week, I am sharing my experience on what you should do as a founder when you get your first investment term sheet. The free webinar will start at 10am sharp on Friday, 11 June 2021 next week. Click…