Shareholders Agreement Checklist for Indian Startups: Founder Rights, Investor Consent, Transfer Rules, ESOP and Exit Clauses
A shareholders agreement can protect founder alignment and investor confidence, but vague consent rights, transfer restrictions and exit clauses can create avoidable friction later.
Term Sheet Checklist for Indian Startup Founders: Valuation, Liquidation Preference, ESOP, SHA and Closing Conditions
A term sheet is not just a headline valuation. It is the first draft of founder economics, investor control, exit priority, closing work and future governance.