Navigating Term Sheets for Investors

Online Course for Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

Term sheets can be challenging to navigate. Gain confidence to negotiate better- for yourself and for your founders- so that you can establish solid and clear foundations that are key for successful investments.

Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490

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In this course:

✓ Short, skill-based lessons
✓ Self-paced, online content
✓ 500 Global Certificate of Completion

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How it Works

  • E-Learning

    Learn at your own pace. Course videos include value-packed lessons from 500 Global experts. These videos are designed to introduce key concepts and to solidify your foundational knowledge.

  • Develop Your Skills

    Apply your learning. Your downloadable course workbook will guide you through each lesson and include activities to apply the knowledge you’ve gained and questions to encourage reflection.

  • Certificate of Completion

    You've earned it. At the end of the course, you’ll have earned a skills-based online certificate from 500 Global that you can proudly display online. Go ahead, it's okay to be excited about all you've learned.

Navigating Term Sheets for Investors course will enable you to:

✓ Summarize all the instruments to raise capital, convertible securities, and equity
✓ Understand the key events of the term sheet process to be able to pinpoint major happenings
✓ Identify common legal terms within standard industry term sheets
✓ Evaluate whether or not deal terms are beneficial to you or the founder
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Navigating Term Sheets for Investors Course Overview

  • INSTRUMENTS TO RAISE CAPITAL: From understanding debt and equity financing to demystifying convertible securities and understanding discounts/valuation caps, this is where you will master the crux of raising capital.

  • ECONOMIC TERMS: Become more aware of your fund economics by learning about valuation, liquidation preference, anti-dilution, pro rata, redemption rights, pay to play.

  • CONTROL TERMS: Become a key player and true mover and shaker by getting your voice heard. This is where you learn about boards, protective provisions, drag alongs, voting thresholds, and vesting terms.

  • PUTTING IT TOGETHER: As a VC, you will have to make decisions based on different perspectives. This is where we help you reflect on the term sheet as a whole so you can make well-informed decisions.

Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490

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Meet Your Instructor

Principal at 500 Global

Amit Bhatti

Amit is a Principal and former US corporate counsel at 500 Global, where he oversees investments from 500’s main funds. Prior to 500, Amit was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented technology companies across all stages of their lifecycle from start-up to IPO, as well as a number of VC funds in making investments. Prior to Wilson Sonsini, Amit was an attorney at Arent Fox, where he represented clients in debt financing and M&A.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will I have to complete the course?

    You will have immediate access to the online content when your purchase is made, and you will retain course access for 90 days.

  • Will I obtain a certificate?

    Yes, a certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the online course content and feedback survey.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Important: Course enrollment fees are non-refundable. By purchasing a VC Unlocked Online Certificate Course, I certify that I understand no portion of the course enrollment fees I pay to participate in the course will be refunded at any time or for any reason.

  • Have more questions?

    We're happy to help! Please send all inquiries to: [email protected].

Estimated Time Commitment: 5-8 hours
Cost: $490

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