From pitch to closing: The anatomy of a funding round

Webinar, 5 November 2026, 10:00–11:00 (60 minutes)

Most founders walk into their first term sheet negotiation without fully understanding what they are agreeing to. That is not because they are not smart enough. It is because nobody explains these things in plain language until it is too late.A funding round is not just about getting money in the door. The terms you agree to at the term sheet stage will define who controls your company, what happens when things go well and what happens when they do not. Liquidation preferences, anti-dilution clauses, board seats, veto rights: these are not just legal details. They determine whether you still have a meaningful stake in your own company at exit, and whether you get to make the decisions that matter along the way.

Here is what nobody tells you: the term sheet is technically non-binding, but the moment you agree, those terms are locked in. That means the negotiation window is much narrower than most founders realise. If you wait until the shareholders’ agreement lands on your desk, you are already too late.

Your funding round is shaped by the terms you agree to long before closing. This webinar breaks down how a typical round works from pitch to closing, what a term sheet really means, and where things tend to go wrong. No legal jargon for the sake of it, just the things you need to know to negotiate with confidence.

This webinar is for you if you are raising your first round or gearing up for the next one towards Series A and beyond, and you want to understand what you are committing to before you commit.The webinar will be held in English and will last 45 minutes, followed by time for questions and discussion. A recording and materials will be available afterwards, and participation is free of charge.

You are warmly welcome to join!