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SAFE vs CLA in Europe: Which Terms Change the Outcome?

Compare SAFE, ASA and convertible-loan terms by jurisdiction, tax treatment, conversion mechanics, maturity and investor protections.

Outlex Legal Team3 Feb 202620 min read

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The 24-Hour Term Sheet Review: A Founder's Guide to Speed Without Sacrificing Protection

Term sheet reviews traditionally take 4-10 days, delaying critical funding. Learn how to compress this to 24 hours while protecting your interests as a founder.

Outlex Legal Team19 Jan 202612 min read

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The Option Pool Shuffle: How Investors Quietly Dilute Founders

The option pool shuffle is one of the most misunderstood tactics in startup funding. Learn how it works and how to protect your ownership percentage.

Outlex Legal Team19 Jan 202610 min read

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Founder Vesting Agreements: Cliff, Leaver and Acceleration Checks

Test a founder vesting agreement against early departure, good and bad leaver, acceleration, repurchase and company-sale scenarios.

Outlex Legal Team17 Dec 202516 min read

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Cap Table Hygiene: The 12-Point Audit Checklist for Series A

A clean cap table accelerates due diligence by 2-4 weeks, prevents deal-killing discoveries, and can improve your valuation. Here's the complete audit checklist.

Outlex Legal Team15 Dec 202516 min read

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Due Diligence Checklist: The 10 Docs VCs Actually Check

VCs don't read everything in your data room. They prioritize 10-15 documents that reveal whether you're organized, fundable, and worth their time. Here's exactly what they check.

Outlex Legal Team11 Dec 202512 min read

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