Flipkart sold for $16 billion, but the founders got almost nothing.
After looking at 100+ startup deals, I found some toxic terms that hurt founders:
1. Liquidation Preferences: Investors get their money back first. If the sale price is low, founde
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Honestly, Indian founders need to treat term sheets like battle plans. If you’re building the castle, why let someone else control the bridge?
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