Mock Term Sheet Negotiations – A Term Sheet Battle

The Startup Scene’s Boxing Event – Clear the Ring for Startup Sparring:

In this interactive format, a real investor negotiates live on stage with a real startup in its first funding round to finalize the details of a term sheet. Participants get a first-hand look at how negotiations unfold and the dynamics that arise. What terms should founders definitely be familiar with? Which clauses are particularly critical and can have long-term implications? And on which points do investors show flexibility or a willingness to negotiate?

It is precisely these crucial questions—which significantly influence the success of a funding round—that will be clearly explained and contextualized during strategic breaks in the live negotiation. This provides participants with valuable practical knowledge and teaches them what to prepare for so they can negotiate confidently and on equal footing. Following the event, all participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss individual challenges, and share their own experiences with the group to learn from one another.