Raising Capital
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Corporate Resolution For Sale of Stock
This is a sample resolution, to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving the sale of Common Stock by the corporation.
General Non-Competition Agreement
This is a pro-acquiror oriented agreement where a company is being bought out and the key stockholders agree not to compete with the acquired business for a period of time after the closing. It is to be used in connection with the acquisition agreement of the stock or assets of the target company.
Sample Checklist for Contract Term Sheet
This is a general checklist of key items to consider when drafting a contract. Depending on the contract, some of these may be inapplicable. Other provisions not included here may be appropriate for specialized contracts. The checklist is in Microsoft Word format.
Boilerplate Clauses
This is a sample of the "boilerplate" or "miscellaneous" clauses that can be included at the end of a contract. Note that not all clauses may be appropriate to the particular contract and some clauses may need modification.
Shareholders' Agreement with Buy-Sell Agreement Allowing Corporation the First Right of Refusal to Purchase the Shares of Deceased Shareholder
This form is intended to give the company a right of first refusal on the transfer or sale of stock held by a shareholder in the company.
Right of First Refusal Agreement (Delaware corporation)
This form is intended to give a Delaware corporation the right of first refusal on the transfer or sale of stock held by a shareholder in the company.
Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary
This is a sample form of Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary for a private corporation. It is intended to keep track of common stock, preferred stock, options and warrant issuances.
Checklist for Contents of Private Placement Memorandum
This is a simple checklist of the matters to be included in a Private Placement Memorandum for a securities offering intended to meet certain disclosure requirements of SEC Regulation D. The document is in Microsoft Word format.
Checklist for Issuing Stock
This is a checklist of important issues to consider and steps to take when issuing stock in a private company to a limited number of investors.
Control Sheet for Private Placement Memorandum
This is a sample form that the company would maintain to keep track of Private Placement Memorandum distribution in connection with a securities offering. It is in Microsoft Word format.
Venture Capital Finder's Fee Agreement
This is an agreement where the company agrees to pay a fee to a finder of investors who purchase stock in the company.
Irrevocable Proxy
This is a form of irrevocable proxy, granting another party the right to vote shares held by the shareholder.
Standard Term Sheet
This is a long form annotated Venture Capital Term Sheet, proposing the terms for a venture capital investment in an early stage company.
Pre-Offering Summary
This is a sample form that can be tailored for use by a start-up company to determine whether there is sufficient interest in a proposed stock offering.
Proxy - Revocable
This is a form of revocable proxy, granting another party the right to vote shares held by the shareholder.
Sample Legends for Stock Certificate
These are sample legends that may be appropriate to place on stock certificates of a privately held company.
Corporation - Transfer of Stock
This is a short form agreement where an owner of stock in a private company sells stock to a third party. It is to be used only in simple transactions.
Short Form Venture Capital Term Sheet
This is a sample Term Sheet for investment by venture capitalists in a Series B Convertible Preferred Stock round of financing in a company.
Statement of Investment Representation
This is a sample form of investment representation, to be signed by a recipient of shares in a private company. This form is intended to help in perfecting an exemption from the regulation requirements of the securities laws.
Stock Assignment Separate from Certificate
This is a sample form to transfer stock held in a private company to another party. Note that a separate agreement for the sale or transfer of the stock may be appropriate.



