Pitch deck, term sheet, diligence
Category: Corporate Advisory. From ₹24,999. Typical timeline: Project-based.
Overview
Fundraising support helps founders prepare for and execute an equity or debt funding round — from building an investor-ready pitch deck and financial model to negotiating the term sheet and coordinating legal and financial due diligence — so the round closes on terms the founders actually understand and can live with. Kanoons works alongside founders through the process rather than only reviewing documents at the end, since term sheet and due diligence issues are far cheaper to fix before signing than after.
Who needs it
- A founder preparing to approach angel investors or VCs for the first time
- A company that has received a term sheet and wants it reviewed before signing
- A startup undergoing investor due diligence and needing organised data room support
- A business evaluating venture debt as a non-dilutive funding option
Eligibility
- Startups and growth-stage companies preparing to raise a seed, Series A or later round
- Companies raising structured debt or venture debt alongside or instead of equity
- Founders who have received investor interest and need term sheet negotiation support
Documents required
- Historical financials and current cap table
- Business plan, unit economics and financial projections
- Existing shareholder agreements, ESOP scheme and material contracts
- Corporate records — incorporation documents, board/shareholder resolutions
Process
- Readiness assessment — Financials, cap table and corporate records are reviewed to identify gaps before approaching investors.
- Materials preparation — Pitch deck, financial model and data room are prepared or refined for investor presentation.
- Term sheet review — Term sheet clauses on valuation, liquidation preference, board rights and anti-dilution are reviewed and negotiation points flagged.
- Due diligence coordination — Legal, financial and tax due diligence queries from the investor are coordinated and responded to.
- Closing — Definitive agreements (SHA, SSA) are reviewed and closing conditions and CPs are tracked to completion.
Government fees
- Government fees: Nil for fundraising advisory itself — statutory filing fees (e.g. Form PAS-3, FC-GPR for foreign investment) apply separately once the round closes
Professional fee
Project-based, starting at ₹24,999 depending on scope (deck/model preparation, term sheet review, or full due diligence coordination); covers the specific workstreams engaged for that round.
Timeline
Materials preparation typically takes 1–2 weeks; the overall fundraising process from investor outreach to closing is project-based and commonly spans 2–6 months depending on investor interest and negotiation.
Deliverables
- Investor-ready pitch deck and financial model
- Term sheet review note with flagged clauses and negotiation points
- Organised due diligence data room
- Review comments on definitive round documents (SHA/SSA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a term sheet and a shareholders agreement?
A term sheet is a non-binding (mostly) summary of key deal terms agreed early on, while the shareholders agreement is the detailed, legally binding document executed at closing that governs the actual rights and obligations of the parties.
Do I need a lawyer to review my term sheet?
It is strongly advisable — clauses like liquidation preference, anti-dilution and board control materially affect founder outcomes and are easy to overlook without experienced review.
How long does a typical seed round take to close in India?
It varies widely, but a seed round commonly takes 2–4 months from serious investor interest to funds actually hitting the company's account, factoring in due diligence and documentation.
Common mistakes
- Approaching investors with an unrealistic or poorly substantiated financial model
- Signing a term sheet without understanding liquidation preference or anti-dilution implications
- Not organising a due diligence data room in advance, causing delays once investor interest firms up
- Overlooking FEMA/RBI reporting requirements (e.g. Form FC-GPR) once foreign investment is received
Penalties for non-compliance
- Failure to file Form FC-GPR within the prescribed period after receiving foreign investment can attract penalty under FEMA and require compounding
- Unfavourable term sheet clauses accepted without review can lock founders into disadvantageous control or economic terms for the life of the company
- Delayed or incomplete due diligence responses can cause investors to walk away or reprice the round
Legal references
- Companies Act, 2013 — governs share allotment, board/shareholder approvals for fundraising
- FEMA, 1999 and RBI Master Direction on Foreign Investment — governs reporting for foreign equity investment (FC-GPR)
- SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 — govern pricing/valuation aspects where applicable to certain fundraising structures
- Indian Contract Act, 1872 — governs enforceability of term sheets and definitive agreements
What will this cost you?
Adjust the options below for an instant, indicative estimate. Final pricing is confirmed once our team reviews your specific documents.
All catalogue prices are exclusive of GST. Tax (typically 18%) is calculated and added at checkout. Government fees vary by state and are confirmed before filing.
Packages for this service
Every tier includes the same filing accuracy and compliance review — the difference is turnaround priority, support access and how hands-on we are with your documents.
Indicative tiers — talk to us to confirm exact scope and pricing for your business.
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