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    The Economics of Term Sheets

    Scott Kupor

    This presentation dissects economic term sheet mechanics using hypothetical venture firms Haiku and Indigo to illustrate how varying liquidation preferences and option pools directly impact founder ownership. By contrasting Haiku's participating 1x preference with Indigo's non-participating structure, the analysis demonstrates that while Indigo offers less immediate dilution, Haiku's smaller capital injection and option pool size yield a different risk-reward profile for the founding team. The session concludes by framing the choice between these competing $2 million versus $4 million offers as a strategic calculation of runway extension versus long-term upside, pending a future discussion on governance rights.