VC Deals Unpacked – Legal Insights for Founders & Investors

A founder-focused conversation on how VC deals are really done today — from market conditions and investor behaviour to the legal structures and co-founder agreements that shape outcomes.

This session gives founders a clear, realistic view of today’s early-stage VC market: how sub-€1m rounds differ from larger raises, why investor terms have become more aggressive, when to consider bootstrapping or alternative capital, and why co-founder alignment and shareholder agreements are non-negotiable.

Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the high-value insights, this on-demand webinar gives you the clarity and frameworks needed to navigate your next fundraise with confidence.

Summary

The venture landscape is evolving, and legal structures are becoming more complex across seed, Series A, and growth rounds. As investor expectations shift and negotiation tactics mature, founders and legal teams need a clear understanding of the clauses that matter—and the ones that silently shape governance, control, and exit outcomes.

Are you considering a raise or reviewing a live term sheet?
This session breaks down the practical realities behind deal terms, what’s standard, what’s changing, and how to negotiate effectively without slowing momentum.

Led by senior legal advisors from Fuse Capital and Mace who have worked on 100+ venture transactions, this webinar provides a high-level, strategic view of the legal mechanics that will influence venture funding in 2025 and beyond.

Key Takeaways For You

Understand how the early-stage (pre-seed to Series A) fundraising environment has shifted since the 2021 boom – and what that means for your next round

Learn why investors increasingly bet on teams over ideas – and how that shapes your pitch and cap table strategy.

Get practical insight into how VC fund lifecycles and exit pressures translate into real-world deal behaviour and term sheets.

See why founder-only legal representation matters, especially around terms like liquidation preference and dilution.

Discover how to set up robust co-founder agreements to avoid “dead equity” and misalignment if someone leaves.

What Happens Next?

At Fuse Capital, we’ve been supporting businesses with strategic debt solutions since 2013. Once we receive your details, here’s what happens next:

1

Initial Consultation

We’ll arrange a discovery call to understand your business model, funding requirements, and growth ambitions. This helps us evaluate whether there’s a good strategic fit.
2

Information Gathering & Review

If we proceed, our team will work closely with you to gather key financial and operational information. We’ll conduct a preliminary review to ensure we have a clear and accurate picture of your business.
3

Investment Committee Review

Your opportunity is then assessed by our investment committee. We take a considered, selective approach progressing only where we believe we can deliver real value. If there’s alignment, we’ll recommend the most effective funding strategy tailored to your needs and proceed with next steps thereafter.