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Model documents for early stage investments

The BVCA Venture Committee (previously the BVCA Technology Committee) and the Legal & Technical Committee working with leading Venture Capital investors and the legal community in the UK have designed more standardised documents for use in early stage investments.  Produced 2006 and updated June 2010.


LEGAL DISCLAIMER:  THESE DOCUMENTS ARE INTENDED TO SERVE AS  STARTING POINT ONLY AND SHOULD BE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR SPECIFIC LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS.  NONE OF THE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE FOR ANY PARTICULAR FACTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES.

The BVCA would be interested in your views on this documentation.  Should you wish to contact the BVCA, please email bvca@bvca.co.uk

 

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BVCA Term Sheet

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BVCA Model Subscription and Shareholders Agreement

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BVCA Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement - drafting notes

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BVCA Articles of Association

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BVCA Articles of Association - drafting notes