Despite the large increase in resources aimed at helping Founders navigate the fundraising process, many still struggle when it comes to particular term sheet Clauses that can have unintended consequences if misunderstood. These clauses can lead to founders losing control of their company or payout structures upon exit down the road, regardless of how much capital they succeeded in raising. This in-depth post by Toptal Finance Expert and VC Alex Graham fills the knowledge gap by breaking down the term sheet's trickiest clauses and the implications thereof.