• Corporate Governance Review: Ensure incorporation documents, bylaws, board resolutions, and share structures are in order.
• Cap Table Accuracy: Verify a clean and transparent capitalization table, including all equity issuances and option grants.
• IP Ownership & Assignments: Confirm that intellectual property is properly assigned to the company and protected.
• Contractual Commitments: Review key contracts and obligations that may affect valuation or investor terms.
• Regulatory & Compliance Status: Check compliance with employment law, tax filings, data protection, and licensing requirements.
• Employee Agreements: Ensure founders, employees, and contractors have signed appropriate agreements including IP and confidentiality clauses.
• Investor Documentation: Prepare key documents such as term sheets, SAFE/convertible notes, and investor rights agreements.

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