term-sheet-analyzer

Decode startup term sheets into economic and control consequences with dilution scenarios.

4|Updated Mar 21, 2026
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Skill: term-sheet-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/alexhegit/sovereign-IQ/tree/main/workspace/skills/term-sheet-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexhegit/sovereign-IQ --skill term-sheet-analyzer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps founders, CFOs, and investors understand the real economic and control implications hidden in startup term sheets, including dilution, valuation mechanics, and liquidation preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SAFE decoding and ownership math: Interprets post-money vs pre-money SAFE caps, discounts, and MFN terms to estimate implied ownership and conversion outcomes.
  • Convertible note analysis: Extracts principal, interest, conversion discount, valuation cap, maturity/repayment risk, and models how interest increases dilution.
  • Priced round parsing and risk flagging: Evaluates pre/post-money valuation, liquidation preference (participating vs non-participating), anti-dilution (full ratchet vs weighted average), pro-rata rights, option pool effects, and board/control terms.
  • Side-by-side comparison: Compares multiple competing term sheets and highlights which terms are more founder-friendly across key exit scenarios.
  • Plain-language risk summary with dilution scenarios: Produces a founder-ready summary plus structured dilution modeling outputs.

Quick Start

Use the term-sheet-analyzer skill to analyze the attached term sheet and return the implied ownership, key red flags, and dilution scenarios for typical exit values.

Frequently Asked Questions about term-sheet-analyzer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a SAFE term sheet to understand dilution and conversion mechanics?

To analyze a SAFE term sheet, extract the valuation cap, discount, and MFN terms to estimate implied ownership and model post-money vs pre-money conversion outcomes. This process decodes complex financing terms into plain-language dilution scenarios and risk findings.

What is the difference between participating and non-participating liquidation preference in a term sheet?

Liquidation preference in a term sheet determines payout order during an exit. Participating preference allows investors to get their money back plus share remaining proceeds, while non-participating limits them to either their preference or converting to equity, significantly impacting founder returns.

How do I compare competing startup term sheets to find the most founder-friendly offer?

To compare competing term sheets, extract valuation, liquidation preference, anti-dilution provisions, and option-pool assumptions side-by-side. This comparison highlights which offers are more founder-friendly across key exit scenarios by mapping structured dilution and control consequences.

Can I model how convertible note interest increases dilution before a priced equity round?

Yes, you can model convertible note dilution by extracting the principal, interest rate, conversion discount, and valuation cap. This calculates how accumulated interest increases the converted equity amount, providing structured dilution scenarios and flagging maturity repayment risks.

Does full ratchet anti-dilution affect existing shareholders more than weighted average anti-dilution?

Full ratchet anti-dilution affects existing shareholders more severely by lowering the conversion price to the new, lower priced-round price, causing greater dilution. Weighted average anti-dilution adjusts the price based on a blended formula, resulting in moderate dilution outcomes.

What option pool assumptions do I need to extract from a term sheet to model dilution accurately?

To model dilution accurately, extract the option pool size and whether it is created pre-money or post-money from the term sheet. A pre-money option pool dilutes founders before new investment, while a post-money pool shares the dilution between founders and incoming investors.