Side Letters

Side Letters are separate agreements between a fund or company and a specific investor that grant customized terms not included in the main governing documents, such as fee breaks, reporting, MFN rights, or special consents. In fundraises and some VC rounds, Side Letters are used to accommodate institutional requirements, and Side Letters must be managed carefully to avoid conflicts and ensure disclosure consistency.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.