You’re raising or deploying capital in the Cayman Islands. The terms you accept now set what the next round is able to look like.
Information, not advice
This page is information, not legal advice about your matter. A retainer begins only when a lawyer confirms it.
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Look past the valuation at the terms that follow you
Preference, consent rights and drag mechanics shape every round after this one, and Cayman vehicles are the common holding structure.
What to work through, in order
The terms that compound
Cayman holding companies are the default for venture-backed groups with US investors. Preference, consent rights and drag are implemented through the articles and a shareholders agreement.
Founder and employee equity
Option pools sit at the Cayman holding company, with tax consequences determined by each employee’s residence. Vesting and leaver terms are contractual.
Investor eligibility and incentives
Private placement principles apply locally, with the investor’s home jurisdiction governing eligibility and any tax treatment.
Next steps
What happens if you go ahead
Scoping call
Written scope and fixed-fee quote
Engagement, once a lawyer confirms
Who would handle it
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