Term Sheets & Due Diligence | ft. Vasco Bivar de Azevedo
- Date
- 2026-06-05
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Fundraising conversations can move quickly, but the documents behind them have long consequences. Term Sheets & Due Diligence | ft. Vasco Bivar de Azevedo is an in-person session designed to help you understand what actually matters when investment discussions become real: the terms you agree to, the questions investors ask, and the preparation that gives you leverage. If you are building, investing, advising, or simply trying to get sharper on how venture deals work in practice, this event gives you a chance to learn in a room full of people who care about the same questions. Expect a focused, practical meetup with space for both insight and conversation. About the Event This event centers on two of the most important stages in early-stage fundraising: term sheet negotiation and due diligence. These are the moments where momentum, preparation, and judgment all meet. A strong idea or good relationship may open the door, but the details of the deal and the quality of your materials often determine how confidently things move forward. Featuring Vasco Bivar de Azevedo, the session is built to help attendees better understand how investors and founders think when evaluating risk, alignment, governance, and opportunity. Rather than staying abstract, the event is framed around the real mechanics of fundraising conversations and how to approach them with more clarity. The format is suited to a community-oriented, in-person gathering. That means you can expect a mix of structured discussion and informal networking, with room to ask questions, compare perspectives, and continue conversations beyond the core session. Whether you are actively preparing for a raise or building your baseline understanding, the event is designed to be accessible without being simplistic. This is also a useful setting for cross-functional learning. Founders, operators, angel investors, and ecosystem participants often see different parts of the same process. Bringing those viewpoints together in one room can make the conversation sharper and more useful than reading about fundraising in isolation. What to Expect The session will likely focus on the points in the fundraising process where people most need practical judgment. That includes how term sheets are structured, what should be reviewed carefully, and how due diligence changes the tempo of a deal once investor interest becomes serious. You can expect discussion around topics such as: What a term sheet is really doing beyond headline valuation Key terms to pay attention to when evaluating an offer or preparing to make one How due diligence works in practice, including what investors are trying to verify Common preparation gaps that slow down fundraising conversations How to ask better questions before signing, sharing, or committing Because this is an in-person meetup, one of the most valuable parts of the experience will be the exchange around the formal discussion. There is often a big difference between understanding a concept academically and hearing how people handle it in live situations. The social and networking element gives attendees the chance to pressure-test what they know, compare notes, and hear how others are navigating similar decisions. You should also expect a room that is useful for relationship-building. Events like this often attract people at different stages of company-building and investing, which creates opportunities for thoughtful introductions and follow-up conversations. If you come ready to listen carefully and engage directly, you will likely leave with more than just notes. Why Attend If fundraising is on your horizon, understanding term sheets and due diligence early can save you time, protect your position, and improve the quality of your decisions. The stakes in these conversations are rarely limited to one round of financing; they often shape control, incentives, expectations, and future options. This event is valuable because it brings those issues into an in-person setting where you can ask questions and hear nuance. Articles and templates can help, but they do not always explain how context changes what matters. A live session lets you explore the reasoning behind decisions, not just the vocabulary around them. Attending can help you: Build confidence before investor conversations become urgent Recognize important terms that deserve closer attention Understand the investor lens during diligence and evaluation Prepare more effectively if you expect to raise capital soon Expand your network with founders, operators, and investors interested in venture mechanics Even if you are not fundraising immediately, this is still a strong use of time. Learning how deals are structured and how diligence is conducted can make you a better operator, advisor, collaborator, or investor. It also helps you spot issues earlier, communicate more clearly, and participate more effectively in strategic conversations. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place on Friday, June 5 at 11:45 AM GMT+1. The in-person format is part of the value: it supports direct discussion, stronger networking, and the kind of side conversations that often turn a useful session into a genuinely worthwhile one. Because the event sits at the intersection of learning and community, it is worth arriving ready to engage. Bring your questions, your current assumptions, and any real-world context that might help you connect the discussion to your own work. If you are actively fundraising or evaluating investments, think in advance about the specific issues you want clarity on. A few simple ways to get more out of the session: Come prepared with 1-2 questions you would ask in a live conversation Be ready to introduce yourself clearly in a networking setting Stay after the core discussion if there is space for informal conversation Take notes on frameworks and questions, not just terminology If you care about how venture decisions are actually made, this event offers a focused, relevant way to sharpen your understanding. It is a chance to learn the language of the deal, understand the scrutiny behind it, and meet others who are serious about building with more clarity.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want a clearer, more practical understanding of how fundraising conversations work once they get serious. - You are a **founder or startup executive** preparing for a raise and want to better understand term sheet dynamics before you are under pressure to decide quickly. - You are an **early-stage operator** who supports fundraising, finance, strategy, or investor relations and want stronger context for how diligence and deal terms affect the business. - You are an **angel investor or emerging VC** looking to sharpen how you evaluate opportunities, structure conversations, and think about diligence in a disciplined way. - You advise startups as a **consultant, mentor, or ecosystem builder** and want more grounded insight into the questions and tradeoffs that come up during real transactions. - You are building your network in the startup community and prefer events where the conversation goes beyond surface-level networking into useful, informed discussion. - You are simply **curious but serious** about venture mechanics and want to learn from an in-person session that connects concepts to practical decision-making.