Venture Capital Shareholders Agreement Template for Australia

1. Founder Vesting: Used when founders' shares are subject to vesting conditions or reverse vesting

2. Employee Share Option Plan: Include when the company has or plans to implement an ESOP

3. Strategic Investor Rights: Special rights for strategic investors, such as first right to supply or distribution rights

4. Multiple Classes of Shares: Detailed rights attached to different share classes when multiple share classes exist

5. Preferred Share Terms: Specific terms for preferred shares if the investment involves preferred stock

6. International Provisions: Additional provisions for cross-border investments or foreign investors

7. Put and Call Options: Optional share purchase mechanisms for specific circumstances

8. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competitive activities and employee poaching

1. Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of shareholding and share classes

2. Completion Obligations: Checklist of documents and actions required for completion

3. Company Warranties: Comprehensive list of company warranties

4. Founder Warranties: Specific warranties given by founders

5. Reserved Matters List: Detailed list of matters requiring special approval

6. Business Plan: Current business plan and financial projections

7. Key Personnel: Details of key employees and their terms of employment

8. IP Register: List of company intellectual property

9. Form of Deed of Accession: Template for new shareholders joining the agreement

10. ESOP Terms: Details of employee share option plan if applicable