1. Engagement Overview

 Funden provides capital readiness and fundraising preparation support to startup companies.

The purpose of the engagement is to help founders prepare their company and investment narrative for institutional investors before opening a fundraising process.

Services provided by Funden may include, where applicable:

• reviewing and pressure testing company narrative and positioning

• reviewing investor materials and communications

• identifying areas that may impact capital readiness

• providing strategic feedback on fundraising preparation

• facilitating investor signal and market feedback

• selectively facilitating introductions to investors where appropriate

Funden’s services are advisory and strategic in nature.

2. Relationship to FE International

Funden operates alongside FE International, a global technology investment bank that has completed more than $50 billion in transactions across growth capital and mergers and acquisitions.

Many of the companies working with Funden are preparing for institutional funding rounds and long term strategic outcomes.

As companies mature, they may eventually pursue growth capital or strategic transactions within the broader FE International ecosystem.

Participation in Funden does not create any obligation for the Client to engage FE International, nor does it guarantee any future relationship with FE International.

3. Nature of the Relationship

Funden provides capital readiness and fundraising preparation support.

Funden does not act as:

• a broker

• a placement agent

• an investment adviser

• a registered broker dealer

• a securities intermediary

Funden does not sell access to investors.

Any introductions to investors are provided at Funden’s discretion and only when Funden believes there may be a reasonable fit between the company and the investor.

4. No Guarantee of Funding

The Client acknowledges and agrees that Funden does not guarantee:

• that the Client will raise capital

• that investors will engage with the Client

• that any investor introduction will occur

• that any financing transaction will be completed

Fundraising outcomes depend on numerous factors outside of Funden’s control including market conditions, investor preferences, company performance, and competitive dynamics.

5. Independent Decision Making

All business, financing, strategic, and operational decisions remain solely the responsibility of the Client.

Funden may provide feedback, analysis, observations, or strategic perspectives as part of the engagement.

The Client is solely responsible for evaluating and deciding whether to adopt, reject, or act upon any information, suggestions, or feedback provided by Funden.

Funden does not direct, control, or manage the Client’s business or fundraising process.

6. No Reliance

The Client acknowledges that it has not relied upon any representation, statement, or promise made by Funden regarding fundraising outcomes, investment decisions, valuation, timing of financing, or the likelihood of completing any transaction.

Any communication from Funden should not be interpreted as a guarantee or assurance of any fundraising or transaction outcome.

7. Client Responsibilities

The Client remains solely responsible for:

• the accuracy of all information provided to Funden

• the operation and management of its business

• communications with investors

• negotiating and accepting financing terms

• ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

The Client agrees to provide accurate and timely information required for the engagement.

8. Investor Interactions

Any communication, relationship, negotiation, or transaction between the Client and any investor or third party occurs solely between those parties.

Funden does not control the decisions, conduct, or actions of any investor.

Funden is not responsible for the outcome of any discussions, negotiations, or transactions between the Client and investors.

9. Fees and Payment

The Client agrees to pay the engagement fee displayed at the time of checkout (the “Engagement Fee”).

Payments are processed through Stripe or another payment provider selected by Funden.

The engagement operates on a recurring monthly basis unless cancelled prior to the next billing cycle.

All fees are payable in advance and are non refundable except where required by law.

If payment fails, Funden may suspend services until payment is received.

 10. Term and Cancellation

The engagement continues on a month to month basis unless cancelled.

The Client may cancel the engagement at any time prior to the next billing date.

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Funden may suspend or terminate the engagement at its discretion where:

 • payment is not received

• the Client provides misleading information

• the Client breaches these Terms

• the working relationship becomes unproductive or misaligned

11. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential any non public information disclosed during the engagement.

This obligation does not apply to information that:

• becomes public through no breach of these Terms

• was previously known

• is obtained lawfully from a third party

• must be disclosed by law or regulatory requirement

12. Client Materials

The Client retains ownership of all materials provided to Funden.

The Client grants Funden a limited right to review, analyze, and use such materials solely for the purpose of delivering services under the engagement.

 13. No Professional Advice

Funden does not provide legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or investment advice.

The Client should consult its own professional advisers before making legal, financial, or regulatory decisions.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

Funden provides services on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Funden disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Funden will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages including loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, or loss of anticipated investment.

Funden’s total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the engagement will not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the Client to Funden during the one month immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

16. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Funden and its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• materials provided by the Client

• the Client’s fundraising activities

• breach of these Terms

• violation of any law or third party rights

17. Changes to These Terms

Funden may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will apply to future billing cycles unless otherwise required by law.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Funden regarding the engagement unless superseded by a separate written agreement.

19. Assignment

The Client may not assign these Terms without Funden’s prior written consent.

Funden may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.

Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware.

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