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NVCA Model Certificate of Incorporation
Amended and restated certificate of incorporation for venture-backed Delaware corporations, defining preferred stock rights, preferences, and privileges.
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| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Company Name
company_name
|
string | Full legal name of the corporation |
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Registered Agent Address
registered_agent_address
|
string | Street address of the registered agent in Delaware |
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Registered Agent City
registered_agent_city
|
string | City of the registered agent office |
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Registered Agent County
registered_agent_county
|
string | County of the registered agent office |
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Registered Agent Name
registered_agent_name
|
string | Name of the registered agent in Delaware |
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Total Authorized Shares
total_authorized_shares
|
string | Total number of authorized shares of all classes |
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Number Of Classes
number_of_classes
|
string | Number of classes of stock (e.g., two) |
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Common Shares Authorized
common_shares_authorized
|
string | Number of authorized shares of Common Stock |
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Preferred Shares Authorized
preferred_shares_authorized
|
string | Number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock |
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Series Designation
series_designation
|
string | Series designation for preferred stock (e.g., A, B, C) |
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Original Issue Price
original_issue_price
|
string | Original purchase price per share of Series A Preferred Stock |
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Initial Purchase Price
initial_purchase_price
|
string | Initial Series A purchase price per share |
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Liquidation Preference Multiple
liquidation_preference_multiple
|
string | Liquidation preference multiple (e.g., 1, 1.5, 2) |
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Dividend Rate Percent
dividend_rate_percent
|
string | Annual dividend rate percentage on Preferred Stock |
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Dividend Rate Per Share
dividend_rate_per_share
|
string | Dividend rate per annum per share of Preferred Stock (dollar amount) |
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Preferred Shares Outstanding Threshold
preferred_shares_outstanding_threshold
|
string | Minimum shares of Preferred Stock outstanding for protective provisions to apply |
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Preferred Director Seats
preferred_director_seats
|
string | Number of Preferred Director board seats |
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Preferred Shares Designated Portion
preferred_shares_designated_portion
|
string | Portion of preferred shares designated as the named series |
|
Original Incorporation Name
original_incorporation_name
|
string | Original incorporation name, if different from current company name (leave blank if same) |
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Redemption Start Date
redemption_start_date
|
string | Earliest date on which preferred stock may be redeemed |
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Qualified Financing Notice Days
qualified_financing_notice_days
|
string | Days of prior notice required for qualified financing |
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No Cumulative Voting
no_cumulative_voting
|
boolean | Include 'no cumulative voting' clause |
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Common Stock Voting Limitation
common_stock_voting_limitation
|
boolean | Include clause limiting common stock from vetoing preferred-only amendments |
|
Authorized Shares Vote Provision
authorized_shares_vote_provision
|
boolean | Include simplified vote provision for changing authorized Common Stock count |
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Include Officer Indemnification
include_officer_indemnification
|
boolean | Include officer indemnification alongside director indemnification |
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Include Redemption Cross Ref
include_redemption_cross_ref
|
boolean | Include cross-reference to Section 6.1 (Redemption) |
|
Signature Page Marker
signature_page_marker
|
string | Signature page marker text |
|
Time Zone
time_zone
|
string | Time zone for notices and deadlines (e.g., Eastern, Pacific) |
|
Par Value
par_value
|
string | Par value per share of common and preferred stock |
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Specify Percentage
specify_percentage
|
string | Percentage threshold for specified provisions |
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Effective Date
effective_date
|
date | Effective date of the certificate of incorporation |
|
Adjustment Notice Days
adjustment_notice_days
|
string | Days to provide notice of conversion price adjustments |
|
Redemption Interest Rate
redemption_interest_rate
|
string | Annual interest rate on unredeemed shares (percentage) |
|
Conversion Notice Days
conversion_notice_days
|
string | Days prior to record date for mandatory conversion notice |
|
Dividend Formula Prefix
dividend_formula_prefix
|
string | Non-cumulative dividend formula prefix phrase |
|
Dividend Formula Alt
dividend_formula_alt
|
string | Alternative dividend formula phrase |
|
Acquisition Exception Shares
acquisition_exception_shares
|
string | Max shares issuable as acquisition consideration without triggering anti-dilution |
|
Strategic Partnership Exception Shares
strategic_partnership_exception_shares
|
string | Max shares issuable for strategic partnerships without triggering anti-dilution |
|
Dividend Type
dividend_type
|
string | Dividend structure: non_cumulative_as_converted (>95%), non_cumulative_fixed, or cumulative |
|
Liquidation Participation
liquidation_participation
|
string | Liquidation participation type: non_participating (94-96%) or participating |
|
Anti Dilution Type
anti_dilution_type
|
string | Anti-dilution formula: broad_based_weighted_average (>98%) or full_ratchet |
|
Include Pay To Play
include_pay_to_play
|
boolean | Include Section 5A pay-to-play conversion provisions (<5% of deals) |
|
Include Redemption
include_redemption
|
boolean | Include Article Sixth full redemption provisions (2-5% of deals) |
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