6.1 Introduction

6.1 Introduction

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship between two parties: the party holding sensitive information and the party receiving that sensitive information. The latter agrees that the sensitive information they receive will not be made available to others.

Non-disclosure agreements are common for businesses entering into negotiations with other businesses. They allow the parties to share sensitive information without fear that it will end up in the hands of competitors. In this case, it may be called a mutual non-disclosure agreement.


Key Takeaways

  • An NDA acknowledges a confidential relationship between two or more parties and protects the information they share from disclosure to outsiders.

  • The NDA is common before discussions between businesses about potential joint ventures.

  • Employees are often required to sign NDAs to protect an employer's confidential business information.

  • An NDA may also be referred to as a confidentiality agreement.

  • There are two primary types of non-disclosure agreements: mutual and non-mutual non-disclosure agreements.

Financing, Fundraising, & Pitching

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Module 0: Legal, Incorporation and Capital increase

  • 0.1 Basic terms 📚
  • 0.2 Liquidation preference 📚
  • 0.3 Conversion and subscription preference
  • 0.4 Anti-dilution 📚
  • 0.5 Voting Rights and Important Shareholder Matters

Module 1: Financing Strategies

  • 1.1 Typical Lifecycle of Your Venture
  • ⭐ 1.2 Clear Milestones & Value Inflections Points
  • ⭐ 1.3 Assess Funding Needs by Your Long-Term Budget
  • 1.4 Segmentation of the Budget for Different Stages
  • ⭐ 1.5 Brief Overview on Capital Sources & Investors
  • 🔗 Additional Links & Resources
  • Knowledge test: Financing Strategies

Module 2: Identifying Capital Sources & Investors

  • 2.1 Bootstrapping
  • 2.2 Strategic Partnerships, Licensing, & Corporate Sponsorship
  • 2.3 Grants, Government Programs, & Incentives (Non-Dilutive Funding):
  • ⭐ 2.4 Capital Increase (Dilutive Funding)
  • ⭐ 2.5 Capital Increase Stages

Module 3: The P's of Biotech

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • ⭐ 3.2 People
  • ⭐ 3.3 Proof, Product, Platform & Patents
  • 3.4 Product & Pricing
  • 3.5 Partners & Syndicate

Module 4: Due Diligence

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 The Pre-CDA Phase
  • ⭐ 4.3 Building Trust Between Your Company and Investors
  • ⭐ 4.4 Key Areas in the BioTech Due Diligence

Module 5: Introduction to Valuation

  • 5.1 Introduction to Valuation
  • ⭐ 5.2: Risk-Adjusted Net Present Value (rNPV)
  • ⭐ 5.3 Venture Capital Method

Module 6: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Understanding NDAs
  • 6.3 Two Types of NDAs
  • ⭐ 6.4 Elements of an NDA
  • ⭐ 6.5 Information Protected With an NDA
  • ⭐ 6.6 Exclusions to NDAs
  • 6.7 Advantages and Disadvantages of Having an NDA
  • 🔗 Additional Links & Resources

Module 7: Pitching

  • 7.1 How to Pitch
  • ⭐ 7.2 How to Build a Fantastic Biotech Pitch Deck
  • 7.3 Cover / Title Page
  • 7.4 Problem Explanation
  • 7.5 Solution Explanation
  • 7.6 Proof of Concept (PoC) & Science
  • 7.7 Competitive Landscaping
  • ⭐ 7.8 Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
  • 7.9 Market Size & Future Opportunities
  • ⭐ 7.10 Regulatory
  • 7.11 Milestones & Roadmap
  • 7.12 Business Model
  • 7.13 Traction
  • 7.14 Financials
  • 7.15 Team
  • 7.16 Summary & Ask
  • 7.17 Final Remarks

Module 8: Pitchdeck Examples

  • 8.1 General
  • ⭐ 8.2 GliTTher Pitch Deck 2022
  • ⭐ 8.3 GliTTher Pitch Deck 2023
  • 8.4 GliTTher Teaser Deck

9. Financial Planning

  • 9.1 Financial planning basics
  • ⭐ 9.2 Plan for a comprehensive financial model development
  • 9.3 Financial Model Template

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