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CLOSING MEMORANDUM

Summary of SAFE Financing Round — Termination and Refund Confirmation

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL — ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT

Prepared by: Calderwood & Harkness LLP 555 California Street, 30th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104

Prepared for: Lumos Analytics Inc. (Privileged and Confidential — Attorney Work Product)

Date: October 30, 2023 Matter Number: 1008-00003

Authors: Omar Siddiqui, Associate Christy Bauer, Associate

Reviewed by: Patricia Dunmore, Partner (Responsible Partner) George Trujillo, Partner (Billing Partner)

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I. Purpose and Executive Summary

This memorandum has been prepared by Calderwood & Harkness LLP ("C&H") to summarize the full lifecycle of the Lumos Analytics Inc. ("Lumos" or the "Company") SAFE financing round (the "Round"), from the opening of the C&H engagement through the final confirmation of refund wire transfers and matter termination. This memorandum is intended to serve as a comprehensive closing record for the Company's files and for C&H's internal matter file. It is prepared as attorney work product, is protected by the attorney-client privilege, and is not intended for distribution to any party outside the distribution list set forth herein without the prior written consent of the Company and C&H.

The Round was designed to raise an aggregate of $6,800,000 in SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) financing at a post-money valuation cap of $28,000,000. The instruments used were Post-Money SAFEs based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC form, with certain modifications negotiated by C&H on behalf of the Company. The Round was led by Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. ("Vantage Peak"), which committed and funded $3,500,000. Two additional co-investors — Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. ("Ridgeline") and Canopy Growth Capital LLC ("Canopy Growth") — executed SAFEs and funded an additional $1,200,000 and $1,100,000, respectively, bringing total funded SAFEs to $5,800,000. A fourth prospective investor, Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. ("Atlas Fintech"), signed a non-binding term sheet committing to $1,000,000 but never executed a SAFE and never transferred any funds to the Company.

On or about October 8–9, 2023, Peralta IP Consulting LLC completed functionality and accuracy validation testing of the Company's Prism Core v2.0 machine-learning compliance scoring module. The results revealed that the module achieved only 61% accuracy against a 92% benchmark target, representing a significant shortfall from the representations contained in the Company's August 2023 pitch materials, which had characterized Prism Core v2.0 as "beta-ready by Q4 2023." This product setback was disclosed to the Company's Board of Directors on October 10, 2023, and to the lead investor, Vantage Peak, on October 13, 2023, following C&H's advice that prompt and transparent disclosure was advisable to mitigate fraud and misrepresentation risk.

Following disclosure, Vantage Peak withdrew from the Round on October 15–18, 2023, citing alleged material misrepresentation regarding product readiness. This triggered a cascade of co-investor withdrawals, with Ridgeline and Canopy Growth each requesting SAFE termination and full refunds on October 22 and October 23, 2023, respectively. Atlas Fintech withdrew its interest on October 20, 2023, although as noted, no SAFE had been executed and no funds had been transferred.

On October 27, 2023, the Company and each of the three funded investors executed Mutual Termination & Release Agreements providing for full refunds of all invested amounts, mutual general releases, and no admission of liability by any party. On October 28, 2023, the Company initiated three outgoing wire transfers totaling $5,800,000 from its operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank. All three refund wire transfers were confirmed received by the respective investors as of October 30, 2023.

The matter is now closed. Following the refunds, Lumos retains approximately $390,000 in operating cash in its SVCB operating account, providing an estimated runway of approximately 4.1 months at the Company's current monthly burn rate of approximately $95,000. The Company's pre-seed SAFEs ($1,200,000 in aggregate at an $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, issued in August 2022) remain outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the Round.

II. Parties

A. Issuer. Lumos Analytics Inc. is a Delaware C-corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company's principal identifying information is as follows:

• Employer Identification Number (EIN): 87-3491026

• Delaware Secretary of State File Number: 7394821

• Headquarters: 340 Folsom Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105

• Registered Agent: CT Cascade Systems, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

• Date of Incorporation: January 14, 2022

The Company's current officers are as follows:

The Company's Board of Directors consists of three members:

B. Investors.

1. Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Lead Investor). Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. ("Vantage Peak") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Vantage Peak Capital Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Vantage Peak served as the lead investor in the Round and was the first SAFE holder to execute and fund.

• Principal Office: 2900 Sand Hill Road, Suite 240, Menlo Park, CA 94025

• Deal Lead: Samantha Reyes, Principal

• Committed and Funded Amount: $3,500,000

• Outside Counsel: Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP, 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 500, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Jonathan Whitfield, Partner; Megan Trost, Associate)

Vantage Peak was also the party to the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter executed concurrently with its SAFE on September 12, 2023, which provided Vantage Peak with pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of the SAFE. Both the SAFE and the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter were terminated pursuant to the Mutual Termination & Release Agreement dated October 27, 2023.

2. Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. (Follow-On / Existing Investor). Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. ("Ridgeline") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Ridgeline Angel Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Ridgeline is an existing investor in the Company, having participated in the Company's August 2022 pre-seed SAFE round.

• Principal Office: 55 Liberty Street, Suite 800, New York, NY 10005

• Managing Partner: David Choi

• Committed and Funded Amount (This Round): $1,200,000

Note Regarding Pre-Existing Investment: Ridgeline also holds an existing pre-seed SAFE in the amount of $500,000 with a $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, issued in August 2022. This pre-seed SAFE remains outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the Round, as expressly confirmed in the Ridgeline Mutual Termination & Release Agreement dated October 27, 2023. At conversion, this pre-seed SAFE would represent approximately 6.25% ownership of the Company on a fully diluted basis.

3. Canopy Growth Capital LLC (Co-Investor). Canopy Growth Capital LLC ("Canopy Growth") is a Delaware limited liability company.

• Principal Office: 1455 Market Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94103

• Managing Member: Lena Petrova

• Committed and Funded Amount: $1,100,000

Canopy Growth was a new investor with no prior relationship with the Company. Its SAFE was executed on September 29, 2023, and terminated on October 27, 2023.

4. Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. (Prospective Co-Investor — Never Funded). Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. ("Atlas Fintech") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Atlas Fintech GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

• Principal Office: 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02199

• Partner Lead: Marcus Greenfield, General Partner

• Committed Amount: $1,000,000 (non-binding term sheet only)

Atlas Fintech signed a non-binding term sheet on October 4, 2023, committing to $1,000,000 in SAFE financing on the same terms as the other Round participants. However, the SAFE was never executed and no funds were ever transferred to the Company. SAFE drafting had commenced but had not been completed at the time Atlas Fintech withdrew its interest on October 20, 2023. No Mutual Termination & Release Agreement was required or executed with respect to Atlas Fintech, as there were no binding obligations or funded amounts to address.

C. Issuer's Counsel

Calderwood & Harkness LLP served as outside counsel to Lumos Analytics Inc. in connection with the Round.

• Office: 555 California Street, 30th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

• Engagement Letter Date: August 21, 2023

• Engagement Team:

D. Other Advisors and Third Parties

The following additional advisors and third parties were involved in or relevant to the Round:

Company Auditor / Tax Advisor:

• Firm: Ashgrove Equity Partners Accounting Group LLP

• Engagement Partner: Karen Yoshida, CPA

• Address: 100 Pine Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94111

Company Bank:

• Bank: Silicon Valley Commerce Bank ("SVCB")

• Relationship Manager: Trevor Quinlan

• Address: 3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• Lumos Operating Account Number: 8801-4427-3390

IP / Patent Advisor:

• Firm: Peralta IP Consulting LLC

• Principal Consultant: Dr. Amir Farouk

• Address: 425 Broadway, Suite 300, Redwood City, CA 94063

Peralta IP Consulting LLC conducted the functionality and accuracy validation testing of Prism Core v2.0, the results of which precipitated the investor withdrawals and ultimate termination of the Round.

III. Round Structure and Terms

The Round was structured as a SAFE financing using Post-Money SAFE instruments based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC form, with certain modifications negotiated between C&H (on behalf of the Company) and Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP (on behalf of the lead investor, Vantage Peak). The same form (with non-material conforming changes) was used for all three executed SAFEs. The key terms of the Round were as follows:

Instrument: Post-Money SAFE (based on Calderon Partners LLC standard form, modified as described below and in the Index of Executed Documents)

Total Round Target: $6,800,000 in aggregate SAFE financing

Post-Money Valuation Cap: $28,000,000

discount Rate: None. The SAFEs did not include a discount rate; conversion was to be based solely on the post-money valuation cap.

Most Favored Nation ("MFN") Provision: Yes. Each SAFE included an MFN provision in favor of the SAFE holder, providing that if the Company issued any subsequent SAFE or convertible instrument with terms more favorable to the holder than those contained in the existing SAFE, the existing SAFE holder would be entitled to amend its SAFE to incorporate such more favorable terms. The scope of the MFN provision was narrowed during negotiation with Whitfield Harte to exclude certain customary carve-outs, including employee equity grants and strategic partnership arrangements.

Pro Rata Rights: A separate Pro Rata Rights Side Letter was granted to Vantage Peak as lead investor, providing Vantage Peak with pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of its SAFE. No other investor received pro rata rights. The Pro Rata Rights Side Letter was terminated concurrently with the Vantage Peak SAFE on October 27, 2023.

Information Rights: The SAFEs included customary information rights provisions, negotiated with Whitfield Harte, requiring the Company to provide SAFE holders with annual unaudited financial statements and prompt notice of any material adverse change in the Company's business, financial condition, or prospects. These information rights provisions were relevant to the analysis of the Company's disclosure obligations following the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure.

Conversion Events: The SAFEs provided for automatic conversion upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

(a) Equity Financing: The closing of a bona fide transaction or series of related transactions with the principal purpose of raising capital, pursuant to which the Company issues and sells Preferred Stock at a fixed pre-money valuation, with aggregate gross proceeds of not less than $1,000,000 (excluding the conversion of the SAFEs and any other SAFEs or convertible instruments);

(b) Liquidity Event: A change of control or direct listing of the Company's securities on a national securities exchange; or

(c) Dissolution Event: A voluntary termination of operations, a general assignment for the benefit of the Company's creditors, or any other liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary.

Governing Law: State of Delaware

Pro Forma Ownership at Conversion (Assuming Full $6,800,000 Round): Had the Round been fully subscribed and all $6,800,000 in SAFEs converted, the pro forma ownership percentages for the new Round investors (based on the $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap) would have been as follows:

These pro forma ownership percentages are now moot, as all SAFEs from the Round have been terminated and the corresponding funds refunded in full.

IV. Pre-Round Capitalization

As of immediately prior to the commencement of the Round, the capitalization of Lumos Analytics Inc. was as follows:

Authorized and Outstanding Equity

Authorized Common Stock: 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, authorized under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.

Issued and Outstanding Common Stock: 8,600,000 shares, held as follows:

2022 Equity Incentive Plan

The Company adopted its 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") in connection with its incorporation. The Plan provides for the reservation and issuance of equity awards to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. As of the commencement of the Round:

• Total Shares Reserved Under Plan: 1,200,000 shares

• Shares Subject to Outstanding Grants: 480,000 shares

• Shares Available for Future Grant: 720,000 shares

Outstanding Pre-Seed SAFEs

In August 2022, the Company issued Post-Money SAFEs with a $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap in a pre-seed financing round, raising an aggregate of $1,200,000. These pre-seed SAFEs remain outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the current Round. The holders and amounts are as follows:

Financial Position as of Round Commencement

The Company's financial position as of the commencement of the Round (approximately August 2023) was as follows:

• Pre-Round Operating Cash (SVCB Operating Account): Approximately $420,000

• Revolving Line of Credit (SVCB): $200,000 facility; $0 drawn as of August 2023

• Monthly Recurring Revenue: Approximately $38,000 (as of July 2023)

• Monthly Burn Rate: Approximately $95,000 (as of Q3 2023)

• Full-Time Employees: 14 (as of August 2023)

The Company's monthly net cash consumption (burn rate less revenue) was approximately $57,000 per month, providing a pre-Round runway of approximately 7.4 months based on operating cash alone, or approximately 10.9 months including the undrawn line of credit.

V. Detailed Chronology of Events

The following is a detailed chronological account of the key events in the Round, from the opening of the C&H engagement through the confirmation of refund wire transfers and matter closure.

A. Engagement and Term Sheet Phase (August 21 – September 1, 2023)

August 21, 2023 — C&H Engagement Opened. Calderwood & Harkness LLP was formally engaged by Lumos Analytics Inc. to serve as outside counsel in connection with the proposed SAFE financing round. The engagement letter (the "Retention Letter") was signed by Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as Chief Executive Officer and President of Lumos. The matter was opened as Matter No. 1008-00003, with Patricia Dunmore designated as Responsible Partner and George Trujillo designated as Billing Partner. The engagement included a fee cap of $95,000, exclusive of disbursements, covering all legal services in connection with the Round through closing. A conflict check was conducted concurrently with the engagement opening and cleared without issue.

August 25, 2023 — Initial Term Sheet Circulated to Vantage Peak. An initial non-binding term sheet was circulated by the Company to Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. The term sheet was drafted by Omar Siddiqui and reflected the key economic and structural terms of the proposed lead investment: a $3,500,000 SAFE commitment at a $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap, with no discount rate, an MFN provision, a pro rata rights side letter, and customary information rights. The term sheet was transmitted by Priya Narasimhan to Samantha Reyes at Vantage Peak, with a copy to C&H.

August 30, 2023 — Board Written Consent Authorizing SAFE Issuances. The Board of Directors of Lumos Analytics Inc. adopted a Written Consent in lieu of a meeting of the Board, authorizing the issuance of SAFEs in an aggregate amount of up to $6,800,000 at a post-money valuation cap of $28,000,000. The Written Consent delegated execution authority to Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as CEO, authorizing her to negotiate, execute, and deliver SAFEs and ancillary documents on behalf of the Company in connection with the Round. The Written Consent was signed by all three members of the Board: Priya Narasimhan, Elliot Marsh, and Kenji Watanabe.

September 1, 2023 — Vantage Peak Executed Term Sheet. Vantage Peak signed and returned the non-binding term sheet, countersigned by Samantha Reyes in her capacity as Principal of Vantage Peak Capital Management LLC, the general partner of Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. The executed term sheet confirmed Vantage Peak's intent to serve as lead investor and to proceed to SAFE documentation.

B. SAFE Drafting and Negotiation — Lead Investor (September 2 – 12, 2023)

September 2, 2023 — Follow-Up Email to Vantage Peak Counsel. Omar Siddiqui sent an email to Jonathan Whitfield at Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP following up on the execution of the term sheet. The email enclosed a preliminary diligence request list and proposed a timeline for SAFE execution by mid-September 2023. Siddiqui indicated that a first draft of the Post-Money SAFE would be circulated shortly.

September 5, 2023 — First Draft SAFE Circulated. C&H circulated the first draft of the Post-Money SAFE to Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP. The draft was prepared by Omar Siddiqui and Christy Bauer and was based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC Post-Money SAFE form, modified to incorporate the specific terms agreed in the term sheet and to address certain Company-specific provisions, including the information rights framework and MFN clause. A preliminary capitalization table reflecting the pre-round capitalization and pro forma ownership at conversion was circulated concurrently with the first draft SAFE.

September 8, 2023 — Whitfield Harte Markup Received. Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP returned a markup of the draft SAFE, prepared by Megan Trost. The markup raised several substantive issues for negotiation, including: (i) the breadth of the MFN provision, with Whitfield Harte seeking a broader definition of "subsequent SAFE" to capture a wider range of convertible instruments; (ii) the scope of the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, with Whitfield Harte seeking additional anti-dilution protections and broader participation rights; and (iii) the information rights provisions, with Whitfield Harte seeking more detailed financial reporting requirements and the inclusion of quarterly (rather than annual) financial statements.

September 9, 2023 — Internal C&H Memo on Whitfield Harte Markup. Omar Siddiqui prepared an internal memorandum to Patricia Dunmore analyzing the Whitfield Harte markup in detail and providing recommendations for the Company's response. The memo assessed each of the Whitfield Harte proposed changes against market standards for Post-Money SAFE transactions and recommended: (a) narrowing the MFN provision to exclude employee equity grants and strategic arrangements, which was consistent with market practice; (b) maintaining the originally proposed scope of the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, limiting participation rights to the next equity financing following conversion; and (c) agreeing to a modified information rights framework that would include annual financial statements and prompt notice of material adverse changes, but would not require quarterly reporting. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.

September 11, 2023 — Revised Draft SAFE Circulated. A revised draft of the SAFE incorporating the negotiated changes was circulated by C&H to Whitfield Harte. The revised draft narrowed the MFN provision as recommended, included the agreed information rights framework, and confirmed that the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter would be documented as a separate instrument executed concurrently with the SAFE.

September 11, 2023 — Delaware Good Standing Certificate Request. C&H submitted a request letter to the Delaware Secretary of State for a Certificate of Good Standing for Lumos Analytics Inc. (File No. 7394821), to be provided in connection with the closing of the Vantage Peak SAFE.

September 12, 2023 — Vantage Peak SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos Analytics Inc. and Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $3,500,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Samantha Reyes on behalf of Vantage Peak. On the same date, Vantage Peak wired $3,500,000 to the Company's operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank (Account No. 8801-4427-3390). The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 12, 2023.

September 12, 2023 — Pro Rata Rights Side Letter Executed. Concurrently with the execution of the Vantage Peak SAFE, the Company and Vantage Peak executed the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, granting Vantage Peak pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of its SAFE.

September 12, 2023 — Secretary's Certificate Issued. Elliot Marsh, in his capacity as Secretary of the Company, issued a Secretary's Certificate certifying: (i) the Board's authorization of the SAFE issuances pursuant to the August 30, 2023 Written Consent; (ii) the Company's good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware (referencing File No. 7394821); and (iii) the incumbency and authority of the officers executing documents on behalf of the Company.

C. Co-Investor SAFE Executions (September 15 – October 4, 2023)

September 15, 2023 — Ridgeline Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. for a SAFE investment of $1,200,000, on the same economic and structural terms as the lead investor SAFE (i.e., $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap, no discount, MFN provision, information rights). The term sheet was signed by David Choi in his capacity as Managing Partner of Ridgeline Angel Management LLC, the general partner of Ridgeline. No pro rata rights side letter was contemplated for Ridgeline in connection with this Round.

September 22, 2023 — Ridgeline SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos and Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $1,200,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by David Choi on behalf of Ridgeline. On the same date, Ridgeline wired $1,200,000 to the Company's operating account at SVCB. The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 22, 2023.

September 25, 2023 — Canopy Growth Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Canopy Growth Capital LLC for a SAFE investment of $1,100,000, on the same terms as the other Round participants. The term sheet was signed by Lena Petrova in her capacity as Managing Member of Canopy Growth.

September 29, 2023 — Canopy Growth SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos and Canopy Growth Capital LLC was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $1,100,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Lena Petrova on behalf of Canopy Growth. On the same date, Canopy Growth wired $1,100,000 to the Company's operating account at SVCB. The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 29, 2023.

September 29, 2023 — Capitalization Table Updated. C&H prepared and circulated an updated capitalization table reflecting all three funded SAFEs and the resulting pro forma ownership percentages at conversion.

October 4, 2023 — Atlas Fintech Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. for a SAFE investment of $1,000,000, on the same terms as the other Round participants. The term sheet was signed by Marcus Greenfield in his capacity as General Partner of Atlas Fintech GP LLC. Following execution of the term sheet, C&H commenced drafting a SAFE for Atlas Fintech based on the same form used for the other Round SAFEs. However, as described below, the SAFE was never finalized or executed.

Total Funds Received by Lumos During Round: $5,800,000, consisting of $3,500,000 from Vantage Peak, $1,200,000 from Ridgeline, and $1,100,000 from Canopy Growth.

D. Product Setback and Disclosure (October 8 – 13, 2023)

October 8, 2023 — Prism Core v2.0 Validation Testing Completed. Peralta IP Consulting LLC completed its functionality and accuracy validation testing of the Company's Prism Core v2.0 module, a machine-learning compliance scoring system that represented a core component of the Company's product roadmap and a central element of its investor pitch.

October 9, 2023 — Peralta Validation Report Issued. Peralta IP Consulting LLC issued its formal validation report. The report concluded that Prism Core v2.0 achieved only 61% accuracy against the applicable benchmark, falling far short of the 92% accuracy target that had been established as the threshold for "beta-ready" status. This result represented a significant and material shortfall from the representations contained in the Company's August 2023 pitch materials, which had characterized Prism Core v2.0 as "beta-ready by Q4 2023" and had formed a key basis for investor interest in the Round. The validation report identified several areas of the machine-learning model requiring substantial rework and retraining before the module could achieve acceptable accuracy levels.

October 10, 2023 — Disclosure to Lumos Board. CTO Elliot Marsh disclosed the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure to the Lumos Board of Directors. Marsh estimated that the remediation timeline for the module would require an additional four to six months of development, significantly extending the Company's product roadmap and delaying the anticipated Q4 2023 beta launch.

October 12, 2023 — Board Meeting on Disclosure Obligations. A meeting of the Lumos Board of Directors was held to discuss the Company's disclosure obligations to SAFE holders under the information rights provisions of the executed SAFEs. C&H participated in the meeting and provided an internal memorandum analyzing the mandatory disclosure triggers under the SAFE information rights provisions, the potential consequences of non-disclosure under Delaware law (including potential claims for fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing), and the advisability of prompt and transparent disclosure to mitigate legal and reputational risk. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.

October 12, 2023 — C&H Advice to CEO on Disclosure. Following the Board meeting, Patricia Dunmore emailed Priya Narasimhan advising the Company to proceed with prompt and transparent disclosure of the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure to all SAFE holders. Dunmore advised that the product setback likely constituted a material adverse change within the meaning of the SAFE information rights provisions, and that failure to disclose could expose the Company to claims for fraud and misrepresentation that would be difficult and costly to defend, regardless of the ultimate merits. This communication is protected by the attorney-client privilege.

October 13, 2023 — Disclosure to Vantage Peak. CEO Priya Narasimhan contacted Samantha Reyes at Vantage Peak and disclosed the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure and the estimated four-to-six-month remediation timeline. The disclosure was made in accordance with C&H's advice and the Board's direction from the October 12, 2023 meeting.

E. Investor Withdrawals and Demand (October 15 – 23, 2023)

October 15, 2023 — Vantage Peak Requests Refund. Following the disclosure, Vantage Peak requested the return of its $3,500,000 SAFE investment, citing alleged material misrepresentation regarding product readiness and asserting that the Company's August 2023 pitch materials contained statements regarding the status and expected timeline for Prism Core v2.0 that were materially inaccurate or misleading.

October 16, 2023 — C&H Internal Strategy Memo. C&H prepared an internal strategy memorandum analyzing the SAFE termination provisions, the Company's contractual and equitable refund obligations, and the Company's potential exposure to claims for fraud and misrepresentation under Delaware law. The memo evaluated the terms of the SAFEs, which did not contain express termination-for-cause or rescission provisions, and assessed the investors' potential claims under common law theories of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and rescission. The memo recommended that the Company pursue a negotiated resolution, noting that a full refund would be less costly than litigation and would preserve the Company's reputation and relationships in the investor community. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.

October 17, 2023 — C&H Legal Analysis Memo on Fraud/Misrepresentation Claims. C&H prepared a further internal memorandum evaluating the merits and risks of Vantage Peak's potential fraud and misrepresentation claims under Delaware law. The memo concluded that the Company had colorable defenses, including: (i) that the pitch materials contained forward-looking statements subject to customary qualifications; (ii) that the Company had conducted its product development in good faith; and (iii) that the validation failure represented an unexpected technical outcome rather than a deliberate misstatement. However, the memo also noted significant litigation risks, including the factual questions surrounding the Company's knowledge of the v2.0 module's status at the time the pitch materials were circulated, and the potential for costly and protracted discovery. On balance, the memo recommended a negotiated resolution to minimize litigation risk and reputational harm. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.

October 18, 2023 — Vantage Peak Formal Withdrawal; Whitfield Harte Demand Letter. Vantage Peak formally withdrew from the Round. Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP, on behalf of Vantage Peak, transmitted a demand letter to C&H demanding the immediate return of $3,500,000, asserting claims for material misrepresentation and fraud, and reserving all rights and remedies available at law and in equity.

October 19, 2023 — C&H Response to Whitfield Harte Demand. C&H responded to the Whitfield Harte demand letter on behalf of Lumos. The response acknowledged Vantage Peak's concerns regarding the Prism Core v2.0 validation results, but disputed the characterization of the Company's conduct as constituting material misrepresentation. The response proposed a mutual termination of the Vantage Peak SAFE with a full refund of $3,500,000, without admission of liability by either party, and including mutual general releases and a covenant not to sue. The response was approved by Patricia Dunmore and Priya Narasimhan prior to transmission.

October 20, 2023 — Atlas Fintech Withdrawal. Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. withdrew its interest in the Round. As no SAFE had been executed between the Company and Atlas Fintech, and no funds had been transferred, no refund obligation arose and no termination agreement was required. The withdrawal was communicated by Marcus Greenfield to Priya Narasimhan.

October 22, 2023 — Ridgeline Requests SAFE Termination and Refund. Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. requested the termination of its September 22, 2023 SAFE and the return of its $1,200,000 investment. Ridgeline's request cited the product setback and the lead investor's withdrawal as the basis for its decision. Ridgeline's managing partner, David Choi, communicated the request to C&H and confirmed that Ridgeline's pre-seed SAFE ($500,000, August 2022) was not affected and would remain in place.

October 23, 2023 — Canopy Growth Requests SAFE Termination and Refund. Canopy Growth Capital LLC requested the termination of its September 29, 2023 SAFE and the return of its $1,100,000 investment. Canopy Growth's managing member, Lena Petrova, communicated the request to C&H.

October 23, 2023 — C&H Summary to CEO. Omar Siddiqui emailed Priya Narasimhan summarizing all co-investor withdrawal notifications and the resulting aggregate refund obligation of $5,800,000. The email recommended that the Board authorize the Company to proceed with negotiation and execution of Mutual Termination & Release Agreements with all three funded investors and to arrange for the necessary wire transfers. The email also flagged the Company's post-refund financial position, noting that the Company would retain approximately $390,000 in operating cash following the refunds.

F. Board Authorization and Termination Agreements (October 24 – 27, 2023)

October 24, 2023 — Board Written Consent Authorizing Termination and Refunds. The Board of Directors of Lumos Analytics Inc. adopted a Written Consent in lieu of a meeting of the Board, authorizing the negotiation and execution of Mutual Termination & Release Agreements with each of the three funded investors and the payment of aggregate refunds totaling $5,800,000, as follows:

(a) Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. — refund of $3,500,000;

(b) Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. — refund of $1,200,000; and

The Written Consent delegated execution authority to Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as CEO and was signed by all three members of the Board: Priya Narasimhan, Elliot Marsh, and Kenji Watanabe.

October 27, 2023 — Mutual Termination & Release Agreements Executed. Three Mutual Termination & Release Agreements were negotiated, finalized, and executed on October 27, 2023, as follows:

1. Lumos / Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P.

This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 12, 2023, between Lumos and Vantage Peak, as well as the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter dated September 12, 2023. The key terms included:

• Full refund of $3,500,000, without interest or penalties;

• Mutual general releases of all claims, known and unknown, arising out of or related to the SAFE, the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, and the Round;

• Covenant not to sue by each party;

• No admission of liability by either party;

• Mutual non-disparagement covenant;

• Delaware governing law.

The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Samantha Reyes on behalf of Vantage Peak.

2. Lumos / Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P.

This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 22, 2023, between Lumos and Ridgeline. The key terms included:

• Full refund of $1,200,000, without interest or penalties;

• Mutual general releases of all claims arising out of or related to the terminated SAFE and the Round;

• No admission of liability by either party;

• Express confirmation that Ridgeline's pre-seed SAFE ($500,000, $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, August 2022) remains in full force and effect and is not affected in any way by the termination of the September 22, 2023 SAFE;

• Delaware governing law.

The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by David Choi on behalf of Ridgeline.

3. Lumos / Canopy Growth Capital LLC

This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 29, 2023, between Lumos and Canopy Growth. The key terms included:

• Full refund of $1,100,000, without interest or penalties;

• Mutual general releases of all claims arising out of or related to the terminated SAFE and the Round;

• No admission of liability by either party;

• Delaware governing law.

The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Lena Petrova on behalf of Canopy Growth.

G. Refund Wire Transfers (October 28 – 30, 2023)

October 28, 2023 — Wire Transfer Instructions Letter Issued. A Wire Transfer Instructions Letter was sent by Lumos (signed by Danielle Okoye in her capacity as Chief Financial Officer) to Silicon Valley Commerce Bank, addressed to the attention of Trevor Quinlan, Relationship Manager. The letter directed SVCB to initiate three outgoing wire transfers from the Lumos operating account (Account No. 8801-4427-3390) as follows:

The Wire Transfer Instructions Letter included the receiving bank information, ABA routing numbers, beneficiary account numbers, and reference information for each of the three transfers, as provided by the respective investors.

October 30, 2023 — All Refund Wire Transfers Confirmed Received. All three refund wire transfers were confirmed received by the respective investors as of October 30, 2023. Confirmation was obtained via email from each investor's authorized representative. With the confirmation of all refund receipts, all obligations under the terminated SAFEs and the Mutual Termination & Release Agreements (other than surviving covenants, including the mutual non-disparagement covenant in the Vantage Peak agreement) have been satisfied. The matter is now closed.

VI. Summary of Funds Flow

The following table summarizes the complete funds flow for the Round:

All refunds were made in full, without interest, penalties, or deductions of any kind. Net funds retained by Lumos from the Round total $0.

VII. Post-Termination Financial Position of Lumos Analytics Inc.

Following the completion of all refund wire transfers and the termination of all SAFEs from the Round, the financial position of Lumos Analytics Inc. is as follows:

Operating Cash: Approximately $390,000 remaining in the Company's operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank (Account No. 8801-4427-3390). The difference between the Company's pre-Round operating cash of approximately $420,000 and the post-termination balance of approximately $390,000 reflects approximately $30,000 in net operating expenses and legal fees incurred during the Round period, offset in part by revenue collections during the same period.

Monthly Burn Rate: Approximately $95,000 per month, based on Q3 2023 operating expenses, including payroll, rent, software and infrastructure costs, professional services, and other general and administrative expenses.

Estimated Remaining Runway: Approximately 4.1 months, calculated as $390,000 in operating cash divided by the $95,000 monthly burn rate. This estimate does not account for monthly recurring revenue or the undrawn revolving line of credit, both of which would extend the effective runway.

SVCB Revolving Line of Credit: $200,000 facility, currently undrawn. If drawn in full, this would extend the Company's effective runway by approximately 2.1 additional months, to a total of approximately 6.2 months.

Monthly Recurring Revenue: Approximately $38,000 per month (as of July 2023). To the extent revenue continues at or above this level, the Company's effective net monthly cash consumption would be approximately $57,000 per month ($95,000 burn rate less $38,000 revenue), providing an extended runway of approximately 6.8 months based on operating cash alone, or approximately 10.3 months including the full line of credit.

Outstanding Pre-Seed SAFEs: The Company's pre-seed SAFEs, issued in August 2022, remain in effect. These SAFEs have an aggregate face amount of $1,200,000 and a post-money valuation cap of $8,000,000. They represent a contingent obligation of the Company that will be satisfied through the issuance of equity upon the occurrence of a qualifying conversion event.

VIII. Post-Termination Capitalization

Following the termination of all SAFEs from the Round, the capitalization of Lumos Analytics Inc. has returned to its pre-Round state. The post-termination capitalization is as follows:

Authorized and Outstanding Equity

Authorized Common Stock: 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

Issued and Outstanding Common Stock: 8,600,000 shares, held as follows:

2022 Equity Incentive Plan

• Total Shares Reserved Under Plan: 1,200,000 shares

• Shares Subject to Outstanding Grants: 480,000 shares

CLOSING MEMORANDUM
Summary of SAFE Financing Round — Termination and Refund Confirmation
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL — ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT
Prepared by: Calderwood & Harkness LLP 555 California Street, 30th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
Prepared for: Lumos Analytics Inc. (Privileged and Confidential — Attorney Work Product)
Date: October 30, 2023 Matter Number: 1008-00003
Authors: Omar Siddiqui, Associate Christy Bauer, Associate
Reviewed by: Patricia Dunmore, Partner (Responsible Partner) George Trujillo, Partner (Billing Partner)
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I. Purpose and Executive Summary
This memorandum has been prepared by Calderwood & Harkness LLP ("C&H") to summarize the full lifecycle of the Lumos Analytics Inc. ("Lumos" or the "Company") SAFE financing round (the "Round"), from the opening of the C&H engagement through the final confirmation of refund wire transfers and matter termination. This memorandum is intended to serve as a comprehensive closing record for the Company's files and for C&H's internal matter file. It is prepared as attorney work product, is protected by the attorney-client privilege, and is not intended for distribution to any party outside the distribution list set forth herein without the prior written consent of the Company and C&H.
The Round was designed to raise an aggregate of $6,800,000 in SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) financing at a post-money valuation cap of $28,000,000. The instruments used were Post-Money SAFEs based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC form, with certain modifications negotiated by C&H on behalf of the Company. The Round was led by Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. ("Vantage Peak"), which committed and funded $3,500,000. Two additional co-investors — Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. ("Ridgeline") and Canopy Growth Capital LLC ("Canopy Growth") — executed SAFEs and funded an additional $1,200,000 and $1,100,000, respectively, bringing total funded SAFEs to $5,800,000. A fourth prospective investor, Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. ("Atlas Fintech"), signed a non-binding term sheet committing to $1,000,000 but never executed a SAFE and never transferred any funds to the Company.
On or about October 8–9, 2023, Peralta IP Consulting LLC completed functionality and accuracy validation testing of the Company's Prism Core v2.0 machine-learning compliance scoring module. The results revealed that the module achieved only 61% accuracy against a 92% benchmark target, representing a significant shortfall from the representations contained in the Company's August 2023 pitch materials, which had characterized Prism Core v2.0 as "beta-ready by Q4 2023." This product setback was disclosed to the Company's Board of Directors on October 10, 2023, and to the lead investor, Vantage Peak, on October 13, 2023, following C&H's advice that prompt and transparent disclosure was advisable to mitigate fraud and misrepresentation risk.
Following disclosure, Vantage Peak withdrew from the Round on October 15–18, 2023, citing alleged material misrepresentation regarding product readiness. This triggered a cascade of co-investor withdrawals, with Ridgeline and Canopy Growth each requesting SAFE termination and full refunds on October 22 and October 23, 2023, respectively. Atlas Fintech withdrew its interest on October 20, 2023, although as noted, no SAFE had been executed and no funds had been transferred.
On October 27, 2023, the Company and each of the three funded investors executed Mutual Termination & Release Agreements providing for full refunds of all invested amounts, mutual general releases, and no admission of liability by any party. On October 28, 2023, the Company initiated three outgoing wire transfers totaling $5,800,000 from its operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank. All three refund wire transfers were confirmed received by the respective investors as of October 30, 2023.
The matter is now closed. Following the refunds, Lumos retains approximately $390,000 in operating cash in its SVCB operating account, providing an estimated runway of approximately 4.1 months at the Company's current monthly burn rate of approximately $95,000. The Company's pre-seed SAFEs ($1,200,000 in aggregate at an $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, issued in August 2022) remain outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the Round.
II. Parties
A. Issuer.  Lumos Analytics Inc. is a Delaware C-corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company's principal identifying information is as follows:
•  Employer Identification Number (EIN): 87-3491026
•  Delaware Secretary of State File Number: 7394821
•  Headquarters: 340 Folsom Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105
•  Registered Agent: CT Cascade Systems, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
•  Date of Incorporation: January 14, 2022
The Company's current officers are as follows:
The Company's Board of Directors consists of three members:
B. Investors.  
1. Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Lead Investor).  Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. ("Vantage Peak") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Vantage Peak Capital Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Vantage Peak served as the lead investor in the Round and was the first SAFE holder to execute and fund.
•  Principal Office: 2900 Sand Hill Road, Suite 240, Menlo Park, CA 94025
•  Deal Lead: Samantha Reyes, Principal
•  Committed and Funded Amount: $3,500,000
•  Outside Counsel: Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP, 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 500, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Jonathan Whitfield, Partner; Megan Trost, Associate)
Vantage Peak was also the party to the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter executed concurrently with its SAFE on September 12, 2023, which provided Vantage Peak with pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of the SAFE. Both the SAFE and the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter were terminated pursuant to the Mutual Termination & Release Agreement dated October 27, 2023.
2. Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. (Follow-On / Existing Investor).  Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. ("Ridgeline") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Ridgeline Angel Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Ridgeline is an existing investor in the Company, having participated in the Company's August 2022 pre-seed SAFE round.
•  Principal Office: 55 Liberty Street, Suite 800, New York, NY 10005
•  Managing Partner: David Choi
•  Committed and Funded Amount (This Round): $1,200,000
Note Regarding Pre-Existing Investment: Ridgeline also holds an existing pre-seed SAFE in the amount of $500,000 with a $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, issued in August 2022. This pre-seed SAFE remains outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the Round, as expressly confirmed in the Ridgeline Mutual Termination & Release Agreement dated October 27, 2023. At conversion, this pre-seed SAFE would represent approximately 6.25% ownership of the Company on a fully diluted basis.
3. Canopy Growth Capital LLC (Co-Investor).  Canopy Growth Capital LLC ("Canopy Growth") is a Delaware limited liability company.
•  Principal Office: 1455 Market Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94103
•  Managing Member: Lena Petrova
•  Committed and Funded Amount: $1,100,000
Canopy Growth was a new investor with no prior relationship with the Company. Its SAFE was executed on September 29, 2023, and terminated on October 27, 2023.
4. Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. (Prospective Co-Investor — Never Funded).  Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. ("Atlas Fintech") is a Delaware limited partnership. Its general partner is Atlas Fintech GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
•  Principal Office: 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02199
•  Partner Lead: Marcus Greenfield, General Partner
•  Committed Amount: $1,000,000 (non-binding term sheet only)
Atlas Fintech signed a non-binding term sheet on October 4, 2023, committing to $1,000,000 in SAFE financing on the same terms as the other Round participants. However, the SAFE was never executed and no funds were ever transferred to the Company. SAFE drafting had commenced but had not been completed at the time Atlas Fintech withdrew its interest on October 20, 2023. No Mutual Termination & Release Agreement was required or executed with respect to Atlas Fintech, as there were no binding obligations or funded amounts to address.
C. Issuer's Counsel
Calderwood & Harkness LLP served as outside counsel to Lumos Analytics Inc. in connection with the Round.
•  Office: 555 California Street, 30th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
•  Engagement Letter Date: August 21, 2023
•  Engagement Team:
D. Other Advisors and Third Parties
The following additional advisors and third parties were involved in or relevant to the Round:
Company Auditor / Tax Advisor:
•  Firm: Ashgrove Equity Partners Accounting Group LLP
•  Engagement Partner: Karen Yoshida, CPA
•  Address: 100 Pine Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94111
Company Bank:
•  Bank: Silicon Valley Commerce Bank ("SVCB")
•  Relationship Manager: Trevor Quinlan
•  Address: 3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
•  Lumos Operating Account Number: 8801-4427-3390
IP / Patent Advisor:
•  Firm: Peralta IP Consulting LLC
•  Principal Consultant: Dr. Amir Farouk
•  Address: 425 Broadway, Suite 300, Redwood City, CA 94063
Peralta IP Consulting LLC conducted the functionality and accuracy validation testing of Prism Core v2.0, the results of which precipitated the investor withdrawals and ultimate termination of the Round.
III. Round Structure and Terms
The Round was structured as a SAFE financing using Post-Money SAFE instruments based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC form, with certain modifications negotiated between C&H (on behalf of the Company) and Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP (on behalf of the lead investor, Vantage Peak). The same form (with non-material conforming changes) was used for all three executed SAFEs. The key terms of the Round were as follows:
Instrument: Post-Money SAFE (based on Calderon Partners LLC standard form, modified as described below and in the Index of Executed Documents)
Total Round Target: $6,800,000 in aggregate SAFE financing
Post-Money Valuation Cap: $28,000,000
discount Rate: None. The SAFEs did not include a discount rate; conversion was to be based solely on the post-money valuation cap.
Most Favored Nation ("MFN") Provision: Yes. Each SAFE included an MFN provision in favor of the SAFE holder, providing that if the Company issued any subsequent SAFE or convertible instrument with terms more favorable to the holder than those contained in the existing SAFE, the existing SAFE holder would be entitled to amend its SAFE to incorporate such more favorable terms. The scope of the MFN provision was narrowed during negotiation with Whitfield Harte to exclude certain customary carve-outs, including employee equity grants and strategic partnership arrangements.
Pro Rata Rights: A separate Pro Rata Rights Side Letter was granted to Vantage Peak as lead investor, providing Vantage Peak with pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of its SAFE. No other investor received pro rata rights. The Pro Rata Rights Side Letter was terminated concurrently with the Vantage Peak SAFE on October 27, 2023.
Information Rights: The SAFEs included customary information rights provisions, negotiated with Whitfield Harte, requiring the Company to provide SAFE holders with annual unaudited financial statements and prompt notice of any material adverse change in the Company's business, financial condition, or prospects. These information rights provisions were relevant to the analysis of the Company's disclosure obligations following the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure.
Conversion Events: The SAFEs provided for automatic conversion upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Equity Financing: The closing of a bona fide transaction or series of related transactions with the principal purpose of raising capital, pursuant to which the Company issues and sells Preferred Stock at a fixed pre-money valuation, with aggregate gross proceeds of not less than $1,000,000 (excluding the conversion of the SAFEs and any other SAFEs or convertible instruments);
(b) Liquidity Event: A change of control or direct listing of the Company's securities on a national securities exchange; or
(c) Dissolution Event: A voluntary termination of operations, a general assignment for the benefit of the Company's creditors, or any other liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary.
Governing Law: State of Delaware
Pro Forma Ownership at Conversion (Assuming Full $6,800,000 Round): Had the Round been fully subscribed and all $6,800,000 in SAFEs converted, the pro forma ownership percentages for the new Round investors (based on the $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap) would have been as follows:
These pro forma ownership percentages are now moot, as all SAFEs from the Round have been terminated and the corresponding funds refunded in full.
IV. Pre-Round Capitalization
As of immediately prior to the commencement of the Round, the capitalization of Lumos Analytics Inc. was as follows:
Authorized and Outstanding Equity
Authorized Common Stock: 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, authorized under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.
Issued and Outstanding Common Stock: 8,600,000 shares, held as follows:
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
The Company adopted its 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") in connection with its incorporation. The Plan provides for the reservation and issuance of equity awards to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. As of the commencement of the Round:
•  Total Shares Reserved Under Plan: 1,200,000 shares
•  Shares Subject to Outstanding Grants: 480,000 shares
•  Shares Available for Future Grant: 720,000 shares
Outstanding Pre-Seed SAFEs
In August 2022, the Company issued Post-Money SAFEs with a $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap in a pre-seed financing round, raising an aggregate of $1,200,000. These pre-seed SAFEs remain outstanding and unaffected by the termination of the current Round. The holders and amounts are as follows:
Financial Position as of Round Commencement
The Company's financial position as of the commencement of the Round (approximately August 2023) was as follows:
•  Pre-Round Operating Cash (SVCB Operating Account): Approximately $420,000
•  Revolving Line of Credit (SVCB): $200,000 facility; $0 drawn as of August 2023
•  Monthly Recurring Revenue: Approximately $38,000 (as of July 2023)
•  Monthly Burn Rate: Approximately $95,000 (as of Q3 2023)
•  Full-Time Employees: 14 (as of August 2023)
The Company's monthly net cash consumption (burn rate less revenue) was approximately $57,000 per month, providing a pre-Round runway of approximately 7.4 months based on operating cash alone, or approximately 10.9 months including the undrawn line of credit.
V. Detailed Chronology of Events
The following is a detailed chronological account of the key events in the Round, from the opening of the C&H engagement through the confirmation of refund wire transfers and matter closure.
A. Engagement and Term Sheet Phase (August 21 – September 1, 2023)
August 21, 2023 — C&H Engagement Opened. Calderwood & Harkness LLP was formally engaged by Lumos Analytics Inc. to serve as outside counsel in connection with the proposed SAFE financing round. The engagement letter (the "Retention Letter") was signed by Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as Chief Executive Officer and President of Lumos. The matter was opened as Matter No. 1008-00003, with Patricia Dunmore designated as Responsible Partner and George Trujillo designated as Billing Partner. The engagement included a fee cap of $95,000, exclusive of disbursements, covering all legal services in connection with the Round through closing. A conflict check was conducted concurrently with the engagement opening and cleared without issue.
August 25, 2023 — Initial Term Sheet Circulated to Vantage Peak. An initial non-binding term sheet was circulated by the Company to Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. The term sheet was drafted by Omar Siddiqui and reflected the key economic and structural terms of the proposed lead investment: a $3,500,000 SAFE commitment at a $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap, with no discount rate, an MFN provision, a pro rata rights side letter, and customary information rights. The term sheet was transmitted by Priya Narasimhan to Samantha Reyes at Vantage Peak, with a copy to C&H.
August 30, 2023 — Board Written Consent Authorizing SAFE Issuances. The Board of Directors of Lumos Analytics Inc. adopted a Written Consent in lieu of a meeting of the Board, authorizing the issuance of SAFEs in an aggregate amount of up to $6,800,000 at a post-money valuation cap of $28,000,000. The Written Consent delegated execution authority to Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as CEO, authorizing her to negotiate, execute, and deliver SAFEs and ancillary documents on behalf of the Company in connection with the Round. The Written Consent was signed by all three members of the Board: Priya Narasimhan, Elliot Marsh, and Kenji Watanabe.
September 1, 2023 — Vantage Peak Executed Term Sheet. Vantage Peak signed and returned the non-binding term sheet, countersigned by Samantha Reyes in her capacity as Principal of Vantage Peak Capital Management LLC, the general partner of Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. The executed term sheet confirmed Vantage Peak's intent to serve as lead investor and to proceed to SAFE documentation.
B. SAFE Drafting and Negotiation — Lead Investor (September 2 – 12, 2023)
September 2, 2023 — Follow-Up Email to Vantage Peak Counsel. Omar Siddiqui sent an email to Jonathan Whitfield at Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP following up on the execution of the term sheet. The email enclosed a preliminary diligence request list and proposed a timeline for SAFE execution by mid-September 2023. Siddiqui indicated that a first draft of the Post-Money SAFE would be circulated shortly.
September 5, 2023 — First Draft SAFE Circulated. C&H circulated the first draft of the Post-Money SAFE to Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP. The draft was prepared by Omar Siddiqui and Christy Bauer and was based on the standard Calderon Partners LLC Post-Money SAFE form, modified to incorporate the specific terms agreed in the term sheet and to address certain Company-specific provisions, including the information rights framework and MFN clause. A preliminary capitalization table reflecting the pre-round capitalization and pro forma ownership at conversion was circulated concurrently with the first draft SAFE.
September 8, 2023 — Whitfield Harte Markup Received. Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP returned a markup of the draft SAFE, prepared by Megan Trost. The markup raised several substantive issues for negotiation, including: (i) the breadth of the MFN provision, with Whitfield Harte seeking a broader definition of "subsequent SAFE" to capture a wider range of convertible instruments; (ii) the scope of the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, with Whitfield Harte seeking additional anti-dilution protections and broader participation rights; and (iii) the information rights provisions, with Whitfield Harte seeking more detailed financial reporting requirements and the inclusion of quarterly (rather than annual) financial statements.
September 9, 2023 — Internal C&H Memo on Whitfield Harte Markup. Omar Siddiqui prepared an internal memorandum to Patricia Dunmore analyzing the Whitfield Harte markup in detail and providing recommendations for the Company's response. The memo assessed each of the Whitfield Harte proposed changes against market standards for Post-Money SAFE transactions and recommended: (a) narrowing the MFN provision to exclude employee equity grants and strategic arrangements, which was consistent with market practice; (b) maintaining the originally proposed scope of the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, limiting participation rights to the next equity financing following conversion; and (c) agreeing to a modified information rights framework that would include annual financial statements and prompt notice of material adverse changes, but would not require quarterly reporting. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.
September 11, 2023 — Revised Draft SAFE Circulated. A revised draft of the SAFE incorporating the negotiated changes was circulated by C&H to Whitfield Harte. The revised draft narrowed the MFN provision as recommended, included the agreed information rights framework, and confirmed that the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter would be documented as a separate instrument executed concurrently with the SAFE.
September 11, 2023 — Delaware Good Standing Certificate Request. C&H submitted a request letter to the Delaware Secretary of State for a Certificate of Good Standing for Lumos Analytics Inc. (File No. 7394821), to be provided in connection with the closing of the Vantage Peak SAFE.
September 12, 2023 — Vantage Peak SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos Analytics Inc. and Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $3,500,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Samantha Reyes on behalf of Vantage Peak. On the same date, Vantage Peak wired $3,500,000 to the Company's operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank (Account No. 8801-4427-3390). The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 12, 2023.
September 12, 2023 — Pro Rata Rights Side Letter Executed. Concurrently with the execution of the Vantage Peak SAFE, the Company and Vantage Peak executed the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, granting Vantage Peak pro rata participation rights in the Company's next equity financing following conversion of its SAFE.
September 12, 2023 — Secretary's Certificate Issued. Elliot Marsh, in his capacity as Secretary of the Company, issued a Secretary's Certificate certifying: (i) the Board's authorization of the SAFE issuances pursuant to the August 30, 2023 Written Consent; (ii) the Company's good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware (referencing File No. 7394821); and (iii) the incumbency and authority of the officers executing documents on behalf of the Company.
C. Co-Investor SAFE Executions (September 15 – October 4, 2023)
September 15, 2023 — Ridgeline Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. for a SAFE investment of $1,200,000, on the same economic and structural terms as the lead investor SAFE (i.e., $28,000,000 post-money valuation cap, no discount, MFN provision, information rights). The term sheet was signed by David Choi in his capacity as Managing Partner of Ridgeline Angel Management LLC, the general partner of Ridgeline. No pro rata rights side letter was contemplated for Ridgeline in connection with this Round.
September 22, 2023 — Ridgeline SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos and Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $1,200,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by David Choi on behalf of Ridgeline. On the same date, Ridgeline wired $1,200,000 to the Company's operating account at SVCB. The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 22, 2023.
September 25, 2023 — Canopy Growth Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Canopy Growth Capital LLC for a SAFE investment of $1,100,000, on the same terms as the other Round participants. The term sheet was signed by Lena Petrova in her capacity as Managing Member of Canopy Growth.
September 29, 2023 — Canopy Growth SAFE Executed and Funded. The Post-Money SAFE between Lumos and Canopy Growth Capital LLC was executed. The SAFE had a purchase amount of $1,100,000 and was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Lena Petrova on behalf of Canopy Growth. On the same date, Canopy Growth wired $1,100,000 to the Company's operating account at SVCB. The wire transfer was confirmed received by the Company on September 29, 2023.
September 29, 2023 — Capitalization Table Updated. C&H prepared and circulated an updated capitalization table reflecting all three funded SAFEs and the resulting pro forma ownership percentages at conversion.
October 4, 2023 — Atlas Fintech Term Sheet Signed. A non-binding term sheet was signed with Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. for a SAFE investment of $1,000,000, on the same terms as the other Round participants. The term sheet was signed by Marcus Greenfield in his capacity as General Partner of Atlas Fintech GP LLC. Following execution of the term sheet, C&H commenced drafting a SAFE for Atlas Fintech based on the same form used for the other Round SAFEs. However, as described below, the SAFE was never finalized or executed.
Total Funds Received by Lumos During Round: $5,800,000, consisting of $3,500,000 from Vantage Peak, $1,200,000 from Ridgeline, and $1,100,000 from Canopy Growth.
D. Product Setback and Disclosure (October 8 – 13, 2023)
October 8, 2023 — Prism Core v2.0 Validation Testing Completed. Peralta IP Consulting LLC completed its functionality and accuracy validation testing of the Company's Prism Core v2.0 module, a machine-learning compliance scoring system that represented a core component of the Company's product roadmap and a central element of its investor pitch.
October 9, 2023 — Peralta Validation Report Issued. Peralta IP Consulting LLC issued its formal validation report. The report concluded that Prism Core v2.0 achieved only 61% accuracy against the applicable benchmark, falling far short of the 92% accuracy target that had been established as the threshold for "beta-ready" status. This result represented a significant and material shortfall from the representations contained in the Company's August 2023 pitch materials, which had characterized Prism Core v2.0 as "beta-ready by Q4 2023" and had formed a key basis for investor interest in the Round. The validation report identified several areas of the machine-learning model requiring substantial rework and retraining before the module could achieve acceptable accuracy levels.
October 10, 2023 — Disclosure to Lumos Board. CTO Elliot Marsh disclosed the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure to the Lumos Board of Directors. Marsh estimated that the remediation timeline for the module would require an additional four to six months of development, significantly extending the Company's product roadmap and delaying the anticipated Q4 2023 beta launch.
October 12, 2023 — Board Meeting on Disclosure Obligations. A meeting of the Lumos Board of Directors was held to discuss the Company's disclosure obligations to SAFE holders under the information rights provisions of the executed SAFEs. C&H participated in the meeting and provided an internal memorandum analyzing the mandatory disclosure triggers under the SAFE information rights provisions, the potential consequences of non-disclosure under Delaware law (including potential claims for fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing), and the advisability of prompt and transparent disclosure to mitigate legal and reputational risk. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.
October 12, 2023 — C&H Advice to CEO on Disclosure. Following the Board meeting, Patricia Dunmore emailed Priya Narasimhan advising the Company to proceed with prompt and transparent disclosure of the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure to all SAFE holders. Dunmore advised that the product setback likely constituted a material adverse change within the meaning of the SAFE information rights provisions, and that failure to disclose could expose the Company to claims for fraud and misrepresentation that would be difficult and costly to defend, regardless of the ultimate merits. This communication is protected by the attorney-client privilege.
October 13, 2023 — Disclosure to Vantage Peak. CEO Priya Narasimhan contacted Samantha Reyes at Vantage Peak and disclosed the Prism Core v2.0 validation failure and the estimated four-to-six-month remediation timeline. The disclosure was made in accordance with C&H's advice and the Board's direction from the October 12, 2023 meeting.
E. Investor Withdrawals and Demand (October 15 – 23, 2023)
October 15, 2023 — Vantage Peak Requests Refund. Following the disclosure, Vantage Peak requested the return of its $3,500,000 SAFE investment, citing alleged material misrepresentation regarding product readiness and asserting that the Company's August 2023 pitch materials contained statements regarding the status and expected timeline for Prism Core v2.0 that were materially inaccurate or misleading.
October 16, 2023 — C&H Internal Strategy Memo. C&H prepared an internal strategy memorandum analyzing the SAFE termination provisions, the Company's contractual and equitable refund obligations, and the Company's potential exposure to claims for fraud and misrepresentation under Delaware law. The memo evaluated the terms of the SAFEs, which did not contain express termination-for-cause or rescission provisions, and assessed the investors' potential claims under common law theories of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and rescission. The memo recommended that the Company pursue a negotiated resolution, noting that a full refund would be less costly than litigation and would preserve the Company's reputation and relationships in the investor community. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.
October 17, 2023 — C&H Legal Analysis Memo on Fraud/Misrepresentation Claims. C&H prepared a further internal memorandum evaluating the merits and risks of Vantage Peak's potential fraud and misrepresentation claims under Delaware law. The memo concluded that the Company had colorable defenses, including: (i) that the pitch materials contained forward-looking statements subject to customary qualifications; (ii) that the Company had conducted its product development in good faith; and (iii) that the validation failure represented an unexpected technical outcome rather than a deliberate misstatement. However, the memo also noted significant litigation risks, including the factual questions surrounding the Company's knowledge of the v2.0 module's status at the time the pitch materials were circulated, and the potential for costly and protracted discovery. On balance, the memo recommended a negotiated resolution to minimize litigation risk and reputational harm. This memorandum is privileged attorney work product.
October 18, 2023 — Vantage Peak Formal Withdrawal; Whitfield Harte Demand Letter. Vantage Peak formally withdrew from the Round. Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP, on behalf of Vantage Peak, transmitted a demand letter to C&H demanding the immediate return of $3,500,000, asserting claims for material misrepresentation and fraud, and reserving all rights and remedies available at law and in equity.
October 19, 2023 — C&H Response to Whitfield Harte Demand. C&H responded to the Whitfield Harte demand letter on behalf of Lumos. The response acknowledged Vantage Peak's concerns regarding the Prism Core v2.0 validation results, but disputed the characterization of the Company's conduct as constituting material misrepresentation. The response proposed a mutual termination of the Vantage Peak SAFE with a full refund of $3,500,000, without admission of liability by either party, and including mutual general releases and a covenant not to sue. The response was approved by Patricia Dunmore and Priya Narasimhan prior to transmission.
October 20, 2023 — Atlas Fintech Withdrawal. Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. withdrew its interest in the Round. As no SAFE had been executed between the Company and Atlas Fintech, and no funds had been transferred, no refund obligation arose and no termination agreement was required. The withdrawal was communicated by Marcus Greenfield to Priya Narasimhan.
October 22, 2023 — Ridgeline Requests SAFE Termination and Refund. Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. requested the termination of its September 22, 2023 SAFE and the return of its $1,200,000 investment. Ridgeline's request cited the product setback and the lead investor's withdrawal as the basis for its decision. Ridgeline's managing partner, David Choi, communicated the request to C&H and confirmed that Ridgeline's pre-seed SAFE ($500,000, August 2022) was not affected and would remain in place.
October 23, 2023 — Canopy Growth Requests SAFE Termination and Refund. Canopy Growth Capital LLC requested the termination of its September 29, 2023 SAFE and the return of its $1,100,000 investment. Canopy Growth's managing member, Lena Petrova, communicated the request to C&H.
October 23, 2023 — C&H Summary to CEO. Omar Siddiqui emailed Priya Narasimhan summarizing all co-investor withdrawal notifications and the resulting aggregate refund obligation of $5,800,000. The email recommended that the Board authorize the Company to proceed with negotiation and execution of Mutual Termination & Release Agreements with all three funded investors and to arrange for the necessary wire transfers. The email also flagged the Company's post-refund financial position, noting that the Company would retain approximately $390,000 in operating cash following the refunds.
F. Board Authorization and Termination Agreements (October 24 – 27, 2023)
October 24, 2023 — Board Written Consent Authorizing Termination and Refunds. The Board of Directors of Lumos Analytics Inc. adopted a Written Consent in lieu of a meeting of the Board, authorizing the negotiation and execution of Mutual Termination & Release Agreements with each of the three funded investors and the payment of aggregate refunds totaling $5,800,000, as follows:
(a) Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. — refund of $3,500,000;
(b) Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. — refund of $1,200,000; and
(c) Canopy Growth Capital LLC — refund of $1,100,000.
The Written Consent delegated execution authority to Priya Narasimhan in her capacity as CEO and was signed by all three members of the Board: Priya Narasimhan, Elliot Marsh, and Kenji Watanabe.
October 27, 2023 — Mutual Termination & Release Agreements Executed. Three Mutual Termination & Release Agreements were negotiated, finalized, and executed on October 27, 2023, as follows:
1. Lumos / Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P.
This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 12, 2023, between Lumos and Vantage Peak, as well as the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter dated September 12, 2023. The key terms included:
•  Full refund of $3,500,000, without interest or penalties;
•  Mutual general releases of all claims, known and unknown, arising out of or related to the SAFE, the Pro Rata Rights Side Letter, and the Round;
•  Covenant not to sue by each party;
•  No admission of liability by either party;
•  Mutual non-disparagement covenant;
•  Delaware governing law.
The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Samantha Reyes on behalf of Vantage Peak.
2. Lumos / Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P.
This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 22, 2023, between Lumos and Ridgeline. The key terms included:
•  Full refund of $1,200,000, without interest or penalties;
•  Mutual general releases of all claims arising out of or related to the terminated SAFE and the Round;
•  No admission of liability by either party;
•  Express confirmation that Ridgeline's pre-seed SAFE ($500,000, $8,000,000 post-money valuation cap, August 2022) remains in full force and effect and is not affected in any way by the termination of the September 22, 2023 SAFE;
•  Delaware governing law.
The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by David Choi on behalf of Ridgeline.
3. Lumos / Canopy Growth Capital LLC
This agreement terminated the Post-Money SAFE dated September 29, 2023, between Lumos and Canopy Growth. The key terms included:
•  Full refund of $1,100,000, without interest or penalties;
•  Mutual general releases of all claims arising out of or related to the terminated SAFE and the Round;
•  No admission of liability by either party;
•  Delaware governing law.
The agreement was signed by Priya Narasimhan on behalf of Lumos and by Lena Petrova on behalf of Canopy Growth.
G. Refund Wire Transfers (October 28 – 30, 2023)
October 28, 2023 — Wire Transfer Instructions Letter Issued. A Wire Transfer Instructions Letter was sent by Lumos (signed by Danielle Okoye in her capacity as Chief Financial Officer) to Silicon Valley Commerce Bank, addressed to the attention of Trevor Quinlan, Relationship Manager. The letter directed SVCB to initiate three outgoing wire transfers from the Lumos operating account (Account No. 8801-4427-3390) as follows:
The Wire Transfer Instructions Letter included the receiving bank information, ABA routing numbers, beneficiary account numbers, and reference information for each of the three transfers, as provided by the respective investors.
October 30, 2023 — All Refund Wire Transfers Confirmed Received. All three refund wire transfers were confirmed received by the respective investors as of October 30, 2023. Confirmation was obtained via email from each investor's authorized representative. With the confirmation of all refund receipts, all obligations under the terminated SAFEs and the Mutual Termination & Release Agreements (other than surviving covenants, including the mutual non-disparagement covenant in the Vantage Peak agreement) have been satisfied. The matter is now closed.
VI. Summary of Funds Flow
The following table summarizes the complete funds flow for the Round:
All refunds were made in full, without interest, penalties, or deductions of any kind. Net funds retained by Lumos from the Round total $0.
VII. Post-Termination Financial Position of Lumos Analytics Inc.
Following the completion of all refund wire transfers and the termination of all SAFEs from the Round, the financial position of Lumos Analytics Inc. is as follows:
Operating Cash: Approximately $390,000 remaining in the Company's operating account at Silicon Valley Commerce Bank (Account No. 8801-4427-3390). The difference between the Company's pre-Round operating cash of approximately $420,000 and the post-termination balance of approximately $390,000 reflects approximately $30,000 in net operating expenses and legal fees incurred during the Round period, offset in part by revenue collections during the same period.
Monthly Burn Rate: Approximately $95,000 per month, based on Q3 2023 operating expenses, including payroll, rent, software and infrastructure costs, professional services, and other general and administrative expenses.
Estimated Remaining Runway: Approximately 4.1 months, calculated as $390,000 in operating cash divided by the $95,000 monthly burn rate. This estimate does not account for monthly recurring revenue or the undrawn revolving line of credit, both of which would extend the effective runway.
SVCB Revolving Line of Credit: $200,000 facility, currently undrawn. If drawn in full, this would extend the Company's effective runway by approximately 2.1 additional months, to a total of approximately 6.2 months.
Monthly Recurring Revenue: Approximately $38,000 per month (as of July 2023). To the extent revenue continues at or above this level, the Company's effective net monthly cash consumption would be approximately $57,000 per month ($95,000 burn rate less $38,000 revenue), providing an extended runway of approximately 6.8 months based on operating cash alone, or approximately 10.3 months including the full line of credit.
Outstanding Pre-Seed SAFEs: The Company's pre-seed SAFEs, issued in August 2022, remain in effect. These SAFEs have an aggregate face amount of $1,200,000 and a post-money valuation cap of $8,000,000. They represent a contingent obligation of the Company that will be satisfied through the issuance of equity upon the occurrence of a qualifying conversion event.
VIII. Post-Termination Capitalization
Following the termination of all SAFEs from the Round, the capitalization of Lumos Analytics Inc. has returned to its pre-Round state. The post-termination capitalization is as follows:
Authorized and Outstanding Equity
Authorized Common Stock: 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.
Issued and Outstanding Common Stock: 8,600,000 shares, held as follows:
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
•  Total Shares Reserved Under Plan: 1,200,000 shares
•  Shares Subject to Outstanding Grants: 480,000 shares
•  Shares Available for Future Grant: 720,000 shares
Outstanding SAFEs (Pre-Seed Round Only)
Only the pre-seed SAFEs from August 2022 remain outstanding. All SAFEs from the terminated Round have been cancelled in full, with no continuing obligations or conversion rights:
An updated capitalization table reflecting the post-termination capitalization was prepared by C&H and is dated October 30, 2023 (Document No. 16 in the Index of Executed Documents, below).
IX. Intellectual Property Status Note
The following is a brief summary of the status of the Company's key intellectual property, provided for context in connection with the Round termination:
U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/987,214: This provisional patent application was filed on June 15, 2023, and covers the Company's Prism Core predictive risk algorithm. The provisional application remains pending with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is unaffected by the termination of the Round. The Company should note that the deadline for filing a non-provisional patent application based on this provisional application is June 15, 2024, which is twelve months from the provisional filing date. Failure to file a non-provisional application by that date will result in the abandonment of the provisional application and the loss of the priority date.
Prism Core v2.0 Remediation: As set forth above, the Peralta IP Consulting validation report dated October 9, 2023, documented that Prism Core v2.0 achieved only 61% accuracy against the 92% benchmark target established for beta-ready status. CTO Elliot Marsh has estimated that remediation of the v2.0 module will require an additional four to six months of development. The Company's product roadmap and any future fundraising efforts will need to account for this extended timeline.
Peralta IP Consulting Validation Report: The Peralta validation report is a key document in the matter file, as it provided the factual basis for the Company's disclosure to investors and the subsequent investor withdrawals. A copy of the report is maintained in C&H's matter file.
X. Index of Executed Documents and Key Correspondence
The following is a comprehensive index of all executed documents, key correspondence, and internal memoranda generated in connection with the Round, organized by category. Original executed documents are maintained in C&H's matter file; copies have been provided to the Company.
A. Pre-Round / Engagement
1.  Engagement Letter — Calderwood & Harkness LLP to Lumos Analytics Inc. (August 21, 2023)
2.  Conflict Check Memorandum — Internal C&H (August 21, 2023)
B. Term Sheets
3.  Non-Binding Term Sheet — Lumos Analytics Inc. to Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (August 25, 2023)
4.  Executed Term Sheet — Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (countersigned September 1, 2023)
5.  Non-Binding Term Sheet — Lumos Analytics Inc. to Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. (September 15, 2023)
6.  Non-Binding Term Sheet — Lumos Analytics Inc. to Canopy Growth Capital LLC (September 25, 2023)
7.  Non-Binding Term Sheet — Lumos Analytics Inc. to Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. (October 4, 2023)
C. SAFE Instruments (All Subsequently Terminated)
8.  Executed Post-Money SAFE — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (September 12, 2023) — TERMINATED October 27, 2023
9.  Pro Rata Rights Side Letter — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (September 12, 2023) — TERMINATED October 27, 2023
10.  Executed Post-Money SAFE — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. (September 22, 2023) — TERMINATED October 27, 2023
11.  Executed Post-Money SAFE — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Canopy Growth Capital LLC (September 29, 2023) — TERMINATED October 27, 2023
D. Corporate Authorizations and Compliance
12.  Board Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting — Authorization of SAFE Financing Round (August 30, 2023)
13.  Secretary's Certificate — Lumos Analytics Inc. (September 12, 2023)
14.  Delaware Good Standing Certificate Request Letter — C&H to Delaware Secretary of State (September 11, 2023)
E. Capitalization Tables
15.  Capitalization Table — Pre-Round and Pro Forma (initial version September 5, 2023; updated September 29, 2023 to reflect all funded SAFEs)
16.  Updated Capitalization Table — Post-Termination (October 30, 2023)
F. Internal Memoranda and Strategy Documents (Privileged)
17.  Internal Memorandum — Analysis of Whitfield Harte Markup and Recommendations (Omar Siddiqui to Patricia Dunmore) (September 9, 2023)
18.  Internal Memorandum — Disclosure Obligations Under SAFE Information Rights Provisions and Delaware Law (C&H to Lumos Board) (October 12, 2023)
19.  Internal Strategy Memorandum — SAFE Termination Provisions, Contractual and Equitable Refund Obligations, and Misrepresentation Exposure Under Delaware Law (October 16, 2023)
20.  Legal Analysis Memorandum — Evaluation of Merits and Risks of Vantage Peak's Potential Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Under Delaware Law (October 17, 2023)
G. Key Correspondence
21.  Email — Omar Siddiqui to Jonathan Whitfield re: Term Sheet Follow-Up, Preliminary Diligence Request List, and Proposed Timeline (September 2, 2023)
22.  Email — Omar Siddiqui to Jonathan Whitfield Transmitting First Draft Post-Money SAFE (September 5, 2023)
23.  Email — Patricia Dunmore to Priya Narasimhan re: Advice on Prompt Disclosure of Prism Core v2.0 Validation Failure to SAFE Holders (October 12, 2023)
24.  Letter — C&H to Whitfield Harte & Associates LLP Responding to Vantage Peak Demand Letter; Proposing Mutual Termination with Full Refund (October 19, 2023)
25.  Email — Omar Siddiqui to Priya Narasimhan re: Summary of All Co-Investor Withdrawal Notifications and Total Refund Obligation of $5,800,000 (October 23, 2023)
H. Termination and Release Agreements
26.  Mutual Termination & Release Agreement — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. (October 27, 2023)
27.  Mutual Termination & Release Agreement — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. (October 27, 2023)
28.  Mutual Termination & Release Agreement — Lumos Analytics Inc. / Canopy Growth Capital LLC (October 27, 2023)
I. Refund Documentation
29.  Wire Transfer Instructions Letter — Lumos Analytics Inc. (Danielle Okoye, CFO) to Silicon Valley Commerce Bank (Attn: Trevor Quinlan) (October 28, 2023)
J. Closing.  
30.  This Closing Memorandum (October 30, 2023)
31.  Final Invoice and Timekeeper Summary — Calderwood & Harkness LLP to Lumos Analytics Inc. (October 30, 2023)
XI. Calderwood & Harkness LLP Fees and Expenses Summary
The following is a summary of the professional fees and disbursements incurred by Calderwood & Harkness LLP in connection with the representation of Lumos Analytics Inc. in the Round, from the opening of the engagement on August 21, 2023, through the close of the matter on October 30, 2023:
Fee Cap for Engagement: $95,000.00 (exclusive of disbursements), as set forth in the Engagement Letter dated August 21, 2023.
Total Professional Fees Incurred Through Matter Close: $67,340.00
Total Disbursements: $1,245.00
Disbursements consisted of the following:
•  Filing fees (Delaware Secretary of State, Good Standing Certificate): $225.00
•  Courier and delivery charges: $385.00
•  Long-distance telecommunications: $135.00
•  Miscellaneous reproduction and printing: $500.00
Grand Total Billed: $68,585.00
Amount Remaining Under Fee Cap (Unused): $27,660.00
The final invoice has been issued concurrently with this Closing Memorandum and is addressed to Lumos Analytics Inc., Attention: Danielle Okoye, Chief Financial Officer.
XII. Open Items and Continuing Obligations
Although the Round has been terminated and the C&H matter is being closed, the following open items and continuing obligations should be noted for the Company's records:
1. Outstanding Pre-Seed SAFEs. The Company's pre-seed SAFEs, issued in August 2022, remain outstanding and in full force and effect. These SAFEs have an aggregate face amount of $1,200,000 and a post-money valuation cap of $8,000,000. They are held by Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. ($500,000), Angela Forsythe ($300,000), Dr. Naveen Iyer ($250,000), and Sylvia Montero ($150,000). Specifically, Ridgeline's pre-seed SAFE ($500,000) remains in full force and effect, as expressly confirmed in the Ridgeline Mutual Termination & Release Agreement dated October 27, 2023. These SAFEs were not part of the terminated Round and are unaffected by the Round's termination.
2. U.S. Provisional Patent Application. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/987,214, filed June 15, 2023, remains pending. The Company must file a non-provisional patent application based on this provisional application on or before June 15, 2024 (twelve months from the provisional filing date) in order to preserve its priority date and prevent abandonment of the provisional application. The Company should coordinate with its IP counsel at Peralta IP Consulting LLC (or other patent counsel) to ensure timely filing.
3. Surviving Covenants Under Mutual Termination & Release Agreements. No continuing obligations exist under the terminated SAFEs or the Mutual Termination & Release Agreements other than the following surviving covenants:
(a) Mutual Non-Disparagement (Vantage Peak Agreement only): The Mutual Termination & Release Agreement between Lumos and Vantage Peak includes a mutual non-disparagement covenant, pursuant to which each party has agreed not to make any disparaging statements about the other party in connection with the Round, the SAFEs, or the circumstances of their termination.
(b) General Releases: The mutual general releases contained in all three Mutual Termination & Release Agreements are binding and irrevocable, and release all claims arising out of or related to the terminated SAFEs and the Round.
4. Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. As noted above, Atlas Fintech's SAFE was never executed and no funds were transferred. Atlas Fintech withdrew its interest on October 20, 2023. No Mutual Termination & Release Agreement was required or executed with respect to Atlas Fintech, as there were no binding obligations or funded amounts to address. The Company has no continuing obligations to Atlas Fintech in connection with the Round.
5. Tax Reporting. The Company should consult with Ashgrove Equity Partners Accounting Group LLP (Karen Yoshida, CPA, Engagement Partner) regarding any tax reporting implications of the SAFE refunds for the 2023 tax year. While the refunds of SAFE purchase amounts should generally not give rise to taxable income or deductible losses (as the SAFEs were equity instruments and the refunds were returns of invested capital), the specific tax treatment may depend on the Company's particular circumstances and the manner in which the SAFE receipts and refunds are reported on the Company's financial statements and tax returns. C&H does not provide tax advice, and this matter should be addressed by the Company's tax advisor.
XIII. Matter Closure Confirmation
C&H hereby confirms that all obligations arising under or in connection with the SAFE financing round conducted by Lumos Analytics Inc. have been satisfied or terminated. Specifically:
(a) All three executed Post-Money SAFEs (Vantage Peak, Ridgeline, and Canopy Growth) have been terminated by mutual agreement pursuant to the Mutual Termination & Release Agreements dated October 27, 2023.
(b) All refunds totaling $5,800,000 have been wired and confirmed received by the respective investors as of October 30, 2023.
(c) The Pro Rata Rights Side Letter between Lumos and Vantage Peak has been terminated concurrently with the Vantage Peak SAFE.
(d) Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. has withdrawn its interest; no SAFE was executed and no funds were transferred.
(e) No continuing obligations exist under the terminated SAFEs or ancillary documents, other than the surviving covenants described in Section XII above.
Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1008-00003 is hereby closed as of October 30, 2023. The final invoice, in the amount of $68,585.00, has been issued concurrently with this Closing Memorandum.
All original executed documents generated in connection with the Round are maintained in C&H's matter file in accordance with C&H's document retention policies. Copies of all executed documents have been provided to the Company.
This Closing Memorandum is prepared for the informational purposes of the client and for C&H's internal records. It is protected by the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. This memorandum does not constitute a legal opinion and should not be relied upon as such by any party. The summaries and descriptions of documents and events contained herein are provided for convenience and reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this memorandum and the underlying executed documents, the terms of the executed documents shall control.
Preparation and Distribution
Prepared by:
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Omar Siddiqui Associate Calderwood & Harkness LLP 555 California Street, 30th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
Date: October 30, 2023
Reviewed and Approved by:
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Patricia Dunmore Partner (Responsible Partner) Calderwood & Harkness LLP 555 California Street, 30th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
Date: October 30, 2023
Distribution:
1.  Priya Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer, Lumos Analytics Inc.
2.  Danielle Okoye, Chief Financial Officer, Lumos Analytics Inc.
3.  Patricia Dunmore, Partner, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (C&H file copy)
4.  George Trujillo, Partner, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (C&H billing file)
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL — ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT This document has been prepared by Calderwood & Harkness LLP for the exclusive use of Lumos Analytics Inc. and is protected by the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. This document should not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of Calderwood & Harkness LLP and Lumos Analytics Inc. Unauthorized disclosure may result in waiver of applicable privileges.
Name | Title | Date of Appointment
Priya Narasimhan | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & President | January 14, 2022 (incorporation)
Elliot Marsh | Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer | January 14, 2022 (incorporation)
Danielle Okoye | Chief Financial Officer | March 6, 2023
Name | Role | Date of Appointment
Priya Narasimhan | Chair of the Board | January 14, 2022 (incorporation)
Elliot Marsh | Director | January 14, 2022 (incorporation)
Kenji Watanabe | Independent Director | July 18, 2023
Name | Role | Title
Patricia Dunmore | Responsible Partner | Partner
George Trujillo | Billing Partner | Partner
Omar Siddiqui | Lead Associate | Associate
Christy Bauer | Working Associate | Associate
Investor | Investment Amount | Pro Forma Ownership at Conversion
Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. | $3,500,000 | 12.50%
Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. | $1,200,000 | 4.29%
Canopy Growth Capital LLC | $1,100,000 | 3.93%
Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. | $1,000,000 | 3.57%
Total New Investor Ownership | $6,800,000 | 24.29%
Stockholder | Shares Held | Percentage of Outstanding Common Stock
Priya Narasimhan | 4,200,000 | 48.84%
Elliot Marsh | 3,800,000 | 44.19%
Danielle Okoye | 600,000 | 6.98%
Total Issued and Outstanding | 8,600,000 | 100.00%
Holder | Amount | Ownership at Conversion (at $8M Cap)
Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. | $500,000 | 6.25%
Angela Forsythe | $300,000 | 3.75%
Dr. Naveen Iyer | $250,000 | 3.13%
Sylvia Montero | $150,000 | 1.88%
Individual Angels (Subtotal) | $700,000 | 8.75%
Total Pre-Seed SAFEs | $1,200,000 | 15.00%
Recipient | Amount
Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. | $3,500,000
Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. | $1,200,000
Canopy Growth Capital LLC | $1,100,000
Total | $5,800,000
Investor | SAFE Execution Date | Amount Funded | Refund Date Initiated | Amount Refunded
Vantage Peak Ventures Fund II, L.P. | September 12, 2023 | $3,500,000 | October 28, 2023 | $3,500,000
Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. | September 22, 2023 | $1,200,000 | October 28, 2023 | $1,200,000
Canopy Growth Capital LLC | September 29, 2023 | $1,100,000 | October 28, 2023 | $1,100,000
Atlas Fintech Syndicate, L.P. | N/A (SAFE never executed) | $0 | N/A | $0
Total | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000
Stockholder | Shares Held | Percentage of Outstanding Common Stock
Priya Narasimhan | 4,200,000 | 48.84%
Elliot Marsh | 3,800,000 | 44.19%
Danielle Okoye | 600,000 | 6.98%
Total Issued and Outstanding | 8,600,000 | 100.00%
Holder | Amount | Ownership at Conversion (at $8M Cap)
Ridgeline Angel Fund, L.P. | $500,000 | 6.25%
Angela Forsythe | $300,000 | 3.75%
Dr. Naveen Iyer | $250,000 | 3.13%
Sylvia Montero | $150,000 | 1.88%
Total Outstanding SAFEs | $1,200,000 | 15.00%
Timekeeper | Title | Hours | Rate ($/hr) | Total Fees
Patricia Dunmore | Partner | 18.5 | $895.00 | $16,557.50
George Trujillo | Partner | 6.0 | $895.00 | $5,370.00
Omar Siddiqui | Associate | 52.0 | $525.00 | $27,300.00
Christy Bauer | Associate | 34.5 | $525.00 | $18,112.50
Total | 111.0 | $67,340.00

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