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Item No.CategoryDocument / DeliverableDescription / NotesResponsible PartyDue DateStatusDate CompletedComments
HEADERCLOSING CHECKLIST — SKYBRIDGE FINTECH LTD. SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK FINANCINGMatter No. 1009-00002Prepared by: Amy Chesterton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP919 N. Market Street, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801Signing Date: July 18, 2022Funding/Filing Date: July 29, 2022
HEADERTransaction Summary$45,000,000 Series B Preferred Stock7,500,000 shares at $6.00/sharePre-money valuation: $140,400,000Post-money valuation: $185,400,000Post-money fully diluted shares: 30,900,000
(A)CHARTER DOCUMENTS
A-1(A)Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Skybridge Fintech Ltd.Execution version. Recapitalizes preferred stock stack: Series Seed (3,000,000 shares, $0.50 OIP, 6% non-cumulative dividend, 1:1 conversion, WA broad-based anti-dilution), Series A (5,000,000 shares, $2.00 OIP, 6% non-cumulative dividend, 1:1 conversion, WA broad-based anti-dilution), Series B (7,500,000 shares, $6.00 OIP, 8% non-cumulative dividend, 1:1 conversion, WA broad-based anti-dilution). Authorizes 30,000,000 shares Common and 15,500,000 shares Preferred. Aggregate liquidation preference: $56,500,000 ($45M Series B + $10M Series A + $1.5M Series Seed). Non-participating preferred. Protective provisions require Series B consent for CapEx >$5M, debt >$3M, option pool increase beyond 15% of 30,900,000 FD shares (4,635,000 shares), and other enumerated items.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Filed with Delaware Secretary of State on July 29, 2022
A-2(A)Certificate of Good Standing — Delaware Secretary of StateCertificate of good standing for Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (EIN: 84-3291057), Delaware C-corp incorporated March 14, 2018. Dated within five business days of closing.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-14Obtained from Delaware Secretary of State; dated July 14, 2022
(B)TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS
B-1(B)Series B Preferred Stock Purchase AgreementExecution version dated July 18, 2022. Parties: Skybridge Fintech Ltd. and Purchasers — Granite Peak Ventures, LP ($30,000,000 / 5,000,000 shares / 66.67% of round), Ridgeline Capital Partners, LLC ($10,000,000 / 1,666,667 shares / 22.22% of round), and Solstice Growth Fund I, LP ($5,000,000 / 833,333 shares / 11.11% of round). Aggregate: $45,000,000 / 7,500,000 shares at $6.00/share. Signing and closing simultaneous. Includes Company reps/warranties referencing Disclosure Schedule; Purchaser reps; closing conditions. Provides for reimbursement of investors' counsel (Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP) fees capped at $75,000. Governed by Delaware law.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Executed by all parties
B-2(B)Amended and Restated Investors' Rights AgreementExecution version dated July 18, 2022. Parties: Skybridge, Harborview Seed Investors LLC (Series Seed), Ridgeline Capital Partners, LLC (Series A and Series B), Granite Peak Ventures, LP (Series B), and Solstice Growth Fund I, LP (Series B). Registration rights (demand and piggyback), information rights, pro-rata rights for Major Investors (≥500,000 shares Preferred as-converted), QSBS covenants, market stand-off, confidentiality. Supersedes prior IRA dated March 6, 2020. Delaware law.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Executed by all parties
B-3(B)Amended and Restated Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale AgreementExecution version dated July 18, 2022. Parties: Skybridge, Key Holders (Naveen Raghavan, Claire Whitmore, David Okonkwo), and all Preferred holders. Transfer restrictions on Key Holder shares; Company and Investor ROFR; tag-along/co-sale rights. Permitted transfers for trusts, family members, affiliates. Delaware law.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Executed by all parties
B-4(B)Amended and Restated Voting AgreementExecution version dated July 18, 2022. Board composition: Seat 1 — Naveen Raghavan (Common), Seat 2 — Claire Whitmore (Common), Seat 3 — Thomas Brennan (Series A Preferred, Ridgeline Capital Partners), Seat 4 — Priya Deshmukh (Series B Preferred, Granite Peak Ventures), Seat 5 — Independent director TBD (mutual consent, deadline October 27, 2022 — 90 days post-closing). Drag-along provisions. Delaware law.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Executed by all parties
B-5(B)Management Rights Letter — Granite Peak Ventures, LPSide letter granting Granite Peak Ventures, LP certain management and information rights to satisfy ERISA/VCOC requirements. Addressed to Marcus Thiel (Managing Partner) and Priya Deshmukh (Partner/deal lead).Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen) / Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP (Kate Linfield)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Executed by Skybridge and GPV
B-6(B)Disclosure Schedule to Series B Preferred Stock Purchase AgreementCompany disclosure schedules organized by SPA section. Section 2.2 — Capitalization: Pre-money FD shares 23,400,000 (Common outstanding 12,400,000; Series Seed 3,000,000; Series A 5,000,000; options outstanding 2,100,000 at WAEP $1.15; options available 900,000; option pool increase 1,635,000). References Ledgermark Transfer Services, Inc. (transfer agent) and Whitfield & Hesse CPAs LLP (auditors). Covers IP, litigation, material contracts, tax, employee matters.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton) / Skybridge management2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Reviewed and accepted by investors' counsel
(C)CLOSING CERTIFICATES
C-1(C)Officer's Certificate of Skybridge Fintech Ltd.Signed by David Okonkwo (CFO). Certifies: (a) all Company reps and warranties in SPA are true and correct as of closing; (b) all closing conditions satisfied; (c) no material adverse effect since March 31, 2022.Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (David Okonkwo, CFO)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
C-2(C)Secretary's Certificate of Skybridge Fintech Ltd.Signed by Claire Whitmore (acting as Secretary). Attaches and certifies: (i) A&R Certificate of Incorporation; (ii) Bylaws (as currently in effect); (iii) Board resolutions (written consent dated July 18, 2022); (iv) incumbency and specimen signatures of officers (Naveen Raghavan — CEO, Claire Whitmore — CTO, David Okonkwo — CFO). Attaches Certificate of Good Standing (see A-2).Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (Claire Whitmore, CTO/Secretary)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
C-3(C)Written Consent of the Board of Directors in Lieu of Special MeetingUnanimous written consent dated July 18, 2022. Signed by Naveen Raghavan, Claire Whitmore, and Thomas Brennan. Authorizes: (i) Series B financing ($45M at $6.00/share); (ii) execution of SPA, A&R IRA, A&R ROFR/Co-Sale, A&R Voting Agreement; (iii) filing of A&R COI with DE Secretary of State; (iv) option pool increase of 1,635,000 shares under 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (total 4,635,000 = 15% of 30,900,000 FD); (v) appointment of Priya Deshmukh to Board; (vi) engagement of Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as escrow agent; (vii) authorization of officers to execute ancillary documents.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
(D)LEGAL OPINIONS
D-1(D)Legal Opinion of Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Issuer's Counsel)Opinion letter dated July 18, 2022 addressed to Granite Peak Ventures, LP, Ridgeline Capital Partners, LLC, and Solstice Growth Fund I, LP. Opines: Skybridge duly incorporated and in good standing under Delaware law; A&R COI duly authorized and filed; 7,500,000 shares Series B Preferred duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable; transaction documents duly authorized, executed, delivered, legal, valid, binding; no conflict with COI, bylaws, or Delaware law. Customary qualifications and assumptions. Signed by Miriam Calloway, Partner.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Miriam Calloway)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Delivered to investors' counsel (Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP — Kate Linfield / Samuel Ito)
(E)ESCROW & FUNDS FLOW
E-1(E)Escrow Agreement — Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.Escrow agreement among Skybridge, Purchasers, and Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (Richard Halloran, VP, Escrow Services). Address: 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110. Governs deposit and release of closing funds.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton) / Pinnacle National Bank2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
E-2(E)Wire Transfer Instructions — PurchasersWire instructions from each Purchaser for transfer of aggregate $45,000,000 to Pinnacle National Bank escrow account. GPV: $30,000,000; RCP: $10,000,000; SGF: $5,000,000.Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP (Samuel Ito) / Each Purchaser2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Funds wired to escrow on July 18, 2022
E-3(E)Funds-Flow MemorandumDetailed funds-flow memo showing: (i) Aggregate inflow: $45,000,000 from Purchasers to Pinnacle National Bank escrow; (ii) Placement-agent fee to Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC (Lena Kowalski, Managing Director; 75 Ashbury Asset Advisors, Suite 2400, Boston, MA 02109): $900,000 (2.0% × $45,000,000); (iii) Investors' counsel fee reimbursement to Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP: $75,000; (iv) Net proceeds to Skybridge Fintech Ltd.: $45,000,000 − $900,000 − $75,000 = $44,025,000. Funds released from escrow on July 29, 2022.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton) / Skybridge (David Okonkwo, CFO)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-29Funds released July 29, 2022
E-4(E)Wire Transfer Instructions — Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (Recipient)Company wire instructions for receipt of net proceeds ($44,025,000) from Pinnacle National Bank escrow.Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (David Okonkwo, CFO)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
E-5(E)Wire Transfer Instructions — Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC (Placement Agent)Placement agent wire instructions for receipt of $900,000 fee.Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC (Lena Kowalski)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
E-6(E)Wire Transfer Instructions — Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP (Investors' Counsel)Wire instructions for reimbursement of investors' counsel fee ($75,000 cap).Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP (Kate Linfield)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
(F)INSURANCE
F-1(F)D&O Insurance Policy — Ironclad Specialty Insurance Co.Directors & Officers liability insurance. Policy limits: $5,000,000 per occurrence / $10,000,000 aggregate. Tail coverage: 6 years. Annual premium: $38,500. Required as condition to closing under SPA.Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (David Okonkwo, CFO)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-15Policy binder delivered; full policy to follow
F-2(F)Evidence of D&O Insurance — Certificate Delivered to PurchasersCertificate of insurance from Ironclad Specialty Insurance Co. delivered to Purchasers and their counsel.Skybridge Fintech Ltd. / Ironclad Specialty Insurance Co.2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
(G)MISCELLANEOUS
G-1(G)Stock Certificate Issuance Instructions to Ledgermark Transfer Services, Inc.Instructions to Ledgermark Transfer Services, Inc. (250 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021) for issuance of stock certificates for 7,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock: GPV — 5,000,000 shares; RCP — 1,666,667 shares; SGF — 833,333 shares.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton) / Ledgermark Transfer Services, Inc.2022-07-29Complete2022-07-29Certificates issued July 29, 2022
G-2(G)Amendment to 2018 Equity Incentive Plan — Option Pool IncreaseBoard-approved amendment to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan increasing the option pool by 1,635,000 shares. Pre-Series B: 3,000,000 reserved (2,100,000 outstanding at WAEP $1.15, 900,000 available). Post-closing: total 4,635,000 reserved (15% of 30,900,000 post-closing FD shares). Available for future grant: 2,535,000 shares (900,000 existing + 1,635,000 new). Option pool increase carved from pre-money FD count.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18Approved per Board written consent (C-3)
G-3(G)Stockholder Consent — Approval of Series B Financing and A&R COIWritten consent of stockholders holding requisite shares approving the Series B financing and filing of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
G-4(G)Indemnification Agreements — New DirectorIndemnification agreement for Priya Deshmukh (Granite Peak Ventures, LP) as new Board Director.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)2022-07-18Complete2022-07-18
G-5(G)Filing of A&R Certificate of Incorporation with Delaware Secretary of StateFiling of executed A&R COI with the Delaware Secretary of State. Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (Delaware C-corp, incorporated March 14, 2018, EIN: 84-3291057). Filed on July 29, 2022.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton)2022-07-29Complete2022-07-29Filed and accepted by DE Secretary of State
G-6(G)Engagement Letter — Calderwood & Harkness LLPEngagement letter dated May 5, 2022 from Calderwood & Harkness LLP to Skybridge (addressed to Naveen Raghavan, CEO, and David Okonkwo, CFO). Scope: issuer's counsel for Series B financing. Fee cap: $175,000 plus disbursements. Team: Miriam Calloway (Responsible Partner), Joel Strauss (Billing Partner), Robert Jansen (Lead Associate), Amy Chesterton (Working Associate). Matter No. 1009-00002.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Miriam Calloway)2022-05-05Complete2022-05-05On file
G-7(G)Engagement Letter — Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC (Placement Agent)Engagement letter between Skybridge Fintech Ltd. and Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC for placement agent services in connection with Series B financing. Fee: 2.0% of gross proceeds ($900,000). Signed by Naveen Raghavan (CEO) and Lena Kowalski (Managing Director).Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (Naveen Raghavan, CEO) / Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC2022-05-12Complete2022-05-12On file
G-8(G)Post-Closing Binder / IndexCompilation of executed originals and certified copies of all closing documents assembled in closing binder. Index prepared by Amy Chesterton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP.Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Amy Chesterton)2022-08-12Complete2022-08-10Closing binder distributed to all parties

[sheet: Funds Flow Summary]

Line Item

INFLOWS

1Granite Peak Ventures, LP (350 Sand Hill Road, Suite 180, Menlo Park, CA 94025)$30,000,000.00Inflow2022-07-185,000,000 shares Series B Preferred at $6.00/share; 66.67% of round
2Ridgeline Capital Partners, LLC (200 Clarendon Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02116)$10,000,000.00Inflow2022-07-181,666,667 shares Series B Preferred at $6.00/share; 22.22% of round
3Solstice Growth Fund I, LP (600 Travis Street, Suite 3100, Houston, TX 77002)$5,000,000.00Inflow2022-07-18833,333 shares Series B Preferred at $6.00/share; 11.11% of round
TOTAL INFLOWS$45,000,000.00

OUTFLOWS

4Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLC (75 Ashbury Asset Advisors, Suite 2400, Boston, MA 02109) — Placement Agent Fee$900,000.00Outflow2022-07-292.0% of $45,000,000 gross proceeds; Lena Kowalski, Managing Director
5Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLP (555 California Street, Suite 4000, San Francisco, CA 94104) — Investors' Counsel Fee Reimbursement$75,000.00Outflow2022-07-29Capped at $75,000 per SPA; Kate Linfield, Partner
6Skybridge Fintech Ltd. (1600 Market Street, Suite 2200, Wilmington, DE 19801) — Net Proceeds$44,025,000.00Outflow2022-07-29Aggregate proceeds less placement agent fee and counsel reimbursement
TOTAL OUTFLOWS$45,000,000.00
NET (Inflows − Outflows)$0.00Escrow account fully disbursed

[sheet: Key Dates & Milestones]

DateEvent / MilestoneResponsible PartyStatusNotes
2018-03-14Skybridge Fintech Ltd. incorporated in DelawareFounders (Naveen Raghavan, Claire Whitmore)CompleteState of incorporation: Delaware; EIN: 84-3291057
2018-08-10Series Seed Preferred closingHarborview Seed Investors LLC (Elliott Yun, Manager)Complete3,000,000 shares at $0.50/share; $1,500,000 aggregate
2020-03-06Series A Preferred closingRidgeline Capital Partners, LLC (Thomas Brennan, Managing Director)Complete5,000,000 shares at $2.00/share; $10,000,000 aggregate
2021-01-01David Okonkwo joins as CFOSkybridgeComplete600,000 shares Common (4-year vesting, 25% cliff)
2022-04-22Term sheet executedGranite Peak Ventures, LP / SkybridgeCompleteSeries B lead: Granite Peak Ventures (Priya Deshmukh, deal lead)
2022-05-05Engagement letter signed — Calderwood & Harkness LLPCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Miriam Calloway) / SkybridgeCompleteFee cap: $175,000 plus disbursements; Matter No. 1009-00002
2022-05-09Matter opened at Calderwood & Harkness LLPCalderwood & Harkness LLPCompleteMatter No. 1009-00002
2022-05-27First draft of transaction documents circulatedCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen)CompleteBased on NVCA model documents (2020 edition), customized
2022-06-10Preferred Stock Capitalization Analysis & Liquidation Waterfall Memo circulatedCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Robert Jansen / Amy Chesterton)CompleteInternal/client memo to Miriam Calloway and Naveen Raghavan
2022-06-24Diligence substantially completeCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLPComplete
2022-07-18Signing / closing of definitive agreements (simultaneous sign & close)All partiesCompleteSPA, A&R IRA, A&R ROFR/Co-Sale, A&R Voting Agreement, Board Consent, Closing Certificates, Legal Opinion, Escrow Agreement, Management Rights Letter
2022-07-18Closing funds wired to Pinnacle National Bank escrowPurchasers / Pinnacle National Bank (Richard Halloran, VP)Complete$45,000,000 deposited into escrow
2022-07-29Funds released from escrow; stock certificates issued; A&R COI filedPinnacle National Bank / Ledgermark Transfer Services / Calderwood & Harkness LLPCompleteNet proceeds of $44,025,000 to Skybridge; $900,000 to Compass Bridge; $75,000 to FPH; Certificates for 7,500,000 shares issued by Ledgermark; A&R COI filed with DE Secretary of State
2022-10-27Deadline for appointment of independent board director (Seat 5)Skybridge Board / InvestorsPendingWithin 90 days of closing; to be mutually agreed

[sheet: Parties & Contacts]

Entity Full Legal NameShort NameRoleEntity Type / JurisdictionKey ContactTitleAddressNotes
Skybridge Fintech Ltd.SBFIssuer / CompanyDelaware C-corpNaveen RaghavanCo-Founder & CEO1600 Market Street, Suite 2200, Wilmington, DE 19801EIN: 84-3291057; LTM ARR (3/31/22): $18,600,000
Skybridge Fintech Ltd.SBFIssuer / CompanyDelaware C-corpClaire WhitmoreCo-Founder & CTO; Acting Secretary1600 Market Street, Suite 2200, Wilmington, DE 19801Board Director (Common Stock designee)
Skybridge Fintech Ltd.SBFIssuer / CompanyDelaware C-corpDavid OkonkwoCFO1600 Market Street, Suite 2200, Wilmington, DE 19801Officer's Certificate signatory; 600,000 shares Common (vesting)
Granite Peak Ventures, LPGPVLead Investor — Series B PurchaserDelaware LP (GP: Granite Peak Ventures Management LLC)Priya DeshmukhPartner (deal lead); Board Director post-closing350 Sand Hill Road, Suite 180, Menlo Park, CA 94025Commitment: $30,000,000 / 5,000,000 shares / 66.67% of round; Fund III ($620M)
Granite Peak Ventures, LPGPVLead Investor — Series B PurchaserDelaware LPMarcus ThielManaging Partner350 Sand Hill Road, Suite 180, Menlo Park, CA 94025Management Rights Letter recipient
Ridgeline Capital Partners, LLCRCPParticipating Investor — Series A & Series BDelaware LLCThomas BrennanManaging Director; Board Director (Series A designee)200 Clarendon Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02116Series A holdings: 3,750,000 shares (75% of Series A); Series B commitment: $10,000,000 / 1,666,667 shares
Solstice Growth Fund I, LPSGFNew Co-Investor — Series B PurchaserDelaware LP (GP: Solstice Growth Capital Management LLC)Angela MoreauPrincipal (deal lead)600 Travis Street, Suite 3100, Houston, TX 77002Commitment: $5,000,000 / 833,333 shares / 11.11% of round
Harborview Seed Investors LLCHSIExisting Series Seed HolderDelaware LLCElliott YunManager44 Montgomery Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco, CA 94104Series Seed: 3,000,000 shares (100%); not participating in Series B
Calderwood & Harkness LLPC&HIssuer's CounselLLP (law firm)Miriam CallowayResponsible Partner919 N. Market Street, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801Fee cap: $175,000; Matter No. 1009-00002; Team: Joel Strauss (Billing Partner), Robert Jansen (Lead Associate), Amy Chesterton (Working Associate)
Fenwick, Pratt & Howell LLPFPHInvestors' CounselLLP (law firm)Katherine "Kate" LinfieldPartner555 California Street, Suite 4000, San Francisco, CA 94104Fee cap: $75,000 (reimbursed by Company); Associate: Samuel Ito
Compass Bridge Advisory Group LLCCompass BridgePlacement AgentDelaware LLCLena KowalskiManaging Director75 Ashbury Asset Advisors, Suite 2400, Boston, MA 02109Fee: 2.0% of $45M = $900,000
Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.PinnacleEscrow AgentNational banking associationRichard HalloranVP, Escrow Services100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Whitfield & Hesse CPAs LLPW&HAuditorsDelaware LLP300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 900, Wilmington, DE 19801
Ledgermark Transfer Services, Inc.LedgermarkTransfer AgentDelaware corporation250 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021Issues stock certificates for Series B shares
Ironclad Specialty Insurance Co.IroncladD&O Insurance CarrierInsurance companyPolicy: $5M per occurrence / $10M aggregate; tail: 6 years; annual premium: $38,500