Why VCs Are Adding Cybersecurity Clauses to Term Sheets

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After the OpenAI hack called into question how startups safeguard data, venture capitalists are rewriting term sheets to include cybersecurity covenants. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down what's changing: mandatory SOC 2 audits before funding, breach notification clauses tied to dilution, and cyber insurance minimums. They discuss why this matters for founders raising their Series A or B in 2026, using the Hugging Face CEO's call for transparency as a jumping-off point. With an example from a recent seed round that fell through due to weak encryption, they explore whether these clauses protect investors or add friction for early-stage companies. The episode also touches on how this trend affects valuations - with META trading near $595 and Palantir at $122, data security is becoming a premium differentiator. A must-listen for founders navigating the new due diligence landscape. #Cybersecurity #TermSheets #VentureCapital #OpenAI #HuggingFace #DataSecurity #StartupInvesting #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DueDiligence #Founders #SOC2 #CyberInsurance #SeriesA #SeriesB #InvestorRights #TechTrends2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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