Raise funds quickly without setting a valuation, using a Convertible Loan Note instrument (CLN) and either issues shares or repay the loan at a later date.

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200+

businesses have raised

£56M+

using convertible campaigns on Seedrs

How does a Convertible Loan Note differ from an ASA?

A convertible loan note is a hybrid debt and equity instrument that can be converted into equity. The conversion is typically alongside a future funding round where the investment plus any accumulated interest is converted into equity. 

As a hybrid debt/equity instrument, the CLN investments may also be repayable in cash, rather than an issue of shares. 

A convertible loan note instrument (‘CLN’), in its simplest form, is an interest accruing loan that can be converted into company shares. For that reason, it’s seen as a hybrid debt and equity investment.

If the loan is converted into shares, the shares are typically issued at a discount to the valuation at the time of their conversion (usually a new funding round), to compensate investors for taking on more risk earlier. 

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Flexibility 

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Our CLN overview, drafted by our expert legal team includes:

• A summary of all you need to know about CLNs,
• Clarity on the key terms relevant to CLNs when raising money for your startup,
• A carefully drafted pro-forma CLN term sheet, ready for you to plug in your round details and get started right away

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