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What is a no-shop clause?

I didn't even realize that the Humble Bundle was a YC company.



No-shop means you accept a term sheet that includes a clause that stops you from talking to other potential investors.


I realize this is straying off topic, but why would an entrepreneur hamstring him/herself by agreeing to such a clause? It appears to me that such a clause benefits the VC in a big way, but puts a significant amount of undue pressure on the entrepreneur. How am I supposed to know if I am getting the best deal if I am barred from taking the offer into the marketplace?


Yes, it is a pro-investor clause. You would agree to it in the situation where you feel you are satisfied with the term sheet (and who its from) and are ready to commit.




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