VCs have a lot more expertise when it comes to term sheets. They will use this expertise to protect their interests and those of their investors. Startup lawyers often have some ties with the VCs so they cannot be relied on blindly. In general, founders should put some effort into negotiations.

Series A funding, negotiation strategies, good lawyers, VC advantage, information asymmetry, founder leverage

Why is it important to be prepared and able to negotiate term sheets?

Series A, B, C funding: How it works - https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/102015/series-b-c-funding-what-it-all-means-and-how-it-works.asp