I can’t confidently state the full rationale for every v3.0 revision because the Base material here does not include an official changelog.
What is directly supported:
- v3.0 was introduced as a more standardized, complete formation package:
- LPA
- Subscription Agreement
- LP Consent Letter
- supporting formation docs
- It was designed to reduce custom drafting, legal cost, and LP review friction.
- Two specific v3.0 changes referenced:
- support for both American and European waterfalls
- side letter framework kept separate from the core LPA
- There is also an indication that some conflict approvals shifted toward Majority in Interest of LPs.
For the official v3 package, use:
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https://govclab.com/2023/01/05/cornerstone-lpa-version-2/
- https://decilehub.com/base/1-general_questions/2018-where-can-we-get-a-copy-of-the-cornerstone-v3-lpa-agreement
Reference: https://decilehub.com/base/7129-ai_toolkit_feedback/163743