EX-10.16



 Exhibit 10.16 

CAPNIA, INC. 
 OMNIBUS
AMENDMENT TO CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES AND 
 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES 

This OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES (this “Amendment”) is made and entered
into as of April 28, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Capnia, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with offices at 2445 Faber Place, Suite 250, Palo Alto, CA 94303, and the persons and
entities who are signatories hereto (the “Investors”). 
 RECITALS 

A. WHEREAS, the Company and the Investors are parties to that certain Convertible Promissory Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of
February 10, 2010, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Convertible Promissory Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares, dated as of November 10, 2010, as further
amended by that certain Amendment No. 2 to Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares, dated as of January 17, 2012 and as further amended by that certain Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note and Warrant
Purchase Agreement, Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares, dated as of July 31, 2012 (as amended, the “2010 Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to each Investor, a
convertible promissory note in the principal amount set forth opposite such Investor’s name on Exhibit A to the 2010 Purchase Agreement (together with all such convertible promissory notes sold and issued pursuant to the 2010 Purchase
Agreement, the “2010 Notes”), together with a corresponding warrant to purchase shares of the Company’s capital stock (together with all such warrants to purchase shares issued pursuant to the 2010 Purchase Agreement, the
“2010 Warrants”); 
 B. WHEREAS, Section 6.1 of the 2010 Purchase Agreement provides that the holders of at least
two-thirds (2/3) in interest of the 2010 Notes may, with the Company’s prior written consent, waive, modify or amend any provisions of the 2010 Purchase Agreement, the 2010 Notes and the 2010 Warrants on behalf of all Investors (as defined
in the 2010 Purchase Agreement). 
 C. WHEREAS, the Company and the undersigned Investors, representing the holders of at least two-thirds
(2/3) in interest of the 2010 Notes, now desire to amend the 2010 Notes and the 2010 Warrants to: (i) extend the Maturity Date of the 2010 Notes to September 30, 2015, such that the 2010 Notes, the 2012 Notes (as defined below) and
the 2014 Notes (as defined below) shall have the same maturity date; (ii) amend the definition of Shares under the 2010 Warrants to reflect the extended Maturity Date of the 2010 Notes; and (iii) make certain other changes. 

E. WHEREAS, the Company and the Investors are also parties to that certain Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of
January 16, 2012, as amended by that certain Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares, dated as of July 31, 2012 (as amended, the
“2012 Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to each Investor, a convertible promissory note in the principal amount set forth opposite such Investor’s name on Exhibit A to the 2012 Purchase
Agreement (together with all such convertible promissory notes previously sold and issued pursuant to the 2012 Purchase Agreement, the “2012 Notes”), together with a corresponding warrant to








 
purchase shares of the Company’s capital stock (together with all such warrants to purchase shares previously issued pursuant to the 2012 Purchase Agreement, the “2012
Warrants”). 
 F. WHEREAS, Section 6.1 of the 2012 Purchase Agreement provides that the holders of at least two-thirds
(2/3) in interest of the 2012 Notes may, with the Company’s prior written consent, waive, modify or amend any provisions of the 2012 Purchase Agreement, the 2012 Notes and the 2012 Warrants on behalf of all Investors (as defined in the
2012 Purchase Agreement). 
 G. WHEREAS, the Company and the undersigned Investors, representing the holders of at least two-thirds
(2/3) in interest of the 2012 Notes, now desire to amend the 2012 Notes and the 2012 Warrants to: (i) extend the Maturity Date of the 2012 Notes to September 30, 2015, such that the 2010 Notes, the 2012 Notes and the 2014 Notes shall
have the same maturity date; (ii) amend the definition of Shares under the 2012 Warrants to reflect the extended Maturity Date of the 2012 Notes; and (iii) make certain other changes. 

H. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of even date herewith, by and among the Company and the
persons and entities listed on the Schedule of Investors attached thereto as Exhibit A (the “2014 Purchase Agreement”), the Company is undertaking the offering and sale of up to $4,000,000 in principal amount of new convertible
promissory notes (the “2014 Notes”), together with corresponding warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s capital stock, that will be issued pursuant to the 2014 Purchase Agreement. 

H. WHEREAS, unless otherwise stated, capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms
in the 2010 Purchase Agreement, the 2010 Notes, the 2010 Warrants, the 2012 Purchase Agreement, the 2012 Notes and the 2012 Warrants, as applicable. 

AGREEMENT 
 NOW THEREFORE,
in consideration of the foregoing, and the representations, warranties, and conditions set forth below, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows: 

 

	 	1.	Amendments. 

 1.1 Amendments to 2010 Notes. The first paragraph of each 2010 Note
is hereby amended, restated and replaced in its entirety to read as follows: 
 “FOR VALUE RECEIVED CAPNIA, INC., a Delaware
corporation (the “Company”), promises to pay to             (the “Holder”), or its registered assigns, the principal amount of
$        , or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal amount hereof, together with compound interest from the date of this Note on the unpaid principal balance at a rate equal to
12% per annum, compounded on the first day of each month and computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 365 days. Two (2) times the unpaid principal, together with any then accrued but unpaid interest and any
other amounts payable hereunder, shall be due and payable on the earlier of: (i) upon demand made after September 30, 2015 (the “Maturity Date”) by Holders representing at least a majority of the principal amount of all
then outstanding Notes issued pursuant to that certain Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and the Investors described therein, dated as of February 10, 2010, (as the same may from time to time be amended,
modified or supplemented, the “Purchase Agreement”); or (ii) when, upon or after the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined below), such amounts are declared due and payable by the Holder or made automatically due and
payable in accordance with the terms of this Note. This Note is one of the “Notes” 

  
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issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.” 

1.2 Amendments to 2010 Warrants. Section 1(a) of each 2010 Warrant is hereby amended, restated and replaced in its entirety to
read as follows: 
 “(a) Definition of Shares. “Shares” shall mean Next Financing Securities in the event that
a Next Financing occurs prior to September 30, 2015 (the “Note Maturity Date”) and the Holder converts the Note issued to the Holder into Next Financing Securities. In the event that a Next Financing has not occurred before the
Note Maturity Date, “Shares” shall mean either the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock or Next Financing Securities, whichever such securities’ Original Issue Price (as such term is defined in the Company’s Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation) is lower.” 
 1.3 Amendments to 2012 Notes. The first paragraph of each 2012 Note is
hereby amended, restated and replaced in its entirety to read as follows: 
 “FOR VALUE RECEIVED CAPNIA, INC., a Delaware corporation
(the “Company”), promises to pay to             (the “Holder”), or its registered assigns, the principal amount of
$        , or such lesser amount as shall equal the outstanding principal amount hereof, together with simple interest from the date of this Note on the unpaid principal balance at a rate equal to twelve
percent (12%) per annum, computed on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 365 days. Two (2) times the unpaid principal amount, together with any then accrued but unpaid interest and any other amounts payable
hereunder, shall be due and payable on the earlier of: (i) upon demand made after September 30, 2015 (the “Maturity Date”) by Holders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the principal amount of all then
outstanding Notes issued pursuant to the Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2012, by and among the Company and the Investors described therein (as the same may from time to time be amended, modified or
supplemented, the “2012 Purchase Agreement”); or (ii) when, upon or after the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined below), such amounts are declared due and payable by the Holder or made automatically due and payable
in accordance with the terms of this Note. This Note is one of the “Notes” issued pursuant to the 2012 Purchase Agreement. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the 2012
Purchase Agreement.” 
 1.4 Amendments to 2012 Warrants. Section 1(a) of each 2012 Warrant is hereby amended, restated and
replaced in its entirety to read as follows: 
 “(a) Definition of Shares. “Shares” shall mean Next Financing
Securities in the event that a Next Financing occurs prior to September 30, 2015 (the “Note Maturity Date”) and the Holder converts the Note issued to the Holder into Next Financing Securities. In the event that a Next
Financing has not occurred before the Note Maturity Date, “Shares” shall mean either the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock or Next Financing Securities, whichever such securities Original Issue Price (as such term is defined
in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation) is lower.” 
  

	 	2.	Miscellaneous. 

 2.1 Waivers and Amendments. This Amendment nor any term hereof
may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such amendment, waiver, discharge or termination is sought; provided, however, that the holders of:
(i) at least two-thirds (2/3) in interest of the 2010 Notes issued pursuant to the 2010 Purchase Agreement; and (ii) at least two-thirds (2/3) in interest of the 2012 Notes issued


  
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pursuant to the 2012 Purchase Agreement, may, with the Company’s prior written consent, waive, modify or amend any provisions hereof on behalf of all Investors. 

2.2 Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California as such laws are applied to
agreements between California residents entered into and to be performed entirely within California, but without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws of California, or any other state. 

2.3 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto. 
 2.4 Entire Agreement. This
Amendment (including the exhibits attached hereto and the other documents delivered pursuant hereto) and, to the extent not amended hereby, the 2010 Purchase Agreement, the 2010 Notes, the 2010 Warrants, the 2012 Purchase Agreement, the 2012 Notes
and the 2012 Warrants and the exhibits attached thereto and the other documents delivered pursuant thereto, constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and thereof. 

2.5 Legal Effect. This Amendment shall constitute an integral part of the 2010 Notes, the 2010 Warrants, the 2012 Notes and the 2012
Warrants. Except as set forth in this Amendment, the 2010 Notes, the 2010 Warrants, the 2012 Notes and the 2012 Warrants shall continue in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms. 

2.6 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which
together shall be deemed to constitute one (1) and the same instrument. 
 2.7 Facsimile; Execution and Delivery. A facsimile or
other reproduction of this Amendment may be executed by one (1) or more parties hereto and delivered by such party by facsimile or any similar electronic transmission device pursuant to which the signature of or on behalf of such party can be
seen. Such execution and delivery shall be considered valid, binding and effective for all purposes. At the request of any party hereto, all parties hereto agree to execute and deliver an original of this Amendment as well as any facsimile, telecopy
or other reproduction hereof. 
 (Signature Pages Follow) 

  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	COMPANY:
	
	CAPNIA, INC.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Anish Bhatnagar

	Name:	 	Anish Bhatnagar
	Title:	 	President and Chief Executive Officer
	
	Address:
	2445 Faber Place
	Suite 250
	Palo Alto, CA 94303



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Biotechnology Development Fund IV, L.P.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Edgar G. Engleman

	Edgar G. Engleman
	 Managing Member of BioAsia Investments IV, LLC,

its General Partner

	
	Biotechnology Development Fund IV Affiliates, L.P.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Edgar G. Engleman

	Edgar G. Engleman
	 Managing Member of BioAsia Investments IV, LLC,

its General Partner

	
	BDF IV Annex Fund, L.P.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Edgar G. Engleman

	Edgar G. Engleman
	 Managing Member of BioAsia Investments IV, LLC,

its General Partner




  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTORS:
	
	Vivo Ventures Fund V, L.P.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Edgar G. Engleman

	Edgar G. Engleman
	 Managing Member of Vivo Ventures V, LLC,

its General Partner

	
	Vivo Ventures V Affiliates Fund, L.P.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Edgar G. Engleman

	Edgar G. Engleman
	 Managing Member of BioAsia Investments V, LLC,

its General Partner




  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ Ernest Mario

	Ernest Mario
	
	Mario 2002 Grandchildren’s Trust
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Christopher B. Mario

	Name:	 	 Christopher B. Mario

	Title:	 	Trustee
	
	Mario Family Partners LP
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Christopher B. Mario

	Name:	 	 Christopher B. Mario

	Title:	 	 General Partner of Mario Family Partners LP




  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ John J. Mack

	John J. Mack



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ Robert K. Steel

	Robert K. Steel



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Triremes 16 LLC
		
	By:	 	Spinnaker Capital 2007 GP LLC
	Its:	 	Managing Member
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Anastasios Parafestas

	Name:	 	Anastasios Parafestas
	Title:	 	Manager



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ A. Morris Williams, Jr.

	A. Morris Williams, Jr.



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ Ron Haak

	Ron Haak



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Clyde D. Wagner Living Trust dated June 6, 2001
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Clyde D. Wagner

	Name:	 	Clyde D. Wagner
	Title:	 	Trustee



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Shifteh Karimi Wagner Living Trust dated June 6, 2001
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Shifteh Karimi Wagner

	Name:	 	Shifteh Karimi Wagner
	Title:	 	Trustee



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ Steinar J. Engelsen

	Steinar J. Engelsen



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Hadar Cars AB
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Hadar Cars

	Name:	 	Hadar Cars
	Title:	 	Chairman



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

			
	INVESTOR:
	
	Michael Danaher and Carol Danaher, Trustees of the Danaher Family Trust dtd. 6/29/04
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Michael J. Danaher

	Name:	 	Michael J. Danaher
	Title:	 	Trustee



  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Omnibus Amendment to Convertible Promissory
Notes and Warrants to Purchase Shares to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date. 
  

	
	INVESTOR:
	
	 /s/ Mario Rosati

	Mario Rosati



  
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