Founder Pocket Guide Cap Tables: The Key to Understanding and Managing Your Startup's Equity

Every founder needs to understand cap tables. They're the foundation of your startup's equity structure, and they can have a major impact on your company's success. But what are cap tables, and how do you use them?

The Founder Pocket Guide to Cap Tables is the essential guide for any founder who wants to understand and manage their startup's equity. Written by experienced startup lawyer and investor Brad Feld, this book will teach you everything you need to know about cap tables, from the basics to the most advanced concepts.

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Founder’s Pocket Guide: Cap Tables

by Stephen R. Poland

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• What cap tables are and why they're important
• How to create and manage a cap table
• How to use cap tables to make informed decisions about your startup's equity
• How to avoid common cap table mistakes

The Founder Pocket Guide to Cap Tables is the must-have resource for any founder who wants to take control of their startup's equity.

What are cap tables?

Cap tables are spreadsheets that track the ownership of a company's shares. They show who owns how many shares of the company, and at what price. Cap tables are also used to calculate the value of a company's equity, and to track changes in ownership over time.

Why are cap tables important?

Cap tables are important because they provide a clear and concise overview of a company's equity structure. They can be used to:

• Make informed decisions about your startup's equity
• Avoid common cap table mistakes
• Protect your interests as a founder

How to create and manage a cap table

Creating and managing a cap table is not difficult, but it is important to do it correctly. Here are a few tips:

• Use a spreadsheet program like Excel or Google Sheets
• Include the following information in your cap table:
  • The name of each shareholder
  • The number of shares owned by each shareholder
  • The price per share
  • The total value of each shareholder's stake
• Keep your cap table up to date as your company grows and changes

How to use cap tables to make informed decisions about your startup's equity

Cap tables can be used to make informed decisions about your startup's equity in a number of ways. For example, you can use a cap table to:

• See how your equity is divided among different investors
• Track changes in ownership over time
• Calculate the value of your company's equity
• Make decisions about future equity grants

How to avoid common cap table mistakes

There are a number of common cap table mistakes that founders make. Here are a few things to avoid:

• Not keeping your cap table up to date
• Using inaccurate or incomplete information
• Making changes to your cap table without consulting with your investors
• Not understanding the implications of changes to your cap table

The Founder Pocket Guide to Cap Tables is the essential guide for any founder who wants to understand and manage their startup's equity. This book will teach you everything you need to know about cap tables, from the basics to the most advanced concepts.

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Founder’s Pocket Guide: Cap Tables

by Stephen R. Poland

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31310 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	89 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE