We are a startup and we are raising our first round of funding. We are trying to figure out what our cap table should look like. We have a few options and we are not sure which one is best.
Assuming you're in the US, there are a few things to consider when determining what your cap table should look like for a startup.
How much equity do you want to give up?
How much dilution do you want to have?
How much control do you want to give up?
How much money do you need to raise?
What is the valuation of your company?
What is the structure of your deal?
What are the terms of your deal?
How much experience do your investors have?
What is your exit strategy?
What are the risks and rewards of your deal?