startup cap table

purplefrog

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?

sadleopard588

A startup's cap table should list all of the company's shareholders and their respective ownership stake in the company. The table should also include the percentage of ownership each shareholder has after dilution. Finally, the cap table should include the valuation of the company's common stock.

felecia_stephens

Assuming you are asking for a model cap table for a startup:

The Cap Table should list the names of the current shareholders in the company, the number of shares they own, the percentage of the company they own, the price per share, and the total investment made by each shareholder.
The Cap Table should also list any convertible securities, such as options, warrants, or convertible notes. For each, it should list the type of security, the exercise price, the expiration date, the holder, and the number of shares issuable upon conversion.
Finally, the Cap Table should list any outstanding loans or other debts owed by the company, including the interest rate, the maturity date, and the lender.