The spreadsheet or software record showing every shareholder, their share class, and their ownership percentage. Plain-language explainer with examples.
The spreadsheet or software record showing every shareholder, their share class, and their ownership percentage.
The capitalization table lists every equity holder in a company: founders, employees on options, angels, funds, SAFE holders, and note holders. It shows share counts, fully-diluted percentages, and often the price paid.
A clean cap table is a fundraising asset. Investors will scan for red flags: too many small SAFE holders, unclear vesting on founders, non-standard preferences, or missing agreements. Tools like Carta and Pulley manage this.
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