Co-Founder Equity Distribution by Headcount

Co-Founder Equity Distribution by Headcount

This visual illustrates how founder shares are typically divided based on the number of co-founders. A founder can use this to understand common equity splits and aid in future equity negotiations.

Co-Founder Equity Distribution by Headcount is a diagram in the startups section of the StartupFundraising visual library, covering equity, co-founder, shares, distribution, ownership, startup equity. Founders use it inside pitch decks, board updates and investor follow-ups; it is free to download and adapt to your own numbers.

At a glance

• Category: Startups
• Format: image
• Topics: equity, co-founder, shares, distribution, ownership, startup equity

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