Cap Table 101 - Here is how to keep it healthy
A lot of founders mess up their cap table in early days. Here are 3 quick rules:
1. Founders should own ~80–85% post pre-seed
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2. Avoid giving b
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SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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Good cap table hygiene signals founder maturity. If you don't even know who owns what by Series A, you're basically winging your legal structure. It's scary.
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