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How to structure share capital sensibly at incorporation and why a shareholders agreement is worth drafting from day one.
Share capital is the equity foundation of your company. Decisions made at incorporation echo through every fundraise, every co founder change and every exit conversation.
Things to agree before you incorporate
- Founder split and vesting schedule.
- Reserved matters that need unanimous consent.
- Pre emption rights on new share issues.
- Drag along and tag along provisions.