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Introducing the Cap Table and Hiring the CTO

Feld Thoughts

This week they set out to create their cap table and hire a CTO. Rather, it gets recorded in a document called the Capitalization Table (or “Cap Table”), which shows the ownership stake each person or entity has in the business. The founders each have common shares that will vest over four years.

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Cap Table Explained — What is it and How to Maintain it for Investors

Up and Running

Wondering what a cap table is, its importance, and how you can maintain it to expand your business? What is a cap table? A cap table is also known as the capitalization table. This is a table that outlines the company’s capitalization. Example of a cap table. How to create a cap table.

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Startup Equity For Employees

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5 Stock vs Options. The re-heating of the venture funded tech market has pushed a heat up of the hiring market, and Im getting more calls from friends asking for help understanding startup stock (equity) offers. The other factor is the "cap table" (capitalization table, or summary of who owns what stock).

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