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How to calculate the equity split between co-founders in a startup

The Next Web

George Deeb is the Managing Partner at Chicago-based Red Rocket Ventures , a startup consulting and financial advisory firm based in Chicago. So, let’s say that one founder puts in $100,000 in seed capital, that could be worth 20 percent of a seed stage company’s valuation. How important is this person’s role?

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Building a High-Tech Startup Team

Business Plan Blog

You will likely need to raise more rounds of capital than you originally anticipated. Having too many co-founders will only lead to your eventual dilution. Below are some tips for aligning the startup team with the capitalization strategy. Be sure to leave plenty of equity for investors. Early Stage.