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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

Rather, give titles such as VP of Engineering, Product/Technology, Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc. 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. Hire based on functionality and avoid having too many C’s.