Template guide
Overview
Manage your startup's equity. Plan founder splits, option pools, and future dilution to keep your cap table clean and investor-ready.
Who should use this template
- Founders
- Legal teams
- Startup accountants
What this template covers
Equity Distribution
- Founders equity split
- Existing investors
- Option pool (%)
Future Planning
- Future dilution expectations
- Planned fundraising rounds
From responses to AI summary
FormGenyus is built for workflows where raw answers are long. Here is an illustrative example of how a summary differs from raw text (not from a live submission).
Sample raw response
3 founders (30/30/40); 10% option pool; angel round sold 15%; expecting 20% dilution in Series A…
Cap table summary
- Ownership: Balanced founder distribution (max 40%)
- Pool: 10% ESOP allocated, sufficient for early-stage hiring
- Dilution: Clear path for 20% dilution in next round; within standard VC benchmarks
FAQ
- What is a typical option pool size?
- Most early-stage startups set aside 10-15% for an employee option pool (ESOP).