The CEO of a Norwegian hardware startup shared a pitch deck with me that had an unusual slide: It included the company’s capitalization table — the breakdown of who owns what part of the company.

In startup fundraising, ownership structure can be as decisive as revenue growth or market size. Investors often review a company’s capitalization table, a record of who owns what, before committing ...

Three investors have asked about your cap table. You nodded confidently. Then you opened a spreadsheet later and realized you weren’t actually sure what they were asking for or why it mattered so much ...

Maintaining a clean cap table is crucial for startups seeking investment. It provides investors with a clear understanding of the ownership structure, builds trust, and facilitates informed ...