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.

Hi, I'm Dima, founder of PitchBob, an AI co-pilot for entrepreneurs, and EUquity.com — an EU-focused equity management platform. We help founders craft their startups' narratives and materials, ...

Companies use financial statements to track and monitor their financial and operational performance and health. The balance sheet provides a snapshot of what a company owns and owes at a specific ...

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 ...

Angel investing is risky. This is a mantra my readers have heard me repeat time and again. I’m game for doing everything possible to mitigate risks and increase success. It’s also why, although I ...

Founders start a company because they have an idea they want to bring to market. As their company gains traction and matures, the way in which they manage their business needs to evolve to enable ...

Agree Realty and Spirit Realty share the same business model, have the same issuer rating from S&P, and have similar market caps. Execution is what sets one apart. A lower debt load and healthier ...

This article explores the critical warning signs of a broken cap table, where a misaligned equity structure jeopardizes a startup’s growth and sustainability. It highlights how excessive founder ...