This blog will help demystify the complexities of cap table management for startup founders who may be unfamiliar with equity structuring. It will cover:

• What a cap table includes and why it matters
• Common equity terms (pre-money, post-money, dilution)
• The impact of SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds
• How to model dilution over multiple rounds
• ESOP pools and vesting schedules
• Tools and best practices for managing your cap table

Also includes cap table examples, Excel templates, and links to tools like Carta or Eqvista for practical implementation.