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Choosing the Right Cap Table Platform

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A startup law firm on when a company should move its cap table from a spreadsheet to a platform, and what to look for in one.

  • Move off the spreadsheet once you grant options or have several investors.
  • Pick a platform your lawyers and investors can work with.
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The question it answers

  1. What is a cap table, and how do I keep one?

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