Cap-Table & Equity Protection for
Early-Stage Founders
Avoid giving away too much equity to early investors. We help you issue fair and compliant term sheets using standardized iSAFE CCPS notes, clean up existing ownership structures, and keep your company VC-ready.
Cap-Table Advisory Desk
Direct consultation with equity structuring specialists
Protect your hard work before signing term sheets. Our team audits your dilution curves, models future rounds, and structures compliant investment documents.
Cap-Table Mistakes That Stop Funding
Most early funding rejections are caused by messy equity structures rather than poor product-market fit.
Excessive Pre-Seed Dilution
Giving away massive equity chunks to local angel networks or informal investors before reaching product-market fit leaves founders diluted and unbackable for top-tier VCs later.
Deadweight Non-Active Equity
Unvested shares or high equity percentages held by inactive team members, former co-founders, or passive advisors that provide zero operational value to the business.
Complex Debt & Interest Traps
Using complex convertible debt instruments with high coupon interest rates or repayment clauses that burden early cash flow instead of pure equity alignment.
Mismatched ESOP Pools
Creating improperly structured Employee Stock Option Plans without clear vesting cliffs, exercisable timelines, or regulatory alignment under Indian company law.
How We Protect Your Equity
Four steps to establish a clean, institutional-grade equity structure that protects founders and satisfies investors.
Ownership & Allocation Audit
We review your existing shareholding pattern, active founder splits, advisor grants, and past agreements to spot structural red flags.
Dilution Simulation
We run forward-looking models showing how current notes and upcoming rounds dilute founder control through Seed, Series A, and Series B.
iSAFE CCPS Standardization
We draft clean, standardized iSAFE notes (Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares) under Indian Companies Act and FEMA rules.
Institutional Ready Package
You receive a transparent, clean cap-table dashboard and deal room asset that institutional VCs and angel networks can evaluate without hesitation.
iSAFE Notes vs. Traditional Priced Equity
Why modern high-growth startups use standardized notes over complex multi-page shareholder agreements
| Dimension | Standardized iSAFE (CCPS) | Traditional Priced Round |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate Valuation Need | Not required (uses valuation cap/discount) | Requires fixed valuation & chartered valuation reports |
| Legal Cost & Timeline | Standardized, signed in days with minimal cost | Weeks of negotiation, expensive legal retainers |
| Board Seats & Control | Zero board seats granted until conversion | Typically grants board representation & vetoes |
| Debt & Interest Clauses | Pure equity instrument, zero debt or coupon | Convertible debentures often accrue interest |
Common Questions on Equity Preservation
What is an iSAFE note, and why does it protect my equity?
An iSAFE (India Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a founder-friendly instrument structured as Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS). It allows you to raise money without pricing your company prematurely or signing restrictive debt terms, converting into equity only when you raise a priced venture round.
How much equity should founders keep before Series A?
Ideally, active founding teams should retain at least 65% to 75%+ of their company prior to Series A. Letting deadweight or passive equity exceed 15% in pre-seed phases is one of the primary reasons institutional VCs pass on otherwise good companies.
Can you help clean up messy agreements from previous angel rounds?
Yes. We evaluate existing shareholder agreements, advisor allocations, and unvested grants, providing clear restructuring frameworks to tidy up your cap-table before institutional due diligence starts.
How do we get started without filling out a form on this page?
Simply click 'Contact Now' to reach our team directly, or run the free 3-minute audit to see your current cap-table health score.
Ready to Secure Your Cap-Table?
Ensure you retain control of your business while bringing on early capital. Speak with our team today through our contact desk.