Essential legal & operations terms every founder should know
A capitalization table showing the ownership percentages, equity dilution, and distribution of equity securities in a company across shareholders, investors, and employees.
The comprehensive investigation process investors conduct before making investment decisions.
Ownership stake in a company, typically represented by shares that give holders voting rights and a claim on the company's assets and profits.
Professional investment firms that provide funding to startups and early-stage companies in exchange for equity.