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Founders at 50:50 or 70:30?

 Founders at 50:50 or 70:30? Let's Split the Pie, Not the Partnership!” 🍰💼😅

💬 Client Question:
"We’re three founders in a startup, but one is investing more money, another more time, and the third has strong tech skills. Can we divide shares unequally from Day 1?"
#StartupIndia #FoundersEquity #StartupLegalAdvice #ShareholdingStructure

📢 Short Answer:
YES! Your startup can have founders with different shareholding ratios, as long as it’s clearly documented and mutually agreed upon. Equity ≠ Equality always! 🎯🧾
#ShareholderAgreement #StartupFoundersIndia #EquitySplit #StartupLawyerIndia

📘 How to Legally Set It Up Right:

1️⃣ Founders' Agreement 🤝

  • Must include roles, equity split, vesting terms, exit clauses
    2️⃣ Cap Table (Capitalisation Table) 📊

  • Clear snapshot of shareholding for co-founders + investors
    3️⃣ Vesting Schedules ⏳

  • Protects against someone walking away with big equity early
    4️⃣ Pre-incorporation vs Post-incorporation Split 🧩

  • Best to finalise before company is formed
    #StartupEquityPlanning #FoundersAgreementIndia #StartupIncorporation #CapTableManagement

💡 Benefits of Clear, Unequal Yet Fair Equity Split:
✔️ Attracts talent with performance-based shares
✔️ Keeps peace among founders
✔️ Helps future investors trust your structure
✔️ Minimises disputes and misunderstandings
#StartupSuccessFormula #LegalStartupToolkit #EquitySharingModel #TechStartupIndia

😂 Client: “He wants 60% because he brings the coffee!”
Lawyer: “Give him a coffee mug… and a smaller cap table slice!” ☕📉

👨‍⚖️ LEXIS AND COMPANY helps startups design legally sound equity structures, founder agreements, and incorporation paperwork that protect your business and relationships from Day 1! 🛡️🚀📃

📞 Planning to divide the startup pie? Let’s slice it right, legally!
Call: +91-9051112233
🌐 Website: https://www.lexcliq.com
#LexisAndCompany #Lexcliq #TrustedLegalAdvisorsSince2015 #StartupLawyerIndia #EquitySplitAdvice #StartupIncorporationHelp #FoundersAgreementExpert #LegalStartupSupport #StartupShareholdingGuide

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