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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 ...
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