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Cap Table Template for Startups

Free cap table template for startup founders. Track equity distribution, option pools, and investor ownership. Excel & Google Sheets compatible.

Download Free Cap Table Template

Ready-to-use cap table with automatic calculations

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✅ Free forever • No signup required • Compatible with Excel & Google Sheets

📊 Automatic Calculations

Fully automated dilution calculations, fully diluted shares, and ownership percentages update instantly as you add rounds.

🎯 Investor-Friendly

Professional format that investors expect. Include in your pitch deck or data room for due diligence.

📈 Multiple Funding Rounds

Track seed, Series A, B, and beyond. Model different scenarios and option pool expansions.

💰 Option Pool Management

Built-in option pool tracking. Set pool size as percentage or shares with automatic post-money calculation.

🔒 Privacy First

Your data stays local. No upload required - everything calculates in your spreadsheet.

🎓 Founder Guidance

Includes instructions and explanations for common equity terms and structures.

How to Use This Cap Table

1

Enter Initial Cap

Add founders and their initial share grants. Enter the total authorized shares (typically 10,000,000).

2

Add Investors

Input each funding round with investment amount, pre-money valuation, and share price.

3

Track Equity

Watch automatic dilution and ownership percentage updates for every stakeholder.

4

Scenario Plan

Model exit scenarios to understand potential returns at different valuations.

Template Preview

Shareholder Type Shares % Ownership Fully Diluted
Founder 1 Common 4,000,000 40.00% 36.36%
Founder 2 Common 4,000,000 40.00% 36.36%
Option Pool Options 1,000,000 10.00% 9.09%
Seed Investors Preferred 1,000,000 10.00% 9.09%
TOTAL 10,000,000 100% 100%

Why Founders Need a Cap Table

Due Diligence Ready

Investors will ask for your cap table. Have a professional version ready before you start raising.

Equity Planning

Plan employee option grants and hiring budgets with clear visibility into dilution impact.

Exit Preparation

Model different exit scenarios and understand what your equity is worth at various valuations.