I will draft your co founder agreement, cap table, and equity documents
Licensed US Startup Attorney VC Ready Legal Solutions Structuring
About this Gig
The #1 reason startups fail early is founder disputes. Without a legally binding Co-Founder Agreement and a precise vesting schedule, a departing founder can walk away with half your company's equity.
I am Brandi Balanda (Bar #009271), a licensed US attorney. I structure founder equity to protect the company, prevent deadlocks, and pass investor due diligence.
This gig provides:
- Co-Founder Agreements: Clear decision-making frameworks, equity splits, and operational roles.
- Vesting Schedules: Standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliffs to ensure founders earn their equity through sweat.
- Cap Table Creation: A mathematical breakdown of ownership, essential for future fundraising.
- Stock Purchase Agreements: The actual legal mechanism for issuing shares to founders.
Don't leave your startup's ownership to a verbal agreement. Choose your package, provide your equity split details, and secure your company's future today.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
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International
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Commercial
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FAQ
What is a vesting schedule?
Vesting means founders earn their shares over time (usually 4 years). If they quit early, the company reclaims the unearned shares.
What format will the Cap Table be in?
The Cap Table is delivered as a highly structured, formula-driven Excel spreadsheet that you can easily update.
What happens if a co-founder leaves?
The agreement includes "buy-sell" provisions and vesting rules that dictate exactly what happens to their equity if they exit.
Can we adjust the equity split later?
Yes, but having a foundational document makes future adjustments legally clean and prevents extortion.
Do we need a corporation formed first?
A basic Co-Founder agreement can be drafted pre-incorporation, but Stock Purchase Agreements require an active entity.
Do you handle dynamic equity (Slicing Pie)?
I focus on standard fixed-equity splits with vesting, which is the model Venture Capitalists strongly prefer.

