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I will prepare founder vesting agreements and equity allocation contracts
Licensed US Attorney Institutional Grade Startup Equity Corporate Contracts
I am Karch Eric Edwin, an active, licensed US Attorney (Bar #284333) specializing in startup corporate law, equity structuring, and transactional drafting. I protect founders from deadweight equity, o...
About this Gig
A co-founder leaving after three months with 40% of your equity is an existential threat to your startup. I am Karch Eric Edwin, a licensed US Attorney (Bar #284333). I draft rigorous Founder Vesting Agreements, Reverse Vesting Contracts, and Equity Allocation Frameworks that ensure sweat equity is actually earned.
Venture investors will not fund startups where unvested equity walks out the door. I structure protective legal instruments that grant your company clear repurchase rights over unvested shares, enforce cliffs, and incorporate market-standard acceleration provisions.
What You Receive:
- Reverse Vesting Agreements and Restricted Stock Purchase Addendums
- 4-Year Vesting Schedules with Custom Cliffs (e.g., standard 1-year cliff)
- Single-Trigger and Double-Trigger Involuntary Acceleration Terms
- Company Repurchase Options upon Termination (For Cause vs. Without Cause)
- Complete Section 83(b) Election Packets with IRS Filing Instructions
Eliminate deadweight equity risks before they materialize. Secure your company's capitalization structure with investor ready contracts drafted by a qualified US attorney. Choose your package to begin.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
Target country:
United States
Agreement type:
Partnership agreement
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Founders agreement
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FAQ
What is Reverse Vesting and why is it necessary?
In reverse vesting, founders own their shares upfront for tax and voting purposes, but the company retains the right to repurchase unvested shares at cost if a founder leaves before reaching specific milestones.
What is the difference between Single-Trigger and Double-Trigger acceleration
? Single-trigger accelerates vesting upon a single event (like an acquisition). Double-trigger requires two events (e.g., an acquisition followed by termination of the founder). Institutional investors overwhelmingly prefer
Can we include milestone-based vesting instead of time-based?
Yes. Under the Premium tier, I can structure hybrid or milestone-based vesting contingent upon revenue, product launches, capital raised, or other clear operational metrics.
What happens if a co-founder is terminated "For Cause"?
The agreement explicitly defines "Cause" and typically enables the company to immediately repurchase all unvested (and sometimes vested) shares at nominal fair market value.
Do both founders need separate agreements?
Yes. Each co-founder must execute an individualized vesting agreement with the company to ensure enforceable, independent obligations and clean due-diligence records.
is the 83(b) Election included in this service?
Yes. Because vesting creates risk of future taxable events upon vesting dates, a complete 83(b) form and step-by-step filing guide are included in Standard and Premium tiers.
