I will draft a professional startup equity split agreement with vesting
Licensed US Attorney Expert Startup Founder Legal Counsel
About this Gig
I am Charles Paul Rettig, a licensed U.S. legal professional (Bar ID: 97848).
Splitting equity is rarely as simple as 50/50. What happens if one co-founder stops working? What if one contributes cash and the other contributes sweat equity? A Startup Equity Split Agreement explicitly answers these questions and protects the business.
I specialize in drafting agreements that align founder incentives, protect the majority stakeholders, and prevent "dead equity" (equity held by founders who have abandoned the project).
Your agreement will feature:
- Precise equity division mechanics.
- Role definitions and required time commitments.
- Sweat equity vs. capital contribution delineations.
- Vesting and clawback provisions for departing founders.
- Dispute resolution mechanisms.
Investors thoroughly audit equity splits during due diligence. Ensure yours is drafted by a licensed attorney so it passes scrutiny.
Secure your co-founder relationship legally and professionally today.
Field of law:
Finance
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Business (corporate)
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Commercial
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FAQ
What happens if a co-founder leaves?
If you purchase the Standard or Premium package, I include vesting and clawback clauses so unearned equity returns to the company
Can you draft this for an LLC and an Inc?
Yes. I tailor the terminology (Members/Units vs. Shareholders/Shares) based on your corporate entity.
Do you provide legal advice on how we should split it?
While I draft the legal mechanics of your decision, founders must agree on the actual percentages prior to ordering.
