I will draft startup co founder agreements and equity vesting contracts
Corporate Lawyer and Delaware Startup Specialist, Business Contracts and LLCs
About this Gig
Co-founder disputes are the #1 reason startups fail. Protect your venture from day one with a professionally drafted Co-Founder Agreement and Equity Vesting Schedule created by Green G. Susan, an accredited corporate attorney.
Whether you are dividing equity, outlining partner responsibilities, or planning for intellectual property assignment, getting legal alignment early saves your startup from catastrophic breakups later.
What This Gig Covers:
- Equity Ownership Breakdown & Milestone Splits
- Founder Vesting Schedules (e.g., 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff)
- Roles, Responsibilities, & Decision-Making Authority
- Intellectual Property (IP) Assignment to the Company
- Exit Clauses, Buyout Terms, & Dispute Resolution
Don't build a company on a handshake. Secure your vision, protect your sweat equity, and ensure absolute clarity between partners.
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FAQ
What is a founder vesting schedule and why do I need it?
A vesting schedule ensures that founders earn their equity over time (commonly 4 years). If a co-founder leaves after 6 months, they don't walk away with half the company.
What happens to intellectual property (IP) without a founder agreement?
Without an IP assignment clause, a departing co-founder can legally claim individual ownership over code, branding, or designs they created for the startup, halting your fundraising.
Can this agreement handle multi-founder setups with uneven stakes?
Yes. I customize the ownership splits, capital contributions, and voting power structures precisely to match your team's unique arrangement.
How do you handle deadlocks if partners disagree 50/50?
I include structured dispute resolution clauses, mediation steps, and buyout mechanics to ensure your business never faces operational paralysis.
Are these agreements tailored for Delaware C-Corps and LLCs?
Yes, they are fully aligned with standard corporate legal practices for Delaware entities and general US corporate law.
