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I will draft founder stock purchase agreements with vesting
Licensed US Attorney, Venture Ready Startup and Corporate Law Specialist
I am Kiele Watanabe, a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. 006344) specializing in startup corporate law, Delaware C-Corp formations, and venture-capital-ready documentation. I help founders, entrepreneur...
About this Gig
Unclear equity splits and missing vesting schedules are the #1 reasons early-stage startups collapse and investors walk away. As a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. 006344), I prepare ironclad Founder Stock Purchase Agreements (SPA) that protect co-founders and satisfy institutional venture standards.
I structure founder equity to ensure long-term commitment and protect your cap table against premature departures.
What I Provide:
Tailored Founder Common Stock Purchase Agreements (SPA)
Standard 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff (or customized milestones)
Single and double-trigger change of control acceleration terms
Company repurchase rights for unvested shares upon termination
Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and market standoff/lock-up provisions
Protect your ventures most valuable asset: its equity.
Choose a package or reach out through messaging to finalize your founder equity structure.
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FAQ
What is standard 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff?
It means 0% of shares vest during the first 12 months. On the 1-year anniversary, 25% vest all at once; the remaining 75% vest incrementally every month over the following 36 months.
What is double-trigger vesting acceleration?
Double-trigger acceleration allows founder equity to fully or partially vest if two events occur: the startup is acquired (Change of Control) AND the founder is terminated without cause within a specified timeframe.
What happens if a co-founder leaves early?
Under a properly drafted SPA, the company retains the right to repurchase any unvested shares at the original purchase price (nominal par value), preserving equity for future contributors.
Is spousal consent necessary?
If a founder resides in a community property state (e.g., California, Texas, Washington), spousal consent is vital to prevent legal claims on startup shares during divorce proceedings.
How will I execute these agreements?
Deliverables are provided in both editable Word format and clean PDF, ready to be imported into electronic signature platforms (such as DocuSign or Carta).
