Free cap table template for early-stage founders

Track ownership, model dilution, and manage your ESOP in one clean template built for founders worldwide.

What's inside

Template tab. Empty cap table ready to fill. Just enter data in the yellow cells.
Example tab. Fully completed sample startup to use as a reference.
Round-by-round tables. Pre-money, seed, and Series A with full shareholder breakdown.
Notes box per round. Valuation, investment, post-money, and share price per round.
Convertible note support. Cap, discount, and conversion price before each priced round.
Key terms glossary. 15 definitions covering every concept in the template.

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How to fill it in

From blank template to investor-ready cap table.

1
Add founders and ESOP pool
Enter each founder's shares. Add an ESOP row with zero investment.
2
Log each funding round
Set the pre-money, add each investor. Share price and dilution calculate.
3
Handle convertible notes
Before a priced round, add the cap and discount. Conversion is worked out.
4
Verify your totals
Ownership sums to 100% and investment matches the round, at every stage.
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Frequently asked questions.

Does it work for companies outside India?

Yes. The template is built for founders worldwide. Share classes (common shares, preference shares, stock options), currency, and valuation fields are all generic and work for any jurisdiction. There are no India-specific formatting rules or regulatory references baked in.

How is this different from EquityList the product?

This template is a good introduction to cap tables for companies who are just starting out with a small number of stakeholders and no complex instruments. EquityList is a full cap table management platform. It handles legally compliant records, investor portals, 409A valuations, and automated filings. When you're ready to manage equity like a pro, EquityList is built for exactly that.

Can I share it with my CA or lawyer?

Yes, the file is yours. Share it, duplicate it, modify it, hand it to your CA, legal team, or any investor. There are no restrictions.

Free cap table template for early-stage founders

What's inside

Get the free template

How to fill it in

Add founders and ESOP pool

Log each funding round

Handle convertible notes

Verify your totals

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Frequently asked questions.