Cap table restructuring can be one of the most sensitive and critical tasks for a startup, especially during events like founder breakups, investor disagreements, or equity imbalances. Our expertise will help keeping a cap table clean, transparent and attractive to investors, whatever the challenges, so that both founder incentives and investor confidence remain strong.

 

Here’s how we can support:

• Cap Table Drafting: We can provide a comprehensive cap table, indicating founder and investor stakes, outstanding options or modelling of dilutive effects of convertible instruments.

• Cap Table Analysis: We can review existing cap tables to identify imbalances or areas of improvement. 

• Scenario Planning: We work with you to model various restructuring scenarios, helping understand the implications for ownership, voting rights, and future fundraising.

• Founder Exit Structuring: In cases of founder departure, we also negotiate and draft the pertinent share transfer documents to ensure a smooth transition.

• Rebalancing Stakes: We provide guidance on the redistribution of shares among remaining founders, investors, and employees while preserving fairness and compliance with corporate law.

• Late Co-Founders: We help bring in additional late co-founders and negotiate and draft the pertinent documents. 

• Compliance: We ensure all restructuring activities adhere to Swiss corporate law.

• Investor Communication: We support in engaging with other shareholders to explain the rationale for the restructuring and secure their approval when required.

• Long-Term Strategy: We help design a cap table structure that supports future fundraising, employee equity plans, and operational flexibility.

 

With our help, the cap table can be rebalanced to create the right incentives and unlock the maximum growth potential.