The single most important document for co-founders — it prevents the disputes that kill startups. Generate a free draft, then get it professionally vetted.
A Founders’ Agreement sets the ground rules between co-founders, who owns how much, who does what, how decisions are made, and crucially, what happens if a founder leaves. It’s the document that prevents the equity and control disputes that derail so many early startups.
The most important element is vesting, typically over 4 years with a 1-year cliff, so a co-founder who exits early doesn’t walk away with a large chunk of equity for little contribution.
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Yes, a Founders’ Agreement prevents the most common startup-killer: disputes over equity, roles and what happens when a founder leaves. Handshake deals fall apart under pressure.
Vesting means founders earn their equity over time (commonly 4 years with a 1-year cliff). It protects the company if a co-founder leaves early — they don’t keep unearned equity.
It’s a template draft for reference. To be robust and enforceable for your situation, it should be reviewed and finalised by a qualified professional, which we can do.
As early as possible — ideally before or right after incorporation, while everyone is aligned and before real value (or disputes) build up.
Our team drafts the agreement and reviews the clauses that carry the risk.
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