Equity Agreement Startup Template

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Between:
[Name of the Founder 1]
[Founder 1’s ID]
[Founder 1’s Address]
[Founder 1’s Phone]
[Founder 1’s Email]
And:
[Name of the Founder 2]
[Founder 2’s ID]
[Founder 2’s Address]
Introduction:
This Equity Agreement outlines the terms of equity ownership between the founders of [Startup Name], effective as of [Effective Date].
Clause 1: Equity Distribution
The initial equity distribution is as follows: [Name of Founder 1] will receive [Percentage]% and [Name of Founder 2] will receive [Percentage]%. These distributions represent their contributions to the startup.
Clause 2: Vesting Schedule
Equity will vest over a period of [Number] years, starting from [Vesting Start Date], with a cliff period of [Number] months.
Clause 3: Buyback Rights
In the event a founder chooses to leave the company, the remaining founders have the right to buy back their equity at a price determined by [Specify methodology].
Clause 4: Decision-Making Process
Decisions affecting the company shall be made by a majority vote of the founders, with each founder’s voting power reflecting their equity ownership.
Clause 5: Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
All parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information and business strategies.
Clause 6: Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction].
Signed in [City], [Date].
Sincerely,
[Signature of Founder 1]
[Name of Founder 1]
[Signature of Founder 2]
[Name of Founder 2]
Equity Agreement Startup Template (2)
Between:
[Name of the Founder 1]
[Founder 1’s ID]
[Founder 1’s Address]
[Founder 1’s Phone]
[Founder 1’s Email]
And:
[Name of the Founder 2]
[Founder 2’s ID]
[Founder 2’s Address]
Introduction:
This document serves to formalize the agreement between the founders and outlines the equity ownership for [Startup Name], effective as of [Effective Date].
Clause 1: Ownership Structure
The equity shares are distributed as follows: [Name of Founder 1] – [Percentage]%, [Name of Founder 2] – [Percentage]%. Each founder’s rights and responsibilities are outlined herein.
Clause 2: Vesting Terms
The vesting period will last [Number] years, beginning on [Vesting Start Date], inclusive of a [Number]-month cliff.
Clause 3: Right of First Refusal
If a founder wishes to sell their equity, the other founders have the right of first refusal before the sale can occur.
Clause 4: Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved through [Specify method, e.g., mediation, arbitration] in [Location].
Clause 5: Termination of the Agreement
This agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of all founders or if the startup is dissolved.
Clause 6: Governing Law
The agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of [Jurisdiction].
Signed in [City], [Date].
Sincerely,
[Signature of Founder 1]
[Name of Founder 1]
[Signature of Founder 2]
[Name of Founder 2]

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Equity Agreement Startup Template

1. Company Information


2. Shareholder Information


3. Equity Distribution


4. Vesting Schedule

5. Purchase Price

6. Rights and Obligations

7. Confidentiality Agreement

8. Termination of Agreement

9. Governing Law

10. Signatures and Acceptance

11. Declaration and Signatures



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