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Cap table, ownership & dilution · Core

Capitalisation table

Also called: capitalization table, cap table

ELI5

A table showing who owns what in the company.

Used in conversation

“Update the capitalisation table before sharing the deck.”

Definition

A record of a company's securities, holders, ownership and potential dilution.

Here “Capitalisation table” means: A record of a company's securities, holders, ownership and potential dilution.

Pitch context

You will see “Capitalisation table” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches cap table, ownership & dilution.

Why it matters: In cap table, ownership & dilution, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Cap tableThe search label “Cap table” can route to both entries.
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