Founder Protection
Startup Legal Documentation
Protect your equity, your co-founder relationships and your cap table with the right legal documentation from the start.
Protect your equity, your co-founder relationships and your cap table with the right legal documentation from the start.
Most founder disputes and cap-table messes trace back to a document that was never written, or was written using a free template that didn't account for the specific arrangement between co-founders or investors. Getting the founders agreement, SHA and term sheet right at the point of signing is far cheaper than untangling them later — in legal fees, in equity, and in the relationship itself.
Coordinated with qualified legal counsel and built around how your specific cap table and founder arrangement actually work.
Roles, equity split, vesting and exit terms locked in between co-founders from day one — written for the disagreement you hope never happens, not the honeymoon phase.
Governance rights, exit clauses, anti-dilution protection and investor rights drafted so no single clause quietly costs you control later.
A line-by-line review of your Simple Agreement for Future Equity before you sign — caps and discounts that look generous on a bridge round can compound badly at the next one.
Structuring and documentation for convertible debt that models out exactly how it converts, so there are no surprises at your next priced round.
Confidentiality agreements and employment contracts that actually protect your IP and non-compete position — not boilerplate downloaded off the internet.
Independent review and negotiation support on investor term sheets, flagging the control and liquidation-preference clauses founders miss under deal pressure.
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Founders Agreement | Co-founder alignment |
| Shareholders Agreement (SHA) | Investor rounds |
| SAFE Agreement Review | Early-stage fundraising |
| Convertible Note Advisory | Bridge funding |
| NDA & Employment Agreements | Team & confidentiality |
| Investment Term Sheet Review | Deal negotiation |
Legal documentation is prepared/coordinated in partnership with qualified legal counsel; Matriye Capital's role is advisory coordination, not the practice of law.
Pricing, process, FAQs and how to get started — a dedicated guide for every service below.
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