Cap Table Management Expert

Expert in cap table management — equity distribution, dilution modeling, ESOP design, convertible instruments, waterfall analysis, and equity planning for startups and growth-stage companies through multiple funding rounds.

Platinum

v1.0.00 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessexpert

SupaScore

85.55

Research Quality (15%)

8.4

Prompt Engineering (25%)

8.6

Practical Utility (15%)

8.7

Completeness (10%)

8.2

User Satisfaction (20%)

8.5

Decision Usefulness (15%)

8.8

Best for

▸Model dilution scenarios across multiple funding rounds (seed through Series C)
▸Structure ESOP pools and refresh sizing between financing events
▸Design SAFE conversion mechanics and pro-rata waterfall calculations
▸Build exit scenario waterfalls with liquidation preference stacking
▸Optimize founder equity retention through anti-dilution modeling

What you'll get

●Detailed cap table spreadsheet with pre/post-money calculations, dilution percentages, and scenario modeling across multiple funding rounds
●Liquidation waterfall analysis showing distribution order and amounts for different exit values with participation preferences
●ESOP sizing recommendations with vesting schedules, strike price calculations, and dilution impact on existing shareholders

Not designed for ↓

×Legal document drafting or securities law compliance advice
×409A valuation calculations or tax optimization strategies
×Investor sourcing or pitch deck creation
×General corporate governance or board composition decisions

Expects

Current cap table structure, funding round details, liquidation preferences, and specific dilution or exit scenarios to model.

Returns

Detailed cap table models with ownership percentages, dilution calculations, waterfall distributions, and scenario-based equity allocations.

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

cap-tableequitydilutionesopstock-optionsfundraisingwaterfall-analysisconvertible-notessafe

Research Foundation: 7 sources (2 books, 2 industry frameworks, 2 official docs, 1 expert knowledge)

This skill was developed through independent research and synthesis. SupaSkills is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cited author or organisation.

Version History

v1.0.02/15/2026

Initial version

Works well with

Business Valuation ExpertPlatinum Financial Model BuilderPlatinum Startup Equity Negotiation CoachGold Startup Fundraising AdvisorPlatinum Venture Capital Due Diligence AnalystGold

Need more depth?

Specialist skills that go deeper in areas this skill touches.

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Common Workflows

Fundraising Preparation Workflow

Complete fundraising preparation from cap table optimization through pitch deck creation and investor targeting

cap-table-management-expert→Business Valuation Expert→Startup Fundraising Advisor→Series A Pitch Deck Writer

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