Construct Core Valuation and Cap Table Artefact
Build the definitive, production-ready cap table model and valuation commentary artefact for inclusion in the venture data room. Formally document agreed pre-money valuation ranges, proposed round structures, option pool sizing, and pro-forma ownership tables.
Completing this core artefact gives the venture a decision-ready asset to drive negotiations with prospective angels and VCs. It translates complex dilution mechanics into transparent, defensive figures that stand up to institutional scrutiny.
Deliver a fully functioning financial model and accompanying executive memorandum detailing cap table architecture, valuation methodology, and round mechanics. Include clear sensitivity tables reflecting various pre-money valuations and target raise thresholds.
Five questions an expert would ask when reviewing your output
Use these to challenge assumptions, pressure-test your logic, and check the quality of this action's output in the context of the parent task and wider venture development.
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How defensible is your chosen valuation methodology when stress-tested against recent comparable UK market transactions?
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Why is this exact option pool percentage optimal for your 18-month key hire plan?
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How does the proposed cap table structure handle a partial round close or a tranche-based capital injection?
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What specific trade-offs were made between founder retention and investor yield in this final scenario?
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How easily can a prospective institutional investor audit the underlying formulas and logic in this cap table artefact?