Checkmate Equity

Equity admin that scales: onboarding, cap table audits, and ongoing cap table management leveraging platforms like Carta. Handled end-to-end by our expert team.

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Need help managing your Carta cap table? Checkmate Equity experts handle your ongoing Equity Administration and Cap Table Audit needs -- fast and accurately.

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�� The Series A bottleneck is real. Only 15.5% of Seed startups from Q1 2023 made it to Series A after 8 quarters.

Founders, it’s never been harder to graduate from Seed, but you're not alone. Let our equity experts ensure your cap table is always investment-ready for when the time comes.

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Did you know that at Checkmate Equity we offer flat rate pricing based upon stakeholder count? No hourly surprises. No hassle. Contact us today for a no-obligation quote.

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Software tracks equity data. Equity Administrator's ensures it’s accurate. Both are vital for a clean cap table.

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Eye-opening data from @PeterJ_Walker on founder ownership—median drops to 36.1% post-Series A! If you’re a founder, as you scale in 2025, how are you balancing dilution with growth?

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How much do VC-backed founders ACTUALLY OWN of their companies over time?

Might be less than you expect.

The median ownership for the founding team after a Series A sits at 36.1%, according to our study of over 14,000 US startups.

The full report has much more data broken out by stage, industry, and incorporation year. Link in the following tweet.

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Fundraising season? Clean cap tables win investor trust. Update records, verify shares, ensure compliance—every detail counts.

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Accurate cap tables require regular updates and audits. Errors compound silently—don’t let them catch you off guard.

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M&A spiked in 2024, especially in Q3 and Q4. A clean cap table speeds up due diligence—don’t get caught unprepared.

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Cap tables get messy fast. An Equity Administrator ensures accuracy, compliance, and smooth transactions—so you can focus on growth.

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Did you know that all Equity Administrators at Checkmate Equity are @cartainc Certified Experts? By pairing great software with our expertise, we ensure your cap table is always investor ready.

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We’re in the midst of Form 3921 season! Keep these key deadlines on your radar:
• Jan 31 — Provide Copy B to employees who exercised ISOs last year
• Feb 28 — File Copy A with the IRS if submitting on paper
• Mar 31 — File Copy A with the IRS if filing electronically

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From issuing new grants to ensuring compliance, we’re here to ensure your equity programs follow best practices—no surprises, no headaches.

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Fascinating trend... Series Seed and Series A funding dipped in 2024, with fewer rounds and less capital raised compared to 2023. Meanwhile, Series B and beyond told a different story—each stage saw an uptick in both deals and total dollars raised.

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In today’s unpredictable fundraising climate, credibility is key. Leverage our equity experts to ensure your cap table is investor-ready.

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Running a startup is complex—managing your cap table shouldn’t be. At Checkmate Equity, we specialize in simplifying equity administration so you can focus on what matters: growing your business.