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Co-Founder Agreement

A Co-founder Agreement protects all founders' interests by defining key terms like ownership and responsibilities, ensuring a clear path forward. 

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Company Formation

Lay the groundwork for a successful startup with a watertight Co-founder Agreement. Define roles, responsibilities, equity ownership, and exit strategies, ensuring transparent collaboration and minimising future conflict. Protect your entrepreneurial vision and build a rock-solid partnership from the very beginning.

Capital Contributions

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Dispute Resolution

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Ownership and Equity

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Intellectual Property

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Termination

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Roles and Responsibilities

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Confidentiality and Non-compete

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Amendment and Governing Law

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Contents of Co Founder Agreement 

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Contents of a Co-Founder Agreement

  • Company Formation

    Details on the formation of the company, including the company's name, location, and purpose.​​

  • Ownership and Equity

    Information on the ownership structure of the company, including the allocation of equity among the co-founders and any vesting schedule.​​

  • Roles and Responsibilities

    A clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of each co-founder, including management responsibilities and decision-making authority.​

  • Capital Contributions

    Details on the contributions each co-founder will make to the company, including any financing commitments.​

  • Intellectual Property

    Provisions on how the company will handle any intellectual property created by the co-founders, including ownership and licensing arrangements.​

  • Confidentiality and Non-compete

    A commitment by the co-founders to keep confidential information about the company confidential and to not compete with the company for a specified period of time after the agreement ends.​

  • Dispute Resolution

    Provisions for resolving disputes among the co-founders, including mediation or arbitration.​

  • Termination

    Provisions for terminating the agreement in the event that a co-founder resigns, is terminated, or breaches the terms of the agreement.​

  • Amendment and Governing Law

    Details on how the agreement can be amended and the governing law that will apply in the event of a dispute.

Benefits of A Co-Founder Agreement

  • Designating the Roles and Responsibilities of co-founder.  

          Defines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of each co-founder

  • Define ownership

          Establishes ownership and control over the company and its assets

  • Decision Making

          Sets clear guidelines for decision-making processes and dispute resolution

  • Interests

          Protects the interests of all co-founders and minimizes the risk of future conflicts

  • Rights and obligations

          Provides a clear understanding of each co-founder's rights and obligations

  • Fund Raising

          Helps secure funding and attract investors by demonstrating a clear and professional structure

  • Helps in the Growth

          Supports the growth and success of the company by establishing a strong foundation and vision.

  • Provision for Compensation

          In the agreement proper proportion of compensation to be made is mentioned.

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