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Equity Planning

Structure equity that attracts talent and protects your vision.

Equity is one of the most powerful tools a startup has — and one of the easiest to mismanage. Raphael helps companies design and implement equity plans that work for the business today and hold up as you scale.

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What This Covers

  • Designing equity compensation plans and option pools
  • Drafting stock option agreements and restricted stock purchase agreements
  • Advising on vesting schedules, cliff provisions, and acceleration triggers
  • Equity grants to founders, employees, advisors, and contractors
  • Cap table review and management best practices

Why It Matters

  • Poorly structured equity creates disputes, tax problems, and complications at exit
  • Option pools affect dilution in future rounds — size and timing matter
  • Clear documentation protects both the company and its recipients

Who This Is For

  • Startups setting up equity plans for the first time
  • Growing companies onboarding employees and advisors with equity compensation
  • Founders reviewing or cleaning up existing equity structures before a fundraise or exit

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How We Work

Raphael works with clients as a Fractional GC, on a project basis, or as of counsel to in-house teams and law firms. Every engagement is structured around your actual needs — not a one-size-fits-all model.

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