Equity Roll-Up

Simplifying Cap Tables
Streamlining Investment Rounds

What is an Equity Roll-Up?

An Equity Roll-up pools multiple investors into a single entity, which then appears as just one entry on your cap table. This means that instead of having a dozen or more individual investors each represented separately, you have one line that encompasses all of them.

With the single legal structure, this vehicle then acts as one shareholder in your company. The investors’ capital is pooled within the Equity Roll-up, and each investor is allocated a portion of the vehicle proportional to their contribution.

The Shareholder Cap Dilemma

Many startups face regulatory limits on the number of shareholders they can have. Hitting this shareholder cap can lead to costly and time-consuming restructuring, which is what most startups want to avoid, especially in their growth phase.

Benefits of Equity Roll-Ups

For Founders

For Investors

Scalability and Simplicity

Clean and Compliant Cap Table

Cost Efficiency

Reusable for Future Rounds

Access to Deals with Smaller Cheques

Simplified Shareholding to Avoid
Administrative Burden

What to Consider When Setting Up
an Equity Roll-Up?

Legal Structure and Documentation

The legal structure of the Equity Roll-Up should be well-defined to
ensure that it meets both the needs of the investors and the startup.

Licensing and Compliance

While Equity Roll-Ups offer flexibility, ensure that they comply with all
 regulatory requirements.

There may be certain obligations for disclosure and licensing depending on
 the number of investors and the amount raised.

Governance and Voting Rights

An Equity Roll-Up needs a well-thought-out governance structure.
The investors in the Equity Roll-Up will appoint a representative who manages
the interests of the group within the startup.

Clarify how voting rights and decisions will be managed to ensure alignment
between the vehicle and the startup.

Ready to Raise Capital?

For founders eager to scale without the legal and administrative hassle of exceeding shareholder limits,  Equity Roll-Up offers an effective solution.

Accept smaller cheques, stay compliant, and streamline your growth, all while maintaining a clean cap table.