Hate to say it, but messy cap table = messy startup. Are we wrong though? 😬 Keeping your cap table clean and accurate right from the get-go can save you thousands. It's basic housekeeping! In the latest Startup Equity Matters with Jason Atkins, Chris Hoffmann, ECA 🚀🧢 of Equity Admin Co. reminds first-time founders to find a good cap table provider or an expert to ensure you are guided well in updating and maintaining your cap tables. Link to the full podcast episode is in the comments.
Cake
Technology, Information and Internet
Palm Beach, Queensland 10,830 followers
Intuitive equity platform for fast-growing startups
About us
We’re on a mission to simplify the way startups and scaleups grow their business. Manage equity, issue options globally, manage your capital raise and more!
- Website
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http://cakeequity.com/
External link for Cake
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Palm Beach, Queensland
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Raise Capital, Share Registry, Equity, Equity Management, Employee Share Scheme, Legals, Fundraising, Law Tech, Workflow Management, Options Registry, Convertible Notes, Registered Agent, Innovation, Founder, Venture Capital, and Global Option Plans
Locations
Employees at Cake
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Phillip Nyssen
Technology Strategy, Investment & Program Management to Grow wealth through Sustainable communities globally
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Kim H.
CEO at Cake - Helping 1 million entrepreneurs build a better future for all of us
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Mahesh Muralidhar
Startup Executive | Investor & Adviser | Championing Akl and NZ, always
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Rhiza Oyos
Growth & Content at Cake Equity
Updates
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There's no reason to be afraid. Lots of smart people are working on highly technical subjects every day, but still might not understand what an ESOP is or what it's for. And just maybe, they're so far down the road they're afraid to ask. For those people, or just for people who know everything but can't be bothered explaining concepts all the time, we make videos like these. WTF is ESOP? 🍰
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Don't miss a great opportunity to network with one of the most expansive startup communities in the world. See you in California!
Attention Gold Coast Founders 🇺🇸 Exciting news for those eyeing USA expansion! We've been working with the City of Gold Coast, to facilitate participation in San Francisco and Los Angeles Tech Weeks this October. The City team is offering financial support for travel and accommodation. 🌟 Expressions of interest are now open for Gold Coast founders. We, Cake, are running and sponsoring several events during the Tech Weeks and can help founders network and form partnerships for successful US market entry. Don't miss this opportunity !! #founders #startup Details here: https://lnkd.in/gRnaAfdW Ben Foster Jason Atkins Kim H. Pauline Fetaui Dren Xërxa Ariana Margetts Sharon Hunneybell Jason Fielding Ben Howe Andrew Antonopoulos
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Founders tend to be pretty great at DIY. It comes with the program. But a concern we often hear is: Will be tough to onboard my cap table with Cake? The short answer is: No. The slightly less short answer as Kim H. puts it, is below 🍰
The equity management platform for fast-growing startups
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Why should anyone care about equity, exactly? Of course WE going to tell you how important it is for motivation and attracting talent. It's kinda our thing 🍰 But don't just take it from us. We put the question to a group of leading startup founders at the Somethingfest afterparty, including 🌊 Vinko Grgić, Anthony Sochan, Maree Beare, Aaron Birkby, Matt Holme and Sarah Hill 🚀 Here's what they had to say.
The equity management platform for fast-growing startups
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What a night! The SomethingFest afterparty was an absolute blast! A huge shoutout to Think & Grow and Tractor Ventures for co-sponsoring with Cake and making the afterparty possible. The energy and the shared passion for innovation were incredible. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night one to remember. Until next time! 🎉 Jason Atkins Kim H. Callum Davidson Ben Harrison 🚜 🏳️🌈 Olivia Doherty Paul Mitchinson Jodie Imam Anthony Sochan Rohit Bhargava Jasmine Batra Hannah P. 💼🧚♂️ Vinisha Rathod Taryn Pieterse Pauline Fetaui Dickie Currer Audun Fiskerud Ben Howe #SomethingFest #StartupCommunity
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As a startup founder, do you disrupt or do you create? Adam Jacobs CEO and co-founder of Hatch and Callum Davidson Head of Partnerships of Cake will be sharing their hard-earned insights on this topic next week. Taryn Pieterse of Rampersand will be moderating this panel discussion! Don’t miss out on this one! Register now using the link in the comments below.
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On a startup journey in LA and looking to add a bit of juice? The Scaling & Funding Mastery Mini-Conference is coming to Santa Monica, co-hosted by ExpertDojo, The Plan Writers, Cake Equity and Forecastr. If you're a full-time founder or a venture investor, you can register for free at the link 🎟 https://lnkd.in/gC9pRwuq It's not just an event — it's a golden opportunity to gain unparalleled insights, tap into some powerful networks, and learn strategies that drive actual growth. Get a conversation going with experienced founders and get that golden insider knowledge. Whether you're looking to refine your pitch, scale your operations, or forecast your financial future, this event is has got something for you. You'll also meet the masterminds behind successful startups and discover what it takes to elevate your business to the next level. See you there on September 5th!
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WTF is an ESOP? We're pretty sure you've thought of this before, and if you still are, Jason Atkins is here to digest all the jargon surrounding ESOPs in this episode. Granting, vesting, exercising, and exits—all these were deeply explained and were given examples, especially for people who are still struggling to understand the value of their equity and how it could have an impact to their lives. Listen to the full episode to understand how ESOPs could help shape your financial future. Let’s get started! 🚀 Link to the full episode in the comments below.