"How much equity should I give my CTO?" This is the single most common question founders ask us at A S Banka Advisors Private Limited. After structuring ESOP plans for 50+ Indian startups, we compiled…
Your cap table is the single most important financial document in your startup. It determines who owns what, how much you dilute at each round, and whether your company passes due diligence when you actually…
Before your next investor meeting, run through this checklist. Most founders discover issues they didn't know existed. After reviewing 40+ cap tables, I've compiled the key hygiene checks that investors and their lawyers look for…
You want to retain your best people. You've heard about ESOPs. Maybe someone mentioned Phantom Stock. Your CA says "just do ESOPs" because that's what everyone does. Here's the problem: "what everyone does" is exactly…
Singapore vs. Dubai vs. USA: Stop choosing based on "Low Tax." Choose based on "End Game." Founders ask me daily: "Where should I incorporate?" They usually want the place with the lowest tax. That is…
The Cap Table "Red Flag" Check I’ve seen Term Sheets get pulled at the last minute, not because the product was bad, but because the Cap Table was "uninvestable." Founders obsess over their Pitch Deck…
Due Diligence Data Room for Startup. How to Prepare for Investor Due Diligence? Create your data room TODAY. Before you even start pitching. Organize it into 8 folders: - Corporate structure & governance - Financial…
Founder or CEO? Just helped a founder transition out of the CEO role to appoint an internal leader. The tricky part wasn't the handover, it was the incentives. How do you ensure the new CEO…
The $50,000 Investment that almost triggered a FEMA Violation. Most founders don't realize this, but if you miss an RBI Form FC filing for your ODI, the penalty isn't a slap on the wrist. It's…
? Merging companies without the NCLT headache? Yes, it’s possible. ? The MCA Fast Track Merger Scheme (Section 233, Companies Act 2013) is designed to simplify mergers for:✅ Two or more small companies✅ A holding…
