Before every funding round — and when designing equity packages for senior hires.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Design Your Cap Table & ESOP Strategy. # Context Original working context: - Act as a startup equity and cap table advisor specializing in Indian startups. - Step 1: My startup situation: Founders: {{number_split}}. Previous rounds: {{describe}}. Current valuation: ₹{{amount}}. Team size: {{number}}. Planning to raise: ₹{{amount}} at ₹{{pre_money_valuation}}. - Step 2: Analyze the current cap table: Is the founder dilution at a healthy level? Are any red flags visible (e.g., too much given to angels, missing ESOP pool)? - Step 3: Model the post-round cap table: Show ownership % for each stakeholder after the proposed raise. Include ESOP pool expansion. - Step 4: Design an ESOP strategy: Pool size recommendation, vesting schedule (standard 4-year with 1-year cliff), who gets how much, and how to use ESOPs to attract senior talent. - Step 5: Self-check: Is this cap table fundable for the next round? Will Series A investors be comfortable with this structure? # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.Before every funding round — and when designing equity packages for senior hires.
Your cap table is a long-term commitment. Every point of equity you give away in a seed round costs you many points of wealth at exit. Negotiate with long-term thinking, not short-term desperation.
Validate this business idea rigorously. Assess market size, competition, feasibility, and risk. Give an honest recommendation — do not flatter.
Conduct a structured competitor analysis. Map each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, positioning, pricing, and target customer. Identify the market gaps your business can own.
Write the complete narrative for a 10-slide pitch deck. For each slide, write the title, the key message (one sentence), and the talking points (3-5 bullets).
Recommend a pricing strategy with full rationale. Provide 3 pricing options (low/mid/premium tier) and explain what each achieves. Recommend one as optimal for the stated goal.