Founders have their economic interest and control through the number of shares they have in the company. The more equity you have, better control and more profits as well as financial value you will have.

Therefore the best way is to protect your equity and negotiate in an effective and efficient way to retain a larger part of it. Investors will look for more equity and founders will look for more money. This is where negotiation comes into picture.

I am a startup lawyer and fundraising consulting. I have been running my own startups since long. I can help you and answer all your questions.

I encourage you to please setup a call and let's discuss further.

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Shishir