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Ask HN: Case studies of equity splits between cofounders

22 pointsby newyalmost 16 years ago
I've seen the "dividing the pie" calculator, but I'm more curious as to actual examples of equity splits between cofounders. Below's one link. Any more out htere?<p>http://www.startup-book.com/2008/10/30/equity-split-in-start-ups/<p>On a related note, has the initial equity split between Zuckerberg and his cofounders ever been revealed? I know that he had assembled a team of 5, just wondering what the other guys (all of whom I believe have since departed FB) ended up with.

4 comments

metachrisalmost 16 years ago
a really good idea i've read on HN was that:<p>If you are 3 cofounders, take 10% each and divide the other 70% according to each participants activity over the next 3 or 5 years.<p>The distribution system has to be defined before, but in general this sounds like a great way to split up and staying away from a lot of troubles and possible conflict points between the founders.
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siong1987almost 16 years ago
The best equity split is: everyone in your startup is happy. And, I don't think that there is any formula out there you can use.
davidualmost 16 years ago
It's my understanding that they are considered co-founders in title only, not in equity or role or responsibility.
zipstudioalmost 16 years ago
I prefer equal splits whenever possible. This allows discussions to be meritocratic and not power based.