Learn how to tighten a cap table with TC All Stage 2025

Funding is already difficult – don’t make your messy cap tables difficult.

in TechCrunchAll Stages Above July 15thfounders will have them take a look behind the scenes what they really need to do to keep going well during roundtable sessions. “Preparing for Rise: It helps to quickly close down cap table best practices.” Hosted on Basic stagethis conversation brings together the voices of veteran law, finances, and founders, sharing what works, what slows things down, and what actually needs to close quickly.

From legal preparations to stock clarity and investor expectations, this is a session built for founders ready to grow and do it right.

Meet experts who nurture, advise and invest

The conversation brings together three experts who have seen startup fundraising from all angles: legal, investors and founders.

Lynn ZagamiVice President of Customer Success Fidelity Private Stockcountless startups have cleaned up stock management and helped them prepare for successful pay raises. Over the years of corporate law background and startup-centric advisory work, she knows exactly what founders need to get investor response.

Darrell Westco-founders and CFOs deposeLinkwithdrawn from more than 40 years of accounting, finance and private equity. From Goldman Sachs to audits at Coopers & Rybrand to investing across sub-Saharan Africa, West brings rich global experience in capital strategy and compliance.

John AndrewsCEO of cimulate And the former vice president of Nike’s product innovation brings the founder’s perspective. He expanded the company through acquisitions, led the product at Oracle, and helped the Commerce brand build smarter with AI. He knows the operational reality of raising money.

Expect real-world insights:

• For investors it looks like a beautiful cap table.
• Documents and metrics that retain diligence.
• Avoid legal costs and negotiation delays.
• A way for founders to prepare early and go ahead of the process.

Leave with a clearer understanding of what is necessary to raise efficiently and how to make sure your startup is ready when the right opportunity arises.

Ticket sales rate for a limited time! Investors save $425. The founder saves $320. Join founders and VCs at all startup stages TechCrunchAll StagesIt will be held at the Sova Power Station in Boston. Sign up now And pocket real savings.