What are Cap Tables?

  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    2-3 hours
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Course overview
This essential playlist demystifies Cap Tables—the beating heart of startup ownership and investment. Through eight strategic videos, viewers learn how these crucial spreadsheets can make or break a company's success, from WeWork's cautionary tale to practical guidance on equity structures and funding rounds. Whether you're a founder navigating investor relationships or an investor spotting red flags, this series transforms complex cap table concepts into actionable insights for the startup ecosystem.

Available as part of our Premium Plus subscription tiers.

What's included?

  • 9 videos
  • Master the cap table: your roadmap to smarter startup ownership and investment decisions.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who should watch this playlist? 

This playlist is essential for anyone with a stake in startup ownership and financing. From first-time founders structuring their company's equity to seasoned investors evaluating opportunities, the series offers crucial insights into how cap tables shape startup success. Employees weighing equity packages and startup advisors will also gain valuable understanding of ownership dynamics through real-world examples and cautionary tales.

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We are the only training house that is able to bring top-ranked analyst experience into your classroom. We buck the trend. Most training businesses recruit junior ex-bankers to become their trainer. Our instructors cut their teeth teaching and then gain senior experience with investment banks.

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Geoff Robinson
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Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 8x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 9x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. He brings this passion to TheInvestmentAnalyst.com. 
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