The Startup Cap Table Mistake Founders Make Too Late

In episode 50 of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna dig into one of the most preventable disasters in early-stage startups: cap table mistakes. They break down the real cost of giving away too much too early, using the cautionary tale of a fintech founder who lost control at the Series B. They discuss how to allocate equity for the first three hires, why 10% for a single advisor might be worse than 20% for a strategic investor, and how to use dilution modeling to keep your ownership above 40% through multiple rounds. No theory, just practical math for founders building toward a Series A. If you're raising a seed round in 2026, this episode might save you from a painful down round. #CapTable #StartupFunding #EquityDilution #FounderEquity #SeriesA #SeedRound #StartupMistakes #VentureCapital #FounderAdvice #StartupMath #DilutionModeling #Fintech #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StartupStrategy #EquityAllocation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo