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Capshare has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Capshare.
Capshare has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Capshare is a provider of web-based capitalization table and equity management software that enables private companies and investors to issue stock, perform fund valuations, and manage equity positions without relying on manual paperwork or spreadsheets. Operating on a software-as-a-service subscription model, the platform features an in-house valuation team and scaled to serve approximately 10,000 early-stage startups before achieving profitability in May 2017. The company raised $3.27 million in total funding prior to being acquired by Solium in October 2017, a transaction driven by Solium Chief Executive Officer Marcos Lopez to expand early-stage equity management capabilities. Following the acquisition, Capshare continued to operate independently while the combined entity supported equity administration for prominent technology companies including Uber, SpaceX, and Stripe. Led by Chief Executive Officer Jeron Paul, the Capshare platform was originally founded in 2011.
Key people at Capshare.
Capshare has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Capshare's investors include Album VC, Bam Ventures, Fifth Wall, Kickstart Fund, Pitbull Ventures, Chris Kelly, Diego Berdakin.
Capshare has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in October 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2014 | $1M Seed | — | Album VC, BAM Ventures, Fifth Wall, Kickstart Fund, Pitbull Ventures, Chris Kelly, Diego Berdakin | Announced |
Capshare is a cloud-based cap table and equity management platform designed for startups, investors, and their advisors.[1][2] It automates option grants, performs complex exit analysis, and manages equity positions without spreadsheets, while offering in-house valuation services to support fund valuations and investment decisions.[1][2] Private companies use it to issue stock and handle all equity needs, serving the financial technology sector amid growing demand for streamlined private market tools; the company raised $3.27M before being acquired.[2]
Capshare was founded in 2011 in Utah, United States, as a web application to help businesses manage stock and assets on a single platform.[1][3] Drawing from the founders' experience with hundreds of venture-backed companies, it emerged to address pain points in equity tracking and paperwork-heavy processes.[1] Early development focused on automation for cap tables and valuations, gaining traction as a tool for private companies and investors before its acquisition.[2][3]
Capshare rides the wave of digital transformation in private capital markets, where startups and VCs increasingly demand real-time equity visibility amid rising fundraising complexity.[2] Its timing aligns with the post-2010 boom in venture-backed firms needing scalable tools beyond manual processes, fueled by market forces like remote work and regulatory scrutiny on valuations.[1][2] By simplifying equity for hundreds of companies, it influences the ecosystem by enabling faster decisions, reducing admin burdens, and supporting competitors like Carta in normalizing cap table software.[2]
Post-acquisition, Capshare's platform likely integrates into a larger ecosystem, amplifying its reach for equity management in maturing private markets.[2] Trends like AI-driven valuations and tokenized assets will shape its evolution, potentially expanding to crypto equity tracking as seen in peers like Pulley.[2] Its influence may grow through enhanced investor networks, solidifying a foundational role in startup financing—echoing its origins in solving real-world cap table chaos for venture success.[1]
