Capshare is a technology company.
Capshare has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Capshare.
Capshare has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
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 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]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2014 | $1.0M Seed | Album VC, Bam Ventures, Fifth Wall, Kickstart Fund, Pitbull Ventures, Chris Kelly, Diego Berdakin |
