Novam Legal crafts tailored Co-founder Agreements, managing drafting, execution and compliance to provide a robust legal foundation for your startup’s growth, from incorporation to scaling.
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— Clear mapping of co-founder roles and voting rights ensures operational efficiency.
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How We Work
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Startup Assessment
We review your business model, cap table and co-founder dynamics to align the agreement.
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Terms Structuring
We design roles, equity splits, vesting, IP assignment and dispute resolution terms.
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Drafting a Tailored Co-founder Agreement
We draft a customized agreement covering all essential terms like vesting schedules, founder exits, decision-making protocols and dispute resolution — no generic templates, only precise legal drafting.
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Agreement Drafting
We craft a tailored, Stamp Act-compliant agreement with precise legal clauses.
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Founder Review
We refine the draft based on feedback, ensuring all co-founders are aligned.
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Execution and Support (optional)
We offer optional management of signing, stamp duty, and amendment guidance for future needs, available for an additional fee.
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Information Required
PAN, Aadhaar or passport for all co-founders to verify identity.
Pitch deck or document outlining the startup’s mission and objectives.
Proposed ownership percentages and vesting terms for co-founders.
MoA/AoA and Incorporation certificate, per Companies Act, 2013.
List of trademarks, patents or other IP to be assigned to the company.
Defined roles and voting thresholds streamline decisions and accountability.
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Equity Protection
Vesting and clawback clauses ensure fair ownership, per Companies Act, 2013.
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IP Security
Assignment clauses protect trademarks, patents and trade secrets for startup value.
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Dispute Resolution
Arbitration under Arbitration Act, 1996, minimizes conflicts and legal risks.
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Investor Appeal
Compliant agreements signal governance, attracting investors and funding.
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What You Receive
descriptionCustomized Co-founder Agreement — A fully drafted, tailored agreement covering roles, responsibilities, equity splits, vesting schedules, IP ownership, founder exits, dispute resolution and more, crafted specifically for your startup’s needs.
timelineEquity and Vesting Schedule — A clear breakdown of equity allocation and any vesting timelines agreed between co-founders, to ensure structured ownership growth.
edit_noteSigning & Execution Support — Complete assistance in organizing virtual or in-person signing, witness validation and final execution to ensure legal compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Co-founder Agreement is a legal document outlining roles, equity ownership, IP protection and dispute resolution for startup co-founders, per Indian Contract Act, 1872.
It clarifies roles, secures equity, protects IP and ensures Companies Act compliance, reducing conflicts and boosting investor confidence.
Roles, equity splits, vesting schedules, IP assignment, decision-making protocols and arbitration clauses for dispute resolution.
Yes, when stamped per Stamp Act, 1899 and executed, it’s enforceable under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Yes, stamp duty under Stamp Act, 1899, varies by state to ensure legal enforceability of the agreement.
IP assignment clauses transfer trademarks, patents and trade secrets to the company, safeguarding startup assets.
Equity splits are based on contributions, roles and vesting terms, ensuring fairness and Companies Act compliance.
Yes, via mutual consent and a supplementary agreement, stamped per Stamp Act, 1899, to reflect changes.
Vesting and exit clauses outline equity clawbacks or transfers, ensuring fair handling per agreed terms.
Novam Legal crafts customized agreements with Companies Act-compliant equity and IP clauses, tailored to your startup’s needs.