Equity6 min read

How to split equity

50/50 sounds fair, but it's often the worst choice. Here's how to split equity fairly and what to do if someone leaves.

Most partnerships don't break up over the idea, they break up over equity. Not right away, but a year later, when one person is doing more and the other still owns the same share. That's why you should agree on the split at the start, while you're still on good terms.

Don't split by who had the idea

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