A Cap Table shows who owns what in your startup. It’s your startup's equity map. Without it, equity can become complicated quickly. Without a clear cap table, you risk chaos when raising money or adding co-founders. Yet, many founders overlook this early on. Big mistake. Let’s simplify it together. By the end of this guide, you’ll know what a cap table is, how to create one, and why it matters. Let’s decode the cap table, step by step.