Free downloadable template
Create a shared evidence base for a difficult valuation conversation without pretending that one score determines ownership.
Built for founder commitment decisions
Founder teams preparing an equity discussion and seeking a transparent comparison of different contribution types.
The downloaded Word file includes the same sections below, so you can review the structure before saving it.
Agreed categories reduce bias by making founders evaluate the same kinds of contribution rather than defending only their own strengths.
A defined evidence window keeps old promises and one-off efforts from outweighing recent, relevant founder behavior.
Weights expose priorities so the team can debate what matters before seeing which founder benefits from the method.
Independent scoring followed by comparison reveals assumption gaps more clearly than negotiating a single number in real time.
The largest scoring gaps deserve attention because they often reveal different definitions of effort, impact, or risk.
Recording the conclusion and its limits prevents a discussion aid from being mistaken for a binding ownership decision.
This worksheet is a decision aid, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Its scores do not establish value or ownership; seek qualified advice before acting.
A template helps you structure the conversation. CofounderFit helps you test whether the partnership can survive the conversation before equity, vesting, and commitment are final.
Use it before negotiating an initial split or revisiting a provisional split when the team needs evidence instead of competing narratives.
All affected founders should score independently and compare reasoning; an impartial advisor can help when evidence or definitions remain disputed.
The weighting is a conversation device, not a market or legal valuation, and it cannot capture every ownership, tax, or company-structure factor.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or professional advice. Laws and enforceability vary by jurisdiction. Have any final agreement reviewed by a qualified professional before signing.