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Capitalisation table

Another name for Cap Table (Capitalization Table).

What does capitalisation table mean?

Capitalisation table is another name for Cap Table (Capitalization Table). A detailed spreadsheet that tracks equity ownership, share classes, and dilution across all stakeholders of a company.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "capitalisation table" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Capitalization Table" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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