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Founder Shares
Definition
The shares originally issued to the founders of a company when it is set up.
Why it matters
Founder shares represent your ownership and your reward for building the business, so understanding their terms is vital.
Example
Two co-founders split the founder shares 60 to 40 based on their roles.
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