Back to glossaryStartup & VentureEquity Thesis
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
An equity thesis is a working explanation of why a proposed ownership arrangement fits a venture’s contributions, risks and commitments. Its assumptions need discussion and appropriate advice; the document itself does not establish ownership rights.
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When to use equity thesis
Use this explanation when participants need to understand the reasoning behind an ownership proposal.
A practical example of equity thesis
For example, founders explain how expected ongoing work differs from an initial contribution, then identify which assumptions their proposal relies on.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Make contribution and commitment assumptions explicit.
- Check the proposal against the actual agreements.
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