When you form a company, you are solving the first big problem: getting incorporated correctly, on time, and in the right state. The next challenge comes soon after: how to track ownership, issue shares, and stay compliant as you grow, raise capital, and bring in employees. That is where Eqvista’s free cap table management with 409A valuations becomes a powerful extension of the foundation you set up with IncParadise. When you get the 409A valuation your company needs, you also get access to the best cap table solution on the market. There’s no trade-off between cost and quality, no compromise between affordability and features.

Why a serious cap table software matters

Many founders think incorporation paperwork and a simple spreadsheet are enough in the early days. But as soon as you add co‑founders, early investors, or a stock option plan, the cap table starts to drive real decisions, who owns what, how much dilution a new round causes, and what each grant is worth.

Research shows that startups maintaining current cap tables and 409A valuations achieve significantly higher funding success rates. Well-prepared companies project competence that translates directly into better terms.

Eqvista’s cap table platform is built to support that journey from Seed to pre‑IPO, so you are not forced to migrate systems when things get complex.

The Game-Changing Offer

Eqvista has become one of the leading cap table platforms. It offers years of experience and is used by more than 23,000 companies to manage equity and valuations. Across those companies, Eqvista supports well over $270B in modeled and managed assets. It demonstrates the platform’s ability to handle everything from small seed‑stage entities to complex, late‑stage structures.

When your cap table is sitting on top of a platform trusted by thousands of companies worldwide, you are not relying on a fragile spreadsheet or a niche tool that may not keep pace with your growth. You are plugging into infrastructure that can handle multiple share classes, option pools, SAFEs, convertible notes, and investor reporting as your company evolves.

Free premium cap table when you order a 409A

When you get a 409A valuation through Eqvista, you instantly access their entire premium cap table platform at no additional cost. This is where Eqvista’s approach fundamentally changes the equation.

While competitors are charging tens of thousands of dollars annually for similar tools, Eqvista bundles everything together. You’re not getting a stripped-down version or a basic starter package. You’re getting the same enterprise-grade platform that has established Eqvista as the best cap table solution on the market.

Founders using this approach report savings of up to 70% compared with traditional cap table management solutions. For a seed-stage company, that’s the difference between hiring another engineer or burning through the runway on administrative software.

What does it actually mean?

The Eqvista model is simple: when you get a 409A valuation with Eqvista, you automatically gain access to its premium cap table management platform at no additional charge. That means one subscription covers two essential needs: valuation and equity management. You are not forced to pay twice or manually move data between systems.

For a founder who has just incorporated through IncParadise and is now planning an option plan or seed round, this matters in three ways.

• You get an audit‑defensible 409A valuation that is trusted by investors and major audit firms.
• Your cap table updates in real time as soon as the valuation is complete, keeping option pricing and ownership aligned.
• You avoid differences across legal documents, spreadsheets, and investor decks because the same platform serves as the source of truth.

In practice, this turns the 409A from a one‑off compliance document into a live input that feeds your grants, board approvals, and financing scenarios.

Built for growth, not just the first year

When you’re choosing an equity management platform, you’re not only selecting software. You’re choosing one partner who will grow with your company through every funding round, every hiring phase, and potentially all the way to an exit.

This is where Eqvista’s scale becomes important. This is a platform trusted by companies carrying over $270 billion in client assets. Every month, Eqvista’s team values approximately $5 billion in client assets. These aren’t just impressive numbers; they represent thousands of real companies that have entrusted their most sensitive financial data to this platform.

What does that scale mean for you as a founder? It means the platform has seen virtually every equity scenario imaginable. Complex cap table structures? They’ve handled them. Multiple funding rounds with different share classes? Built for it. Secondary transactions and employee option exercises? All standard workflows.

The platform has been battle-tested across industries, funding stages, and company sizes. Whether you’re a pre-revenue startup issuing your first employee options or a Series C company preparing for an IPO, you’re using the same strong infrastructure that has supported thousands of companies before you.

Making the Switch: Easier Than You Think

If you’re currently managing equity on another platform or struggling with spreadsheets, the prospect of switching might seem daunting. But Eqvista has refined its migration process to make it as seamless as possible.

They offer free cap table migration for premium users, handling the transfer of your entire capitalization table and historical data. Their team has done this thousands of times, so they know how to navigate the complexities of different cap table formats and ensure nothing gets lost in translation.

For founders currently locked into annual contracts with other providers, Eqvista will even waive subscription fees for the remainder of your existing contract period. It’s a clear signal of confidence in their platform; they’re willing to wait to earn your business because they know once you experience the difference, you’ll stay.

Beyond Software: Audit-Ready Valuations

The 409A valuation that unlocks all these premium features isn’t just a checkbox exercise. Eqvista’s valuations are performed by NACVA-certified analysts using industry-recognized methodologies, including waterfall analysis and equity allocation for complex capital structures.

Every valuation is fully audit-ready and defensible, giving you the confidence that your equity data withstands scrutiny. When investors ask questions during due diligence, when auditors need documentation, or when the IRS comes knocking, you’re covered.

This is crucial because a proper 409A valuation isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting your employees. Setting the right fair market value protects both your company and employees from unexpected tax bills. You gave stock options to reward your team, not to leave them facing IRS penalties.

How does this help Nevada‑focused founders?

If you are incorporated in Nevada through IncParadise, you already benefit from streamlined filings, annual list reminders, and registered agent services, which keep your entity in good standing. Once that entity exists, Eqvista turns it into a living equity record: issuing shares, tracking vesting, preparing investor‑ready reports, and supporting valuations tied directly to your real cap table. This gives you a serious legal foundation plus a leading cap table and valuation platform that can follow you from the first shares issued to complex pre‑IPO structures. 

This is especially useful if you:

• Plan to issue stock options to attract talent.
• Expect to raise funding from outside investors.
• Need clean records to respond quickly to due diligence or audits.

With  Eqvista’s platform, you are not just incorporating a company; you are building a structure that investors, employees, and future buyers can trust. experimenting on your own cap table. You are using the same infrastructure that powers thousands of other serious startups and private companies worldwide.

Ready to take the next step?

The founders who get equity management right from the start aren’t just saving money on software costs. They’re building a foundation of clean data, proper documentation, and audit-ready records that compound in value over time.

• Start your corporation or LLC today at IncParadise and secure your Nevada or other state registration with experienced support.​
• Once incorporated, connect your new entity to Eqvista to manage your cap table and get a 409A valuation that includes access to a world‑class equity management platform at no extra cost.

The combination of a proper corporate structure through IncParadise and professional equity management through Eqvista provides you with the complete foundation to scale with confidence.