Private Companies & Startups

Overview

Why VoteSecured for Private Companies?

Private companies and startups need flexible, secure voting solutions for board elections, financing approvals, option pool expansions, and major business decisions. VoteSecured integrates with your cap table management tools and delivers instant results without the overhead of in-person meetings or paper ballots.

Cost Per Vote

$5K-$25K

Turnaround Time

24-48 Hours

DGCL Compliant

100%

Participation Rate

90%+

Capabilities

Key Features

Cap Table Integration

Direct integration with Carta, Pulley, AngelList, and other cap table platforms. Automatic shareholder eligibility verification.

Class Voting

Support for Common/Preferred class voting with different rights. Series A/B/C/D voting separately or together as needed.

Written Consent Alternative

Delaware 228 written consent in lieu of meetings. Collect signatures electronically with full audit trail.

Instant Results

Real-time vote tallying with instant certification. No waiting days for vote tabulation.

Investor Protection

Protective provisions enforcement. Ensures preferred stockholder rights are respected in voting matters.

Mobile-First

Vote from anywhere on any device. Perfect for distributed teams and remote investors.

Applications

Common Use Cases

Scenario: Annual board election with common and preferred designees

Solution: Class-specific voting with automatic seat allocation. Instant results for board composition.

Timeline: Setup in 2 days, voting window 3-7 days, instant certification

Scenario: Series B financing requiring stockholder approval for authorized share increase

Solution: Written consent collection with 48-hour turnaround. Automated tracking of required thresholds (majority, supermajority, etc.)

Benefits: Close rounds faster, no scheduling delays for meetings

Scenario: Need to increase employee option pool from 15% to 20%

Solution: Electronic voting with protective provisions check. Ensures preferred investors approve dilution.

Compliance: Meets 409A and equity compensation requirements

Scenario: Acquisition offer requires stockholder approval

Solution: Secure voting with deal term disclosure. Support for drag-along and tag-along provisions.

Speed: Complete vote in 5-7 days vs 30+ days for traditional process

Regulatory

Legal Compliance

Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)

Section 211: Annual meetings and special meetings
Section 212: Voting rights and proxies
Section 216: Quorum and required vote
Section 228: Written consent in lieu of meeting
Section 242: Charter amendment approvals

Other Jurisdictions

Also compliant with corporate laws in California, New York, Texas, and other states. Custom configuration for specific state requirements.

Investment

Pricing

Standard Pricing

Seed/Pre-Series A: $5,000 per vote (up to 50 stockholders)
Series A-B: $10,000 per vote (up to 200 stockholders)
Series C+: $15,000-$25,000 per vote (200+ stockholders)

Annual Subscription

$25K/year: Unlimited board elections + 2 stockholder votes
$50K/year: Unlimited board elections + 5 stockholder votes
$100K/year: Unlimited all votes + priority support

What's Included

Cap table integration and import
Ballot configuration and testing
Email notifications and reminders
Real-time voting dashboard
Certified results and secretary certificate
10-year audit trail retention
Legal counsel support documentation

Deployment

Setup Process

Day 1: Integration

Connect & Import

Connect to Carta/Pulley via OAuth
Import stockholder registry and share counts
Verify class definitions and voting rights

Day 2: Configuration

Ballot & Rules

Create ballot with voting items
Configure quorum and approval thresholds
Set voting window dates
Test with founders/board members

Day 3+: Launch

Vote & Certify

Send voting invitations via email
Monitor participation in real-time
Send reminders to non-voters
Close vote and certify results

Case Studies

Startup Success Stories

Series B SaaS Company

Challenge: Need board approval for $50M Series B with 3-day close timeline

Solution: Electronic written consent collected in 36 hours

Result: Closed on time, saved $15K in meeting coordination costs

Pre-Revenue AI Startup

Challenge: International cap table (US, UK, Singapore investors)

Solution: 24/7 voting window with timezone-friendly notifications

Result: 100% participation, option pool expansion approved same week

Next Steps

Get Started

Most startups are live within 48 hours. No long-term contracts required.

Free trial: First board election free for new customers
Fast setup: Live in 48 hours with cap table integration

Founder-friendly: Built by startup operators who understand urgency
Pay as you go: No subscription required for occasional votes