Funding Plan Template for Rounds Planner and Cap Table

Key benefits & value for accountants, analysts and founders

The Funding Plan template transforms manual, error-prone spreadsheets into a structured, auditable workbook that saves time and reduces financial risk. Below are the core benefits translated into outcomes you can measure.

Save time and reduce mistakes

Pre-built formulas, standardized inputs, and validation rules eliminate common calculation errors so accountants and analysts can focus on decisions, not fixing formulas.

Model future scenarios quickly

Compare multiple funding sequences, valuation assumptions, and option-pool adjustments to see how ownership and dilution change across rounds.

Professional investor communications

Export clean tables and summaries suitable for term sheets and investor updates without manual reformatting.

Localised support and services

Designed for the Egyptian market and MENA businesses, with optional hourly services from ProXlsx to customise the workbook, import your data, or automate recurring reports.

Use cases & real-life scenarios

Below are typical ways teams use the Funding Plan template in day-to-day operations and fundraising:

Seed round planning for a tech startup

Founders simulate seed vs. angel rounds, set pre-money valuations, add convertible notes, and immediately see investor % ownership and founder dilution after each round.

CFO preparing Series A materials

Finance teams produce investor-ready cap tables, option pool scenarios, and waterfall calculations to support term sheet negotiations and board approvals.

Accountants reconciling equity for audits

Auditors and accountants use the workbook’s versioned snapshots and change logs to trace historical ownership and inputs used in financial statements.

Acquisitions & exits planning

Model exit proceeds, convertibles conversion, and weighted ownership for payout scenarios to prepare founders and investors for M&A discussions.

Who is this product for?

• Accountants and audit firms handling startup clients who need accurate cap tables and documented funding rounds.
• Data analysts and financial modelers who want a flexible Excel base they can extend with custom formulas or Power Query imports.
• Startups, CFOs and founders planning rounds, building fundraising decks, or negotiating investor equity.
• Consultants and advisory firms that require a repeatable template for multiple clients.

How to choose the right version for your needs

We offer several delivery options depending on complexity and support needs:

• Standard template: Core workbook with rounds planner and cap table — best for founders and small finance teams.
• Pro template (recommended for advisors): Adds scenario manager, convertible instruments, and waterfall outputs.
• Custom service (hourly): ProXlsx team will import your data, localize labels, add VBA automations or produce printed investor packs.

Choose Standard if you need a fast, low-cost start. Pick Pro or Custom if you require automation, client-ready reports, or integration with existing accounting files.

Quick comparison with typical alternatives

Common options include manual spreadsheets, complex SaaS equity platforms, or bespoke models. How this template compares:

• Vs. manual spreadsheets: Standardized logic reduces errors and saves hours of rework.
• Vs. SaaS equity tools: Cheaper, fully editable in Excel, and does not require ongoing subscription — ideal when you want ownership of your model.
• Vs. bespoke build: Faster and lower cost up-front; choose custom service if you need heavy integrations or branded investor reports.

Best practices & tips to get maximum value

• Start by entering a clean cap table snapshot (current shareholders, shares outstanding, and option pool) — the workbook calculates the rest.
• Use scenario tabs for “Optimistic”, “Base”, and “Conservative” rounds to simplify board discussions.
• Protect input sheets after verification to prevent accidental overwrites; keep a separate “raw data” sheet for imports.
• When using convertible instruments, enter conversion terms explicitly (discount, cap) to avoid misinterpretation.
• Take advantage of ProXlsx hourly services to import historical rounds or add custom investor reports quickly.

Common mistakes when buying or using funding templates — and how to avoid them

• Buying the wrong complexity level: Avoid paying for advanced automation if you only need a clean cap table — choose Standard.
• Relying on copied values: Keep formulas intact; paste values only in archival snapshots.
• Skipping validation: Reconcile totals after each round entry to ensure share counts and percentages match.
• Ignoring localization: Confirm Excel compatibility (date and number formats) for your region; ProXlsx supports Arabic/English localization.

Product specifications

• Format: Excel workbook (.xlsx) with optional macro-enabled file (.xlsm) for automation
• Compatibility: Excel 2016+, Excel for Microsoft 365 (Windows & Mac supported; macros require desktop Excel)
• Included sheets: Instructions, Current Cap Table, Rounds Planner, Scenario Manager, Convertible & Notes, Waterfall, Export Summary
• Localization: English default; Arabic labels available on request
• License: Single-company use; consultant multi-company licenses available
• Support: Documentation included; optional paid hourly customization and data-import services from ProXlsx
• Delivery: Instant digital download after purchase + optional service scheduling

Frequently asked questions