What is Mantle Starter?
Mantle Starter is a free cap table platform for early-stage teams. With unlimited stakeholders, one-click exports, and scenario planning, it gives startups the structure to grow—without the cost or complexity.
Problem
Users manage cap tables using spreadsheets or expensive software, leading to error-prone tracking and scalability issues as their startups grow, alongside high costs and complexity with traditional solutions.
Solution
A free cap table management platform enabling startups to manage unlimited stakeholders, perform one-click exports, and create scenario plans to model equity outcomes, streamlining cap table management without financial or operational burden.
Customers
Early-stage founders, startup teams, and entrepreneurs in tech or high-growth industries seeking cost-effective, scalable solutions for equity management.
Unique Features
Free tier with unlimited stakeholders, scenario planning for equity dilution modeling, and seamless export functionality for legal or investor reporting.
User Comments
Simplifies cap table management for bootstrapped startups
Saves time compared to spreadsheets
Intuitive scenario planning feature
Free access lowers barrier for early-stage teams
Enables founder-friendly equity tracking
Traction
Launched as a free alternative in a market dominated by paid tools (e.g., Carta’s $7.4B valuation), positioned to capture early-stage startups; exact user/revenue figures unlisted but targets a market where ~50k+ US startups form annually.
Market Size
The global equity management software market is projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2027, driven by rising startup activity and digital transformation in financial operations (Source: MarketsandMarkets).
