Shareholder Services & Cap Table Management

Comprehensive equity and stock administration services for venture-backed companies managing complex cap tables and equity compensation programs. With over 30 years of experience supporting 1,000+ companies through funding rounds, exits, and IPOs, Kranz provides expert shareholder services that scale from seed stage through public offerings.

Cap Table Management

Kranz maintains accurate, audit-ready cap tables and equity records for venture-backed companies navigating complex financing structures. Services include cap table management and maintenance, equity reporting for board and investors, cap table tracking and updates across multiple funding rounds, and secondary transaction support. Our consultants ensure precise equity ownership tracking through Series A, B, C, and beyond, coordinating with legal counsel and investors to maintain accurate capitalization records.

Stock Option & Equity Administration

Full-service equity compensation administration for startups and growth companies managing employee stock option plans (ESOPs), RSUs, and other equity instruments. Services encompass stock option administration, equity grant tracking and vesting schedules, stock issuance and transfer processing, ESOP administration, employee equity portal management, and exercise coordination. Kranz handles the administrative complexity of equity compensation programs, ensuring timely grant processing, accurate vesting calculations, and compliant equity transactions.

Valuation & Compliance

Regulatory compliance and valuation support for equity programs, including 409A valuation coordination, regulatory compliance for equity programs across jurisdictions, audit support for equity records, and financial statement equity disclosure preparation. Our team ensures equity programs meet IRC Section 409A requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation for annual reviews and transaction due diligence.

Token Vesting for Web3 Companies

For blockchain and crypto companies, Kranz extends traditional shareholder services to digital asset equity structures. Services include token vesting schedule management, digital asset equity tracking, specialized reporting for token-based compensation structures, coordination between traditional equity and token grants, and support for hybrid cap tables that include both equity securities and digital assets. Our consultants understand the unique challenges of Web3 cap tables, helping crypto-native companies maintain accurate records as they navigate token distributions, SAFT conversions, and equity-token hybrid structures.

Why Choose Kranz

Shareholder services consultants at Kranz integrate directly with portfolio companies and venture capital firms to ensure accurate equity records, compliant stock administration, and streamlined processes for all equity-related activities from initial grants through potential exit events. Our Silicon Valley roots and deep venture capital network provide clients with best-in-class equity administration practices refined over three decades of supporting high-growth companies.