Co Founder Agreement Template for Switzerland

1. Parties: Identification and details of all co-founders and the company (if already incorporated)

2. Background: Context of the agreement, business concept, and purpose of the collaboration

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Company Formation: Details about company incorporation, legal form, and initial capital structure

5. Equity Distribution: Specification of initial shareholding percentages and any vesting arrangements

6. Capital Contributions: Details of financial and non-financial contributions from each co-founder

7. Roles and Responsibilities: Specific duties, commitments, and areas of responsibility for each co-founder

8. Decision Making: Governance structure, voting rights, and major decision requirements

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Assignment and ownership of IP created before and during the venture

10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets

11. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competing activities and soliciting employees/customers

12. Transfer of Shares: Rules and restrictions regarding the transfer of shares, including right of first refusal

13. Exit Provisions: Procedures for co-founder exit, including good/bad leaver provisions

14. Termination: Circumstances and procedures for terminating the agreement

15. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and applicable law

16. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, amendments, and severability

1. Schedule 1: Business Plan: Detailed business plan and strategy

2. Schedule 2: Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of shareholding and capital structure

3. Schedule 3: Vesting Schedule: Detailed vesting terms and conditions for founder shares

4. Schedule 4: IP Register: List of existing IP rights brought into the business

5. Schedule 5: Initial Budget: First-year operational budget and financial projections

6. Schedule 6: Roles and Responsibilities Matrix: Detailed breakdown of each founder's duties and responsibilities

7. Appendix A: Company Formation Documents: Copies of company registration documents

8. Appendix B: Share Certificates: Copies of initial share certificates