What is Gust?
Gust provides entrepreneurs with a complete suite of tools to launch and scale their ventures efficiently. The platform assists with company incorporation, equity management, fundraising preparation, and access to a network of startup service providers. Users can incorporate as a Delaware C-Corporation, manage digital cap tables, create legal agreements, and model fundraising scenarios.
The platform includes Gust Mission Control, which offers office hours, expert sessions, and a vetted network of startup specialists. Entrepreneurs can benchmark their ventures, plan co-founder ownership, apply to accelerators, and match with angel investors. Gust simplifies complex processes like option plan creation, SAFE and convertible note issuance, and foreign qualification.
Features
- Company Incorporation: Form a Delaware C-Corporation with post-incorporation setup and registered agent services
- Digital Cap Table Management: Automatically track equity grants, stock issuance, and ownership percentages
- Fundraising Tools: Create and issue SAFEs and convertible notes with configurable terms and electronic signatures
- Legal Agreement Creation: Generate non-disclosure, contractor, and advisor agreements with online execution
- Accelerator Matching: Apply to over 300 top accelerators using the Gust Company Profile system
- Expert Network Access: Connect with vetted startup specialists including lawyers, accountants, and fractional CFOs
- Option Plan Management: Establish equity incentive plans and issue stock options with vesting schedules
- Co-Founder Equity Split: Determine fair equity distribution through collaborative strength analysis
Use Cases
- Incorporating a new startup as a Delaware C-Corporation
- Managing company equity and cap table for early-stage ventures
- Raising capital through SAFEs or convertible notes
- Applying to startup accelerators and incubators
- Creating legal agreements for contractors and advisors
- Establishing employee option plans and equity incentives
- Benchmarking startup performance against industry standards
- Accessing expert startup advice and support services
