Capquest

What Capquest does

CapQuest is a cloud-based SaaS platform providing equity and investor relations tooling for companies ranging from seed-stage startups to larger businesses. Its web application integrates cap table management (share classes, ownership structures, shareholder data), ESOP administration (grants, exercises, vesting schedules, automated calculations and reminders), investor relations (transparent cap table access and ongoing communications), and scenario modeling for dilution impact and fundraising decisions. An e-signature integration supports legally binding execution of equity documents within the workflow, and data is stored encrypted with documented GDPR-compliant processing controls under a published Data Processing Agreement.

The platform is accessed primarily through a self-serve web app at app.capquest.io, complemented by a demo-led sales motion and dedicated account managers post-onboarding. Revenue is generated through a freemium-to-paid subscription model with monthly billing (auto-renewing unless cancelled with 30 days' notice), an optional paid assisted-data-migration onboarding service, and pricing that is presented in-application rather than publicly disclosed. Customer reach spans UAE (DIFC headquarters) and France (Station F, Paris), with the company claiming a global footprint and a customer base described as "hundreds of founders"; named clients are predominantly startups such as Comfi, Credible, Crossval, Holo, Letswork, MBRIF, Sunbox, The Greenhouse, and Tribe.

The company was founded in 2023 by three repeat entrepreneurs with prior experience in scaling, fundraising, and managing investor relations across multiple markets and industries. It is a private limited company (CapQuest Software Limited) incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre under company registration number 9388, and the leadership team identified in the input comprises co-founders Antoine Bruna and Marco Banfi. No public revenue, funding totals, or third-party investor roster are disclosed beyond a 2025 round reportedly involving Oraseya Capital.

Name

Capquest

Legal name

CapQuest Software Limited

Website

https://capquest.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CapQuest is a cloud-based SaaS platform providing cap table management, ESOP administration, investor relations, and scenario modeling tools for startup founders, employees, and investors, headquartered in Dubai with European operations from Paris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Services (Paid): Access to full platform features and services under a paid subscription model with varying degrees of access dependent on subscription type. Subscription periods renew automatically unless 30 days' notice is provided. Pricing invoiced based on details in the Application, exclusive of VAT.
2. Free Services: Limited or time-restricted access to services at no cost, enabling customer acquisition and trial. Customers can upgrade to paid subscription at any time.
3. Assisted Onboarding Services: Optional paid service where CapQuest assists customers with importing their data into the Application, including data migration support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CapQuest is a cloud-based SaaS platform that provides cap table management, ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) administration, investor relations, and scenario modeling tools for startups and growing companies. The unified web application enables founders, employees, and investors to manage share classes, vesting schedules, equity allocation, and dilution scenarios with real-time insights and automated calculations.

Product overview

CapQuest is a unified equity and investor relations platform designed for companies at all stages, from seed-stage startups to large enterprises. The platform consists of integrated modules: Cap Table Management (core module for ownership structure tracking), ESOP Management (employee equity plan administration), Investor Relations (transparent investor communication), Scenario Modeling (dilution and fundraising simulations), and Equity Plan Automation (streamlined equity workflows). These modules share a common data layer and are accessed through a single web application at app.capquest.io, providing founders, employees, and investors with role-specific dashboards while maintaining a centralized source of truth for equity data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cap Table Management Comprehensive cap table management module that tracks share classes, shareholder data, and ownership structures with real-time insights and visibility. Designed for startup founders and companies that need to maintain an accurate, up-to-date record of equity ownership across all stakeholders.
• ESOP Management Employee Stock Option Plan management module covering automated vesting structures, grants, exercises, comprehensive reminders, and plan automation. Targets companies with employee equity compensation programs that need streamlined equity administration without paperwork or manual errors.
• Investor Relations Investor onboarding and relations module that provides transparent access to cap table data, equity positions, and portfolio performance. Designed for SAFE holders, shareholders, and portfolio managers who need instant visibility into their investments and liquidity/exit insights.
• Scenario Modeling

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ledgy: European cap table management and equity incentives platform founded in Switzerland. Directly comparable product set (cap tables, ESOPs, scenario modeling) and meaningful geographic overlap given CapQuest's Station F Paris office.
• Pulley: Cap table management platform targeting private companies and their stakeholders. Directly competes with CapQuest on cap table, equity plan, and 409A valuation offerings for venture-backed startups.
• Carta: The dominant cap table management and equity valuation platform, primarily serving US-based private companies and venture funds. Direct competitor offering cap tables, ESOPs, scenario modeling, and investor relations — closely aligned with CapQuest's core product suite.
• SeedLegals: UK-based startup legal and equity management platform covering cap tables, ESOPs, and funding rounds. Direct competitor targeting the same seed-to-Series-A startup segment that CapQuest serves.
• Capdesk: UK-based cap table and equity management platform serving high-growth private companies. Direct competitor with a similar target market of founders, employees, and investors across Europe.
• Eqvista: Cap table, equity management, and 409A valuation platform for private companies. Comparable product scope and stakeholder support serving founders and investors in the same customer segment as CapQuest.
• Vestd: UK-based digital share scheme and equity management platform for SMEs and startups. Direct competitor on cap tables, vesting, and share issuance with overlapping features to CapQuest's ESOP module.
• AngelList: Startup and venture platform with cap-table tooling (Roll by AngelList). Overlaps with CapQuest on cap table management for venture-backed startups and their investors, plus broader fundraising workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Shareworks: Long-standing equity plan administration platform, now part of Morgan Stanley. Broader incumbent with overlapping cap table, RSU/ESOP, and investor reporting capabilities, but oriented toward larger public and pre-IPO issuers rather than seed-stage startups.
• Deel: Global HR, payroll, and contractor management platform increasingly bundled with equity/ESOP administration. Adjacent incumbent that competes for the same founder budget by bundling equity tooling into a broader people-ops suite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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