UIG Founder Agreement Framework

By the UIG Legal & Compliance Team

Download the UIG Founder Agreement Templates

For Indian Startups

UIG provides simplified, founder-friendly agreement templates to help early-stage teams formalize their relationships and protect their shared vision. These frameworks are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and long-term alignment between co-founders and investors.

Available Templates:

• UIG Co-Founder Agreement — Outlines roles, equity split, and responsibilities.
• UIG Founder Investment Agreement — Defines investment terms and shareholding rights.
• UIG Intellectual Property (IP) Assignment Agreement — Ensures all IP created belongs to the company.
• UIG Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — Protects confidential business information.
• UIG Founder Vesting Schedule Template — Encourages long-term commitment and stability.

Each document comes with a UIG Legal Guide to help you understand the clauses before you sign.

For Global Founders

UIG also offers standard templates for founders registering outside India — in jurisdictions like Singapore, the UK, and the UAE — with necessary localization guidance. Before using these templates, please consult with a qualified lawyer licensed in the relevant country.

Available International Templates:

• Co-Founder Agreement (Singapore)
• Investment Agreement (UK)
• NDA & IP Rights Template (UAE)
• Founder Vesting Framework (All Jurisdictions)

About the UIG Founder Agreement Framework

UIG introduced the Founder Agreement Framework to help startups build a foundation of trust from day one. Many founders delay legal documentation until it becomes a problem — we built UIG’s templates to make that process simple, fast, and transparent.

Our framework supports both early-stage startups (idea to MVP) and growing ventures entering funding rounds. It ensures clarity in:

• Equity ownership
• Decision-making authority
• IP ownership
• Dispute resolution
• Exit and dissolution protocols

Why It Matters

The right legal framework can make or break a startup. UIG’s agreements are designed to protect founders’ interests while remaining flexible enough for investors and accelerators.

Key advantages:

1. High-Resolution Collaboration: Founders can formalize relationships immediately — no long legal cycles or delays.
2. Clarity & Transparency: Each document is written in simple language founders can actually understand.
3. Low Legal Overheads: Designed to minimize legal costs while maintaining compliance.
4. Flexibility: Templates are modular — you can adapt them to your specific business model.

Guidance for Founders

Whether this is your first company or your third, we recommend reviewing the UIG Founder Legal Guide, which includes:

• Clause explanations and examples
• Equity calculation methods
• Vesting best practices
• Common mistakes to avoid

The guide is built with input from experienced founders, investors, and startup lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
UIG provides these templates for educational and early-stage use only. They do not constitute legal advice. Founders should consult a qualified legal professional before executing any binding agreement. UIG assumes no responsibility for the consequences of using these documents