All of these transactions are created from the “Transactions” page in the left menu.
To start any of them, click “Add transaction” in the top right corner.
A list will appear with all possible transaction types.
This article covers the first four transactions in the category Equity issuance and capital changes:
Company foundation
Capital increase
Capital reduction
Issue shares to one shareholder
Creating a company foundation transaction
A company foundation transaction reflects the moment the company is officially created and the first shares are issued.
This establishes the initial ownership structure and the first cap table.
It typically includes:
The founders’ shares
The nominal share value (for some contries)
The initial capitalization
The first official share distribution
Go to transactions page → click “Add transaction” → choose Company foundation.
A guided sequence opens.
Enter:
Name and description
Date of foundation
Total number of shares
Nominal share value
If needed, toggle on “Share price is different from nominal value” and enter the actual price.
Upload a document (e.g., Articles of Association).
Click the arrow to continue.
Add the initial shareholders
Add each founder or initial shareholder:
Select an existing stakeholder or create a new one
When finished, click “Save as pending” to validate the setup.
You will be redirected to the transactions page where the foundation transaction appears.
You can then click on "confirm" to register the transaction. It will now appear in the cap table.
Creating a capital increase
A capital increase is when the company creates new shares to bring more capital into the business.
This often happens when:
New investors buy shares
Existing shareholders inject more capital
Convertible loans convert into shares
The company strengthens its equity base
A capital increase affects both the number of shares and the company’s valuation.
Click “Add transaction” → select Capital increase.
Enter:
Name of the event
Event type (find more info about event type here)
Total number of new shares
Share price
Share class
Date of the event
An optional description
Upload supporting documents.
Click the arrow to continue.
Add the individual contributions
Add each investment or allocation that contributes to the capital increase:
Select the stakeholder
Add the date and number of shares they receive
Click “Save as pending”.
The transaction will now appear on the transactions page.
You can then click on "confirm" to register the transaction. It will now appear in the cap table.
If you haven't done so before, you will be asked to update the company's valuation based on the new transaction. You can review the details and decide whether to update the valuation or not.
Creating a capital reduction
A capital reduction decreases the company’s share capital.
This may be done by:
Cancelling shares
Reducing nominal value
Buying back shares for removal
It is often used for:
Restructuring
Correcting imbalances in equity
Returning capital to shareholders (in some legal frameworks)
Click “Add transaction” → choose Capital reduction.
A side panel opens.
Enter:
Date
Shareholder affected
Number of shares removed
Compensation per share (if applicable)
Description
Add documents.
If several reductions happen as part of the same event, click “Add another transaction.”
When ready, click “Add transaction” to validate everything.
The capital reduction will now appear in your transaction list.
Issue shares to one shareholder
This transaction type is used when new shares are issued directly to a specific person, but not as part of a larger capital increase event.
This is commonly used when:
A founder receives additional shares
A share issuance is made outside of a structured investment round
There is a board-approved small issuance to a single stakeholder
Click “Add transaction” → select Issue shares to one shareholder.
A side panel opens.
Fill in:
Name of the event
Event type (find more info about event type here)
Description
Select an existing stakeholder or create a new one.
Choose:
Number of shares
Purchase date
Purchase price per share
Share class
You will then see a summary with calculations.
Add documents.
Optionally add another issuance under the same event.
Click “Add transaction” to finalize.
The new issuance appears immediately on the Transactions page.
You can then click on "confirm" to register the transaction. It will now appear in the cap table.
Conclusion
The transactions in the equity issuance & capital changes category allow you to record crucial structural events in your company’s equity history, from foundation to capital restructuring.
Unlisted guides you with clear steps to ensure every transaction is documented, consistent, and compliant.