# How Founders Can Raise Capital with SPVs and RUVs

> Learn how founders can raise capital using SPVs and Roll Up Vehicles (RUVs), including costs, control, and cap table impact.

## Key Stats

- **$1.5B+** raised through RUVs
- **3,000+** startups trust RUVs
- **10x** lower costs with RUVs

## Three Ways Founders Raise Capital

There are three options: the manual way, traditional SPVs, and RUVs.

### Option 1: Take on Direct Shareholders

**How it works:** Investors sign SAFEs/equity docs directly

Adds every investor directly to the startup's cap table. Creates long-term headaches and costs when used for non-lead investors.

### Option 2: A VC Runs a SPV

**How it works:** A VC-led vehicle invests into the startup

Pools non-lead investors nicely, but you have to find a VC to run it, and it costs the founder's investors money (management fees + carried interest).

### Option 3: Founder Runs a RUV (Best Option)

**How it works:** Startup launches its own Roll Up Vehicle

Pools investors like an SPV, doesn't require a VC, and is free for the founder's investors.

## Comparison: Direct Checks vs SPVs vs RUVs

| Factor | Direct Checks | VC-Led SPV | Roll Up Vehicle |
|--------|--------------|------------|-----------------|
| Cap table impact | One line per investor | One line total | One line total |
| Who runs it | N/A | External VC | Founder |
| Cost to investors | None | 2%+ mgmt fee, 10-30% carry | None |
| Setup complexity | High (per investor) | Medium | Low |
| Ongoing admin | High | Handled by VC | Handled by Rollups |

## Why RUVs Win

1. **Single cap table entry** - Many investors, one line
2. **No cost to investors** - Zero management fees or carry
3. **Founder control** - You run the vehicle, not an external VC
4. **Fast setup** - Launch in minutes, not weeks
5. **Full service** - Rollups handles all administration

## Get Started

[Explore Roll Up Vehicles](/ruv) or [Contact Us](/contact-us) to learn more.