Shareholding. The share capital was set at 1,500,000 pesos, a figure that was not even half reached after five years of open subscription. The Monarchs became the largest shareholders by subscribing to 200 shares for a value of 100,000 pesos. It should be noted, however, that the disbursement was not made immediately; rather, the amount of their shares was charged to the fees that the Company's goods had to pay in the city of Cádiz (which held the monopoly) before leaving for Venezuela. The Province of Guipúzcoa acquired 100 shares, for which it borrowed money. Other institutions, such as the San Sebastián Consulate, the San Sebastián City Council, and the University of Oate, were also shareholders of the RCGC. As for individuals, the Company's directors stood out, since José Miguel de Vild Sola, José de Lopeola, and Juan Antonio de Claessens far exceeded the minimum number of shares required to hold that position - 16. They were followed, in addition to the other two directors - Ayerdi and Yunibarbia - by other men from the San Sebastián Consulate, numerous Gipuzkoans, and some Navarrese who were then residing at the Court and who saw both their economic and social status prosper; such as Juan Bautista de Iturralde, Juan de Goyeneche, and Francisco de Aldecoa.