How do venture capital firms decide which startups to invest in?Over the past 30 years, VC firms have emerged as a powerhouse in financing success stories of giants like Google, Intel, and FedEx. Despite…1d ago1d ago
How to Protect Equity Pre-IPO?The transition from a private startup to a publicly traded company is a big moment for founders as well as investors. Managing equity is a…Jan 13Jan 13
10 Tax Planning Strategies You Should KnowAs startup founders and top employees, as your company grows, you can move into a higher tax bracket. But this doesn’t necessarily mean…Jan 6Jan 6
What happens to ISOs during startup acquisition?WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook in 2014. Whatsapp owners received $12 billion in stock, $4 billion in cash, and another $3 billion in…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
409A Valuation as a Strategic Advantage: Creative Approaches for StartupsA 409a valuation determines the fair market worth of the common shares of a private firm. If you’re a founder, you need this value to issue…Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
How does carried interest affect the compensation of Venture Capitalists?Venture Capitalists provide private equity investments when a business needs money to grow, expand, and develop. Usually, investments are…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Role of Terminal Value in DCFAccording to studies, there can be a deviation of more than 50% between valuation estimates and observed market values.We believe this lack…Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
How Does a Valuation Cap Protect Investors from Dilution?One of the most significant issues for startups regarding financing is investors’ dilution protection. That involves early-stage funding of…Dec 2, 2024Dec 2, 2024
Real-Time Data for Improved Decision-Making in Equity ManagementEquity management supports fundraising efforts, financial management, maintaining tax compliance, and decision-making at the organizational…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Role of Financial Projections in 409A ValuationsWhile equity compensation has always been a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent, the decline in 409A valuations since 2021…Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024
