2 days agoHow does having the right investor help startups?As an early-stage startup founder, it’s natural to believe you should accept capital from any source. Investors play a vital role as entrepreneurs strive to get their products and services to market and develop their businesses. …Investors5 min readInvestors5 min read
Nov 28How does convertible note work as a funding instrument?A convertible note work is extremely important for a startup business to understand as it is a way for startups to take on short-term debt that is able to provide long-term value to them. So how does one use the convertible note to grow the business? …Convertible Notes5 min readConvertible Notes5 min read
Nov 22Are issuing shares in small businesses important?A corporation is owned by its shareholders, which might change over time. This means that a corporation will remain in perpetuity until it is dissolved, regardless of whether the owners and board members change. Corporations use this to issue shares to investors for a variety of purposes. …Cap Table5 min readCap Table5 min read
Nov 16Eqvista launches equity crowdfunding campaign on Securitize Markets — invest now!Eqvista has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to raise $5 million. As one of the leading equity management platforms, Eqvista is always looking for innovative solutions to grow our business. We are excited to offer you a direct equity investment in our company. Eqvista — Leading Cap Table Management Platform in the Market Launched in 2020, Eqvista has quickly grown…Eqvista3 min readEqvista3 min read
Nov 14Why should companies have an employee equity incentive plan?An equity incentive plan is a business-approved program that establishes regulations that apply to a contract between a company and an individual to give the individual with interest in or tied to the company’s shares. The individual could be a firm employee, director, advisor, or consultant. An equity incentive plan…Equity5 min readEquity5 min read
Nov 8What influences your equity value in a startup?For most employees, being provided shares of a company can be appealing. But how do you know how much to ascribe to the stock shares you’ve been offered — how much is your percentage really worth? Assigning an approximate monetary value to stock shares in public corporations or late-stage startups…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Oct 31How does Rule 701 help distribute employee stock?Rule 701 applies to private companies regarding certain sales of securities made to compensate workers, consultants, and advisors are excluded under Rule 701. Exchange Act reporting firms are not eligible for this exemption. Under this exemption, a corporation of any size can sell at least $1 million in securities. A…Rule 7014 min readRule 7014 min read
Oct 24Cap Table Basics Businesses Should KnowIt’s critical for any aspiring entrepreneur to understand who owns what at each level of the firm. This is true whether you are conducting due diligence for the purpose of raising funds or merely incorporating a new firm. A cap table, also known as a capitalization table, is a chart…Cap Table5 min readCap Table5 min read
Oct 20Why is determining the strike price of stock options important?The strike price of an option is the cost of exercising a put or call option. When deciding on a certain option, a company must decide on one of two essential selections (the other being the strike price). The strike price significantly impacts how your option trade will play out. …Stock Options5 min readStock Options5 min read
Oct 11Who must comply with the Cap Table management?An idea that the founders desire to commercialize drives them to launch a business. Their management style must change as their business grows and evolves to support growth-oriented strategic decisions. Having a cap table is critical to know how much of the business can be used to crowdfund or reach…Cap Table5 min readCap Table5 min read
