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The CapTable Conundrum

The CapTable Conundrum

A Capitalization Table is a record of all your company’s ownership securities.

Basics of ESOPs Series 6

Basics of ESOPs Series 6

In this volume, we will tackle all you need to know about liquidity options.

ESOP Academy Chapter 4: Risks and Caveats

ESOP Academy Chapter 4: Risks and Caveats

ESOPs sound amazing - what's the catch?

May 23, 2022
ESOP Academy Chapter 3: Types of Equity Instruments

ESOP Academy Chapter 3: Types of Equity Instruments

This article reviews the common equity (and non-equity) instruments that you can expect receive as part of your ESOP award.

May 16, 2022
ESOP Academy Chapter 2: Lifecycle of Employee Equity Awards

ESOP Academy Chapter 2: Lifecycle of Employee Equity Awards

This article will go through the entire ESOP lifecycle from start to finish to prepare you for what can be a long-term commitment.

May 9, 2022
Convertible Notes - The Basics

Convertible Notes - The Basics

A convertible note is a form of debt instrument that converts into equity, typically in conjunction with a future financing round.

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It

Equity represents ownership and control of a person in a company.

April 29, 2022
What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?

Learn more about Valuation cap and Valuation floor!

March 18, 2022
What is a liquidation waterfall?

What is a liquidation waterfall?

Liquidation waterfall is a type of scenario modeling to estimate a payout for each individual investor upon a liquidation event.

March 4, 2022
Term Sheets - What you should know

Term Sheets - What you should know

The term sheet serves as a template and basis for more detailed, legally binding documents.

Term Sheets - What you should know

Term Sheets - What you should know

The term sheet serves as a template and basis for more detailed, legally binding documents.

January 13, 2022
3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet

During fundraising, various term sheets may be offered from different investors.

September 17, 2021

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Qapita: Equity Management Simplified.
September 6, 2022

Qapita: Equity Management Simplified.

Vikram, QAPITA’s Country Head, talks about Equity Management and QAPITA’s vision.

Qapita: CapTable Management Simplified
August 5, 2022

Qapita: CapTable Management Simplified

Pallavi Nautiyal, QAPITA’s North India Head, talks about the problems caused from improper CapTable maintenance.

Why You Should Share CapTable with Your Investors (And How to do it)
August 1, 2022

Why You Should Share CapTable with Your Investors (And How to do it)

Founders should regularly update investors about their progress, business challenges, and recent industry trends.

The CapTable Conundrum
July 17, 2022

The CapTable Conundrum

A Capitalization Table is a record of all your company’s ownership securities.

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods
March 11, 2022

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods

Valuation forms the basis for the equity exchange that takes place during the fundraise but how is it calculated?

Types of Funding Rounds: Seed, Series A, B, C...
November 25, 2021

Types of Funding Rounds: Seed, Series A, B, C...

How various funding rounds work, and what are the similarities and differences between them?

What are the common mistakes you can make in managing cap tables?
October 14, 2021

What are the common mistakes you can make in managing cap tables?

A capitalisation table gives an analysis of the company's percentages of ownership, equity dilution, and value of equity from each

3 Types of CapTable Mistakes That Startups Founders Should Avoid
September 22, 2021

3 Types of CapTable Mistakes That Startups Founders Should Avoid

As a founder, when it comes to the ownership of your company, you cannot afford to have ambiguity.

How to Create a CapTable
September 3, 2021

How to Create a CapTable

a captable shows “who owns what” and “what proportion of the company a shareholder owns”.

Why should you digitize your CapTable?
September 3, 2021

Why should you digitize your CapTable?

When we have always been using excel spreadsheets...

Why You Should Share CapTable with Your Investors (And How to do it)
August 1, 2022

Why You Should Share CapTable with Your Investors (And How to do it)

Founders should regularly update investors about their progress, business challenges, and recent industry trends.

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It
April 29, 2022

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It

Equity represents ownership and control of a person in a company.

Raising VC funds? How to Determine the Amount
April 11, 2022

Raising VC funds? How to Determine the Amount

What amount to raise? The straightforward answer depends on how much resources you would require to reach the next milestone

25 Most Active Angel Investors in India
March 31, 2022

25 Most Active Angel Investors in India

Mostly, angel investors have domain preferences some invest in the consumer segment, while others prefer healthcare or education.

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?
March 18, 2022

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?

Learn more about Valuation cap and Valuation floor!

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods
March 11, 2022

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods

Valuation forms the basis for the equity exchange that takes place during the fundraise but how is it calculated?

What is a liquidation waterfall?
March 4, 2022

What is a liquidation waterfall?

Liquidation waterfall is a type of scenario modeling to estimate a payout for each individual investor upon a liquidation event.

Term Sheets - What you should know
January 13, 2022

Term Sheets - What you should know

The term sheet serves as a template and basis for more detailed, legally binding documents.

Convertible Notes - The Basics
January 6, 2022

Convertible Notes - The Basics

A convertible note is a form of debt instrument that converts into equity, typically in conjunction with a future financing round.

25+ Venture Capitalist Firms that Invests in (Early-Stage) Startups in India
December 15, 2021

25+ Venture Capitalist Firms that Invests in (Early-Stage) Startups in India

In this post, we have discussed some of the prominent VCs who invest in early and growth-stage startups in India.

Fundraising Jargon Simplified: A Glossary for Founders
December 9, 2021

Fundraising Jargon Simplified: A Glossary for Founders

In this post, we’ll discuss the basic terms which founders must know before preparing their pitch decks or going into fundraising

Types of Funding Rounds: Seed, Series A, B, C...
November 25, 2021

Types of Funding Rounds: Seed, Series A, B, C...

How various funding rounds work, and what are the similarities and differences between them?

Investor Update: Everything You Need to Know
November 9, 2021

Investor Update: Everything You Need to Know

In this blog, we have discussed how you can regularly update the investors—who are betting on you—and nurture your relations with

Things to do Before Raising Funds: How Qapita Can Help
October 14, 2021

Things to do Before Raising Funds: How Qapita Can Help

We have compiled a list of things you can do to facilitate the funding process!

What are Accelerators?
October 14, 2021

What are Accelerators?

Programmes that provide young companies with access to mentorship, funding, networking and other resources.

What other options are emerging for startups?
October 14, 2021

What other options are emerging for startups?

There are instances when VC funding may not be the best fit for your startup depending on a variety of factors.

What makes a Perfect Pitch Deck?
September 20, 2021

What makes a Perfect Pitch Deck?

what exactly is a pitch deck? And more importantly, what makes a perfect pitch deck?

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet
September 17, 2021

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet

During fundraising, various term sheets may be offered from different investors.

What are Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks?
September 17, 2021

What are Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks?

Before issuing any shares, founders need to understand what the difference between these two equity instruments are!

How to Create a CapTable
September 3, 2021

How to Create a CapTable

a captable shows “who owns what” and “what proportion of the company a shareholder owns”.

How can your virtual pitch make a deep connection with potential investors?
September 3, 2021

How can your virtual pitch make a deep connection with potential investors?

Delivering an impactful presentation requires substantial preparation, building a rapport, and connecting on a personal level with

The Story of GRIP: How to build a compelling product in a People-First startup and get funded by your users

The Story of GRIP: How to build a compelling product in a People-First startup and get funded by your users

In this edition of Fables Of ESOP, we speak with the team from GRIP — Vivek Gulati, Co-founder and COO; Nimisha Dua VP-HR at GRIP.

Term Sheets - What you should know
January 13, 2022

Term Sheets - What you should know

The term sheet serves as a template and basis for more detailed, legally binding documents.

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet
September 17, 2021

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet

During fundraising, various term sheets may be offered from different investors.

Qapita: Equity Management Simplified.
September 6, 2022

Qapita: Equity Management Simplified.

Vikram, QAPITA’s Country Head, talks about Equity Management and QAPITA’s vision.

July sees ESOP liquidity dry up as companies announce pool expansions and fresh allocations
August 3, 2022

July sees ESOP liquidity dry up as companies announce pool expansions and fresh allocations

The funding winter is finally playing catchup with ESOP liquidity pools as well as companies are looking to conserve cash on their

Fables of ESOPs – The Origin Story
June 15, 2022

Fables of ESOPs – The Origin Story

Do you know what ESOP stands for? Do you know what ESOPs are? How do I acquire ESOPs? Can I buy them? These are just

ESOP Academy Chapter 6: 17 Questions to Ask your Employer about Equity
June 8, 2022

ESOP Academy Chapter 6: 17 Questions to Ask your Employer about Equity

How can you bring up ESOPs in discussions with your prospective or current employer?

ESOP Academy Chapter 4: Risks and Caveats
May 23, 2022

ESOP Academy Chapter 4: Risks and Caveats

ESOPs sound amazing - what's the catch?

ESOP Academy Chapter 3: Types of Equity Instruments
May 16, 2022

ESOP Academy Chapter 3: Types of Equity Instruments

This article reviews the common equity (and non-equity) instruments that you can expect receive as part of your ESOP award.

ESOP Academy Chapter 2: Lifecycle of Employee Equity Awards
May 9, 2022

ESOP Academy Chapter 2: Lifecycle of Employee Equity Awards

This article will go through the entire ESOP lifecycle from start to finish to prepare you for what can be a long-term commitment.

ESOP Academy Chapter 1 - Introduction to Employee Equity
May 2, 2022

ESOP Academy Chapter 1 - Introduction to Employee Equity

ESOP Academy is a series of articles that will lay the fundamental groundwork for understanding how employee equity works.

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It
April 29, 2022

What is Equity? How Startup Founders Can Leverage It

Equity represents ownership and control of a person in a company.

6 Mistakes that Prevent ESOPs from Being Successful
April 5, 2022

6 Mistakes that Prevent ESOPs from Being Successful

ESOP creation and administration can create issues in talent acquisition, motivation and retention.

ESOP Taxation for Startups in India
March 25, 2022

ESOP Taxation for Startups in India

ESOPs are liable to taxation. As a company founder, you want your employees to understand the associated legalities and taxes.

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?
March 18, 2022

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?

Learn more about Valuation cap and Valuation floor!

ESOP Terms that Every Founder and CHRO Must Be Aware Of
March 16, 2022

ESOP Terms that Every Founder and CHRO Must Be Aware Of

In this post, you'll learn terms related to ESOP that you must be aware of.

Demystifying ESOPs for Early Stage Founders
March 15, 2022

Demystifying ESOPs for Early Stage Founders

To attract the industry’s best talent, startups have to offer huge sums of money as salaries. But how in the early stage?

The ESOP Cheatsheet
March 7, 2022

The ESOP Cheatsheet

The key drivers before selecting a stock option plan are generally accounting and tax aspects.

What are Phantom Shares?
February 28, 2022

What are Phantom Shares?

Phantom stock units are tied to the value of your company’s stock and generally vest over a set period.

Basics of ESOPs Series 6
February 24, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 6

In this volume, we will tackle all you need to know about liquidity options.

Basics of ESOPs Series 5
February 9, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 5

In this volume, we will talk about the exercise of these ESOPs.

Why are startups opting for ESOPs?
February 2, 2022

Why are startups opting for ESOPs?

ESOP is a hiring and retention strategy that provides a competitive edge and helps create a motivated and energized workforce.

Basics of ESOPs Series 4
January 31, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 4

In this volume, we will talk about the definition of key ESOP terms that you need to be aware of.

The ESOP Buyback - Things you should know
January 24, 2022

The ESOP Buyback - Things you should know

ESOPs are widely used to attract talent. Lately, several startups announced ESOP buybacks to reward their employees.

All you need to know about ESOP
January 22, 2022

All you need to know about ESOP

ESOPs provide employees with a stake in the company.

Basics of ESOPs Series 3
January 19, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 3

what’s the best time to create an ESOP pool and what happens when an employee leaves before the options are vested?

Basics of ESOPs Series 2
January 10, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 2

In this volume, we will tackle - How to frame an ESOP policy and how to create an ESOP pool.

Convertible Notes - The Basics
January 6, 2022

Convertible Notes - The Basics

A convertible note is a form of debt instrument that converts into equity, typically in conjunction with a future financing round.

Basics of ESOPs Series 1
January 3, 2022

Basics of ESOPs Series 1

ESOPs or the stock options are free and granted free of cost to employees, as part of an employee’s remuneration.

Option Pool: Size of ESOP Pool at Various Startup's Stages
December 7, 2021

Option Pool: Size of ESOP Pool at Various Startup's Stages

Companies offer employees stock options to attract and retain talent. These stock options are given from the option pool.

Employees Compensation Types: RSU vs ESOP vs SAR
November 26, 2021

Employees Compensation Types: RSU vs ESOP vs SAR

Founders can use different equity-based compensation methods to align employee and company interests.

ESPP vs ESOP: Differences Between Equity Linked Compensation Structures
October 26, 2021

ESPP vs ESOP: Differences Between Equity Linked Compensation Structures

In this blog, we will discuss what are the ESPP & ESOP, their pros and cons, & their key differences.

ESOP Trust in India
September 27, 2021

ESOP Trust in India

An ESOP Trust is specifically created and registered for the purpose of implementing ESOP Plan.

What are Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks?
September 17, 2021

What are Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks?

Before issuing any shares, founders need to understand what the difference between these two equity instruments are!

How ESOPs benefit the employers
September 7, 2021

How ESOPs benefit the employers

A successful business is built through a motivated workforce driving productivity with speed and efficiency.

Steps to Set Up ESOP in Your Startup
August 27, 2021

Steps to Set Up ESOP in Your Startup

In this post, we've discussed how you can roll out ESOP in your company and start granting stock options and administering them.

How does an ESOP work?
August 19, 2021

How does an ESOP work?

A type of employee benefit plan that gives employees a stake in the company they work for.

ESOP Academy Chapter 5: Tax Considerations

ESOP Academy Chapter 5: Tax Considerations

This introductory article is designed to help you better understand ESOPs.

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?
March 18, 2022

What is Valuation Cap and Valuation Floor?

Learn more about Valuation cap and Valuation floor!

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods
March 11, 2022

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods

Valuation forms the basis for the equity exchange that takes place during the fundraise but how is it calculated?

What is a liquidation waterfall?
March 4, 2022

What is a liquidation waterfall?

Liquidation waterfall is a type of scenario modeling to estimate a payout for each individual investor upon a liquidation event.

ESOP Taxation for Startups in India
March 25, 2022

ESOP Taxation for Startups in India

ESOPs are liable to taxation. As a company founder, you want your employees to understand the associated legalities and taxes.

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods
March 11, 2022

An Intro to Startup Valuation Methods

Valuation forms the basis for the equity exchange that takes place during the fundraise but how is it calculated?

Things to do Before Raising Funds: How Qapita Can Help
October 14, 2021

Things to do Before Raising Funds: How Qapita Can Help

We have compiled a list of things you can do to facilitate the funding process!

Is it necessary to have a cofounder agreement?
October 14, 2021

Is it necessary to have a cofounder agreement?

It can be tempting to forgo drafting a cofounder agreement especially when you are friends- there's trust and no conflicts.

ESOP Trust in India
September 27, 2021

ESOP Trust in India

An ESOP Trust is specifically created and registered for the purpose of implementing ESOP Plan.

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet
September 17, 2021

3 Key Things to Watch Out For in Your Term Sheet

During fundraising, various term sheets may be offered from different investors.

How to Create a CapTable
September 3, 2021

How to Create a CapTable

a captable shows “who owns what” and “what proportion of the company a shareholder owns”.

ESOP Academy Chapter 5: Tax Considerations

ESOP Academy Chapter 5: Tax Considerations

This introductory article is designed to help you better understand ESOPs.

Decoding Liquidity Programs for Private Markets with Skanda Jayaraman, CEO of Qapita Marketplace
September 1, 2022

Decoding Liquidity Programs for Private Markets with Skanda Jayaraman, CEO of Qapita Marketplace

Welcome to this special edition of Fables Of ESOP. In this we seek to deconstruct the basics of liquidity programs for you.

Why are startups opting for ESOPs?
February 2, 2022

Why are startups opting for ESOPs?

ESOP is a hiring and retention strategy that provides a competitive edge and helps create a motivated and energized workforce.

Is it necessary to have a cofounder agreement?
October 14, 2021

Is it necessary to have a cofounder agreement?

It can be tempting to forgo drafting a cofounder agreement especially when you are friends- there's trust and no conflicts.

Decoding Liquidity Programs for Private Markets with Skanda Jayaraman, CEO of Qapita Marketplace
September 1, 2022

Decoding Liquidity Programs for Private Markets with Skanda Jayaraman, CEO of Qapita Marketplace

Welcome to this special edition of Fables Of ESOP. In this we seek to deconstruct the basics of liquidity programs for you.

Qapita: CapTable Management Simplified
August 5, 2022

Qapita: CapTable Management Simplified

Pallavi Nautiyal, QAPITA’s North India Head, talks about the problems caused from improper CapTable maintenance.

The Story of GRIP: How to build a compelling product in a People-First startup and get funded by your users

The Story of GRIP: How to build a compelling product in a People-First startup and get funded by your users

In this edition of Fables Of ESOP, we speak with the team from GRIP — Vivek Gulati, Co-founder and COO; Nimisha Dua VP-HR at GRIP.

Finance Act 2022- What’s in it for Startups?
April 25, 2022

Finance Act 2022- What’s in it for Startups?

Startups and Individuals tax payers had many expectations from the Finance Act. It was able to meet some while it missed a few.

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