Equity & cap table guides.
2815 plain-English guides on stock options, vesting, 409A valuations, SAFEs, and cap table basics — written for the specific person asking, not a generic definition.
How to Raise Capital for a Startup
How to raise capital for a startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to raise capital.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Common and Preferred Stock
Difference between common and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See difference between.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Common Stock and Preferred Stock
Difference between common stock and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementSecondary Market for Private Company Shares
Secondary market for private company shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See secondary market.
Equity ManagementVirtual Data Room for Startups
Virtual data room for startups explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See virtual data room for startups.
Equity ManagementWhat does Having Equity in a Company Mean
What does having equity in a company mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does having equity.
Equity ManagementCommon Stock and Preferred Stock
Common stock and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common stock and preferred stock.
Equity ManagementAsset Sale vs Stock Sale
Asset sale vs stock sale explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See asset sale vs stock sale tracked.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Preferred and Common Stock
Difference between preferred and common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See difference between.
Equity ManagementHow do Startups Raise Money
How do startups raise money explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how do startups raise money tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does Equity Work in a Company
How does equity work in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does equity work in a company.
Equity ManagementWhat is the Secondary Market
What is the secondary market explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is the secondary market tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does Private Equity Make Money
How does private equity make money explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does private equity make.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity
What is a simple agreement for future equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a simple.
Equity ManagementSection 83(b) Election
Section 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See section 83(b) election tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementAccounting Software for Venture Capital
Accounting software for venture capital explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See accounting software.
Equity ManagementWhat is Tvpi in Private Equity
What is tvpi in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is tvpi in private equity.
Equity ManagementWhat is an 83(b) Election
What is an 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an 83(b) election tracked.
Equity ManagementStock Sale vs Asset Sale
Stock sale vs asset sale explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See stock sale vs asset sale tracked.
Equity ManagementHow to Raise Money for Startup
How to raise money for startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to raise money for startup.
Equity ManagementQualified Small Business Stock (qsbs)
Qualified small business stock (qsbs) explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See qualified small business stock.
Equity ManagementFund of Funds Private Equity
Fund of funds private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See fund of funds private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Equity in a Company
What is equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is equity in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementQualified Small Business Stock Requirements
Qualified small business stock requirements explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See qualified small business.
Equity ManagementWhat is the Difference Between Common and Preferred Stock
What is the difference between common and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWarrants to Purchase Common Stock
Warrants to purchase common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See warrants to purchase common stock.
Equity ManagementSecondary Stock Market for Private Companies
Secondary stock market for private companies explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See secondary stock market.
Equity ManagementHow to Value Private Company
How to value private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to value private company tracked.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Deal Sourcing Strategies
Private equity deal sourcing strategies explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity deal sourcing.
Equity ManagementWhat does Equity in a Company Mean
What does equity in a company mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does equity in a company.
Equity ManagementSelling Shares on Secondary Market
Selling shares on secondary market explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See selling shares on secondary.
Equity ManagementRaising Capital for a Startup
Raising capital for a startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See raising capital for a startup tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is the Strike Price of an Option
What is the strike price of an option explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is the strike price.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Strike Price in Options
What is a strike price in options explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a strike price in options.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Term Sheet in Business
What is a term sheet in business explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a term sheet in business.
Equity ManagementHow to File 83b Election
How to file 83b election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to file 83b election tracked.
Equity ManagementFair Market Value Business Valuation
Fair market value business valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See fair market value business.
Equity ManagementWhat is Equity in a Business
What is equity in a business explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is equity in a business tracked.
Equity ManagementPre vs Post Money Valuation
Pre vs post money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pre vs post money valuation tracked.
Equity ManagementValue Creation Levers Private Equity
Value creation levers private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See value creation levers private.
Equity ManagementTypes of Debt Financing for Startups
Types of debt financing for startups explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See types of debt financing.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Deal Sourcing Best Practices
Private equity deal sourcing best practices explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity deal.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Ppm in Private Equity
What is a ppm in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a ppm in private equity.
Equity ManagementMeaning of Equity in Business
Meaning of equity in business explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See meaning of equity in business tracked.
Equity Management409A Valuation vs Strike Price
409a valuation vs strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 409a valuation vs strike price.
Equity ManagementHow to Sell Private Shares
How to sell private shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to sell private shares tracked.
Equity ManagementHow do Stock Warrants Work
How do stock warrants work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how do stock warrants work tracked.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Equity Value of a Private Company
How to calculate equity value of a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.