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.
What is Post Money Valuation
What is post money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is post money valuation tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Restricted Stock Award
What is restricted stock award explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is restricted stock award.
Equity ManagementPre and Post Money Valuation
Pre and post money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pre and post money valuation tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Pre-money Valuation
What is pre-money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is pre-money valuation tracked.
Equity ManagementValuation of a Private Company
Valuation of a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See valuation of a private company.
Equity ManagementTypical Private Equity Deal Structure
Typical private equity deal structure explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See typical private equity deal.
Equity ManagementWhat does it Mean to Exercise Shares
What does it mean to exercise shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does it mean to exercise.
Equity ManagementCompanies Owned By Private Equity
Companies owned by private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See companies owned by private equity.
Equity ManagementSection 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock
Section 1202 qualified small business stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See section 1202 qualified.
Equity ManagementWhat do Private Equity Companies do
What do private equity companies do explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what do private equity companies.
Equity ManagementPre-money Valuation Definition
Pre-money valuation definition explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pre-money valuation definition.
Equity ManagementEnterprise Value of Private Company
Enterprise value of private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See enterprise value of private.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Due Diligence Services
Private equity due diligence services explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity due diligence.
Equity ManagementGetting Equity in a Company
Getting equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See getting equity in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does Pre Money Valuation Mean
What does pre money valuation mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does pre money valuation.
Equity Management83(b) Form
83(b) form explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 83(b) form tracked automatically in Lovie, not.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Tender Offer for Shares
What is a tender offer for shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a tender offer for shares.
Equity ManagementWhat is Equity of a Company
What is equity of a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is equity of a company tracked.
Equity ManagementA Share of Ownership in a Company
A share of ownership in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See a share of ownership in a company.
Equity ManagementHow to Make Money in Private Equity
How to make money in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to make money in private.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Term Sheet in Finance
What is a term sheet in finance explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a term sheet in finance.
Equity ManagementHow to Value Shares in a Private Company
How to value shares in a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to value shares.
Equity ManagementEquity in a Company Definition
Equity in a company definition explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See equity in a company definition.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Deal
What is an equity deal explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity deal tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat does it Mean to Get Equity in a Company
What does it mean to get equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does it mean.
Equity ManagementDoes Equity Count As Income
Does equity count as income explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See does equity count as income tracked.
Equity ManagementAsset Sale vs Stock Sale Tax Consequences
Asset sale vs stock sale tax consequences explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See asset sale vs stock sale.
Equity ManagementWhat is Debt Financing for Startups
What is debt financing for startups explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is debt financing.
Equity ManagementHow Often do You Need a 409A Valuation
How often do you need a 409a valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how often do you need a 409a.
Equity ManagementWhen is 409A Valuation Required
When is 409a valuation required explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See when is 409a valuation required.
Equity ManagementStartup Offer Letter With Equity Template
Startup offer letter with equity template explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See startup offer letter.
Equity ManagementForm 83(b) Election
Form 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See form 83(b) election tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhere to File 83(b) Election
Where to file 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See where to file 83(b) election tracked.
Equity ManagementSelling Shares in a Private Company
Selling shares in a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See selling shares in a private.
Equity ManagementWhat is Common Stock vs Preferred Stock
What is common stock vs preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is common stock vs.
Equity ManagementHow to Fund a Startup
How to fund a startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to fund a startup tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Hurdle Rate in Private Equity
What is a hurdle rate in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a hurdle rate.
Equity ManagementHurdle Rate in Private Equity
Hurdle rate in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See hurdle rate in private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementHow is a Private Company Valued
How is a private company valued explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how is a private company valued.
Equity ManagementJ-curve Private Equity
J-curve private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See j-curve private equity tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementHow do Startup Accelerators Work
How do startup accelerators work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how do startup accelerators work.
Equity ManagementWhat does it Mean to Dilute Shares
What does it mean to dilute shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does it mean to dilute.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Strike Price
What is a strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a strike price tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Incentive Plan
What is an equity incentive plan explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity incentive plan.
Equity ManagementValuation of Private Company Shares
Valuation of private company shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See valuation of private company.
Equity ManagementForming a Private Equity Fund
Forming a private equity fund explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See forming a private equity fund tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a 83b Election
What is a 83b election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a 83b election tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat does Diluting Shares Mean
What does diluting shares mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does diluting shares mean.