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.
Preferred Shares vs Common Stock
Preferred shares vs common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See preferred shares vs common stock.
Equity ManagementStrike Price vs Stock Price
Strike price vs stock price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See strike price vs stock price tracked.
Equity ManagementStock Deal vs Asset Deal
Stock deal vs asset deal explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See stock deal vs asset deal tracked.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Common Stock and Preferred Stock in Table
Difference between common stock and preferred stock in table explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhat is Equity in a Private Company
What is equity in a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is equity in a private.
Equity ManagementWhat Are Restricted Stock Awards
What are restricted stock awards explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what are restricted stock awards.
Equity ManagementTax Treatment of Rollover Equity
Tax treatment of rollover equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See tax treatment of rollover equity.
Equity ManagementPreferred Stock and Common Stock
Preferred stock and common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See preferred stock and common stock.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Common and Preferred Shares
Difference between common and preferred shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementMiddle Market Private Equity Companies
Middle market private equity companies explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See middle market private equity.
Equity ManagementGp vs Lp Private Equity
Gp vs lp private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See gp vs lp private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Restricted Stock Units
What is restricted stock units explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is restricted stock units.
Equity ManagementSection 83(b)
Section 83(b) explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See section 83(b) tracked automatically in Lovie, not.
Equity ManagementWhat is Strike Price in Stocks
What is strike price in stocks explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is strike price in stocks.
Equity ManagementWhat does Carry Mean in Private Equity
What does carry mean in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does carry mean.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Stock and Options
Difference between stock and options explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See difference between stock.
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 ManagementWhen Are Restricted Stock Units Taxed
When are restricted stock units taxed explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See when are restricted stock.
Equity ManagementShare of Ownership in a Company
Share of ownership in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See share of ownership in a company.
Equity ManagementWhat is Tender Offer in Stocks
What is tender offer in stocks explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is tender offer in stocks.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Offering
What is an equity offering explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity offering tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Rvpi in Private Equity
What is rvpi in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is rvpi in private equity.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Portfolio Company in Private Equity
What is a portfolio company in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a portfolio.
Equity ManagementWhat does it Mean to Own Equity in a Company
What does it mean to own equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does it mean.
Equity ManagementHow to File 83(b) Election
How to file 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to file 83(b) election tracked.
Equity ManagementCommon vs Preferred Stock Startup
Common vs preferred stock startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common vs preferred stock startup.
Equity ManagementRestricted Stock Awards vs Units
Restricted stock awards vs units explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See restricted stock awards vs units.
Equity ManagementHow is Company Valuation Calculated
How is company valuation calculated explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how is company valuation.
Equity ManagementShare Valuation Methods for Private Company
Share valuation methods for private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See share valuation methods.
Equity ManagementWhat does Post Money Valuation Mean
What does post money valuation mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does post money valuation.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Value Creation Strategies
Private equity value creation strategies explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity value.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Deal Management Software
Private equity deal management software explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity deal.
Equity ManagementHow to File an 83b Election
How to file an 83b election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to file an 83b election tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Section 83(b) Election
What is a section 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a section 83(b) election.
Equity ManagementHow do Startup Options Work
How do startup options work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how do startup options work tracked.
Equity ManagementIs Strike Price and Exercise Price the Same
Is strike price and exercise price the same explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See is strike price.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding
How to calculate fully diluted shares outstanding explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhat does Tender Shares Mean
What does tender shares mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does tender shares mean tracked.
Equity ManagementPitch Deck for Venture Capital
Pitch deck for venture capital explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pitch deck for venture capital.
Equity ManagementWhat does Fair Value Mean in Stocks
What does fair value mean in stocks explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does fair value mean.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Equity and Stock
Difference between equity and stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See difference between equity.
Equity ManagementCapital Account Statement Private Equity
Capital account statement private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See capital account statement.
Equity ManagementWhat is Meant By Private Company
What is meant by private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is meant by private company.
Equity ManagementHow to Raise Fund for Startup
How to raise fund for startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to raise fund for startup tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does Pcap Stand for Private Equity
What does pcap stand for private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does pcap stand.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Strike Price
How to calculate strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to calculate strike price tracked.
Equity ManagementDeal Sourcing in Private Equity
Deal sourcing in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See deal sourcing in private equity.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Warrant
What is an equity warrant explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity warrant tracked.