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 Section 83(b) Election
What is section 83(b) election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is section 83(b) election.
Equity ManagementPreferred Stock V Common Stock
Preferred stock v common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See preferred stock v common stock.
Equity ManagementWhat does Stock Dilution Mean
What does stock dilution mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does stock dilution mean tracked.
Equity ManagementWhy do Companies Dilute Shares
Why do companies dilute shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See why do companies dilute shares.
Equity ManagementHow to Buy Stock Warrants
How to buy stock warrants explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to buy stock warrants tracked.
Equity ManagementDifference Between Common Shares and Preferred Shares
Difference between common shares and preferred shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhat is Private Equity Secondaries
What is private equity secondaries explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is private equity.
Equity ManagementStarting a Private Equity Company
Starting a private equity company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See starting a private equity company.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Post Money Valuation
What is a post money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a post money valuation.
Equity ManagementWhat is Diluted Shares Outstanding
What is diluted shares outstanding explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is diluted shares.
Equity ManagementHow to Sell Restricted Stock
How to sell restricted stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to sell restricted stock tracked.
Equity ManagementBuy Equity in a Company
Buy equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See buy equity in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementEquity Ownership in a Company
Equity ownership in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See equity ownership in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does Preferred Stock Differ From Common Stock
How does preferred stock differ from common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementBeing Offered Equity in a Company
Being offered equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See being offered equity in a company.
Equity ManagementOwning Equity in a Company
Owning equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See owning equity in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is the Meaning of Equity in Business
What is the meaning of equity in business explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is the meaning.
Equity ManagementHow do Restricted Stock Units Work
How do restricted stock units work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how do restricted stock units.
Equity ManagementWhat's the Difference Between Preferred Stock and Common Stock
What's the difference between preferred stock and common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementTerm Sheet or Terms Sheet
Term sheet or terms sheet explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See term sheet or terms sheet tracked.
Equity ManagementWhere to Mail 83b Election
Where to mail 83b election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See where to mail 83b election tracked.
Equity ManagementPros and Cons of Venture Capital Financing
Pros and cons of venture capital financing explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pros and cons of venture.
Equity ManagementCommon Stock vs Preffered Stock
Common stock vs preffered stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common stock vs preffered stock.
Equity ManagementWhat is Carry Private Equity
What is carry private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is carry private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Startup Capital
What is a startup capital explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a startup capital tracked.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Fund Life Cycle
Private equity fund life cycle explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity fund life cycle.
Equity ManagementWhat Are Stock Warrants and How do They Work
What are stock warrants and how do they work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what are stock warrants.
Equity Management83(b) Tax Election
83(b) tax election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 83(b) tax election tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementCan You Sell Restricted Stock Units
Can you sell restricted stock units explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See can you sell restricted stock.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity J-curve
Private equity j-curve explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity j-curve tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat is Mean By Equity
What is mean by equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is mean by equity tracked automatically.
Equity Management83(b) Filing
83(b) filing explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 83(b) filing tracked automatically in Lovie, not.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Position
What is an equity position explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity position tracked.
Equity ManagementHow to Start in Private Equity
How to start in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to start in private equity.
Equity ManagementSale of Small Business Stock
Sale of small business stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See sale of small business stock tracked.
Equity ManagementTax Consequences of Receiving Company Stock
Tax consequences of receiving company stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See tax consequences.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Stock Strike Price
What is a stock strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a stock strike price tracked.
Equity ManagementSell Shares in Private Company
Sell shares in private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See sell shares in private company.
Equity ManagementWhat is Fully Diluted Shares
What is fully diluted shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is fully diluted shares tracked.
Equity ManagementGp vs Lp Venture Capital
Gp vs lp venture capital explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See gp vs lp venture capital tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is the Secondary Stock Market
What is the secondary stock market explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is the secondary stock.
Equity ManagementWhat is Stock Strike Price
What is stock strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is stock strike price tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Strike in Stocks
What is a strike in stocks explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a strike in stocks tracked.
Equity ManagementHow to Determine Pre Money Valuation
How to determine pre money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to determine pre money.
Equity ManagementWhat does Common Stock Mean
What does common stock mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does common stock mean tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does Equity Look Like
What does equity look like explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does equity look like tracked.
Equity ManagementBest Way to Fund a Startup
Best way to fund a startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See best way to fund a startup tracked.
Equity ManagementStocks Purchased in the Secondary Market Are Purchased
Stocks purchased in the secondary market are purchased explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.