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 Middle Market Private Equity
What is middle market private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is middle market private.
Equity ManagementDo Private Companies Have Shareholders
Do private companies have shareholders explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See do private companies have.
Equity ManagementHow does Equity Dilution Work
How does equity dilution work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does equity dilution work tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat's the Difference Between Common Stock and Preferred Stock
What's the difference between common stock and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementRestricted Stock Units vs Restricted Stock
Restricted stock units vs restricted stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See restricted stock units vs.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Share of Ownership in a Company
What is a share of ownership in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a share.
Equity ManagementFunds of Funds Private Equity
Funds of funds private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See funds of funds private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementAre Restricted Stock Units Taxed As Ordinary Income
Are restricted stock units taxed as ordinary income explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Tender Offer for a Stock
What is a tender offer for a stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a tender offer.
Equity ManagementHow to Fund Your Startup
How to fund your startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to fund your startup tracked.
Equity ManagementDo Preferred Stock Have Voting Rights
Do preferred stock have voting rights explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See do preferred stock have voting.
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.
Equity ManagementValue Creation in Private Equity
Value creation in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See value creation in private equity.
Equity ManagementQualified Small Business Stock Sale
Qualified small business stock sale explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See qualified small business stock.
Equity ManagementWhat is Fair Value of a Stock
What is fair value of a stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is fair value of a stock tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does Diluted Shares Mean
What does diluted shares mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does diluted shares mean tracked.
Equity ManagementAcquired a New Stake in
Acquired a new stake in explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See acquired a new stake in tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does it Mean When a Company Offers Equity
What does it mean when a company offers equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Funds Business Structure and Operations
Private equity funds business structure and operations explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementStock Sale Treated As an Asset Sale
Stock sale treated as an asset sale explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See stock sale treated as an asset.
Equity ManagementWhat's the Difference Between Common and Preferred Stock
What's the difference between common and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhat does Tendering Shares Mean
What does tendering shares mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does tendering shares mean.
Equity ManagementStrike Price vs Preferred Price
Strike price vs preferred price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See strike price vs preferred price.
Equity ManagementHow does Company Equity Work
How does company equity work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does company equity work tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does a Stock Warrant Work
How does a stock warrant work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does a stock warrant work tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does an 83b Election do
What does an 83b election do explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does an 83b election do tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does Share Dilution Work
How does share dilution work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does share dilution work tracked.
Equity ManagementUs Private Equity Fund Compliance Guide
Us private equity fund compliance guide explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See us private equity fund.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Value of Shares in a Company
How to calculate value of shares in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to calculate value.
Equity ManagementHow to Sell Shares of Your Company
How to sell shares of your company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to sell shares of your.
Equity ManagementWhat is Strike Price in Option
What is strike price in option explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is strike price in option.
Equity ManagementHow is Strike Price Determined
How is strike price determined explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how is strike price determined.
Equity ManagementHow to Make a Startup Company
How to make a startup company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to make a startup company tracked.
Equity ManagementEquity for First 10 Employees
Equity for first 10 employees explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See equity for first 10 employees tracked.
Equity ManagementCommon Equity vs Preferred Equity
Common equity vs preferred equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common equity vs preferred equity.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Secondary Market
What is a secondary market explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a secondary market tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Pre Money Valuation
What is a pre money valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a pre money valuation tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is the J Curve in Private Equity
What is the j curve in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is the j curve in private.
Equity ManagementHaving Equity in a Company
Having equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See having equity in a company tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Venture Capitalist Firm
What is a venture capitalist firm explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a venture capitalist firm.
Equity ManagementCommon Shares and Preferred Shares
Common shares and preferred shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common shares and preferred.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Company
What is an equity company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity company tracked.
Equity ManagementHow Are Restricted Stock Awards Taxed
How are restricted stock awards taxed explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how are restricted stock.
Equity ManagementFully Diluted vs Outstanding Shares
Fully diluted vs outstanding shares explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See fully diluted vs outstanding.
Equity ManagementWhats the Difference Between Preferred and Common Stock
Whats the difference between preferred and common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementWhere to Buy Stock Warrants
Where to buy stock warrants explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See where to buy stock warrants tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Common Stock
What is common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is common stock tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementDo You Pay Taxes on Equity
Do you pay taxes on equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See do you pay taxes on equity tracked.