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.
Outstanding Shares vs Fully Diluted
Outstanding shares vs fully diluted explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See outstanding shares vs fully.
Equity ManagementIs Exercise Price and Strike Price the Same
Is exercise price and strike price the same explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See is exercise price.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Pitch Deck Template
Private equity pitch deck template explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity pitch deck.
Equity ManagementPre Valuation vs Post Valuation
Pre valuation vs post valuation explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See pre valuation vs post valuation.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Piu Stock
What is a piu stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a piu stock tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWhat does Company Equity Mean
What does company equity mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does company equity mean tracked.
Equity ManagementHow does Private Equity Carry Work
How does private equity carry work explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how does private equity carry.
Equity ManagementDematerialisation of Shares of Private Company
Dematerialisation of shares of private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Diluted Shares Outstanding
How to calculate diluted shares outstanding explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to calculate diluted.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Due Diligence Framework
Private equity due diligence framework explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity due diligence.
Equity ManagementWhat Are Options in Stock
What are options in stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what are options in stock tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is Option Strike Price
What is option strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is option strike price tracked.
Equity ManagementSelling Shares of Private Company
Selling shares of private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See selling shares of private company.
Equity ManagementCan You Sell Private Stock
Can you sell private stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See can you sell private stock tracked.
Equity ManagementReturn of Allotment of Shares Meaning
Return of allotment of shares meaning explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See return of allotment of shares.
Equity ManagementEarly-stage Startup Metrics
Early-stage startup metrics explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See early-stage startup metrics tracked.
Equity ManagementVenture Capital Term Sheet Sample
Venture capital term sheet sample explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See venture capital term sheet sample.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Tender Offer Private Company
What is a tender offer private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a tender offer.
Equity ManagementContract for Equity in a Company
Contract for equity in a company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See contract for equity in a company.
Equity ManagementGrant Price vs Exercise Price
Grant price vs exercise price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See grant price vs exercise price tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat does the Equity of a Tax Mean
What does the equity of a tax mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does the equity of a tax.
Equity ManagementHow to Find Debt Equity Ratio
How to find debt equity ratio explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to find debt equity ratio tracked.
Equity ManagementA Share of Ownership in a Company is Known As
A share of ownership in a company is known as explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See a share of ownership.
Equity ManagementWhat do Warrants Mean in Stocks
What do warrants mean in stocks explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what do warrants mean in stocks.
Equity ManagementWhat Are Diluted Shares Outstanding
What are diluted shares outstanding explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what are diluted shares.
Equity ManagementHow to Value Equity in a Startup
How to value equity in a startup explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to value equity in a startup.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Lp in Private Equity
What is a lp in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a lp in private equity.
Equity ManagementDilution of Shares in a Private Company
Dilution of shares in a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See dilution of shares.
Equity ManagementWhat does Equity Stake Mean
What does equity stake mean explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what does equity stake mean tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Options Strike Price
What is an options strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an options strike price.
Equity ManagementWhats the Difference Between Common Stock and Preferred Stock
Whats the difference between common stock and preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementOption Price vs Strike Price
Option price vs strike price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See option price vs strike price tracked.
Equity Management83(b) Election Requirements
83(b) election requirements explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 83(b) election requirements tracked.
Equity ManagementPreferred Vs. Common Stock
Preferred vs. common stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See preferred vs. common stock tracked.
Equity ManagementHow is Equity Compensation Taxed
How is equity compensation taxed explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how is equity compensation taxed.
Equity ManagementWhen to File 83b Election
When to file 83b election explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See when to file 83b election tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Option
What is an equity option explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity option tracked.
Equity ManagementCommon Vs. Preferred Stock
Common vs. preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See common vs. preferred stock tracked.
Equity ManagementStrike Price vs Market Price
Strike price vs market price explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See strike price vs market price tracked.
Equity ManagementWhat is an Equity Refresh
What is an equity refresh explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is an equity refresh tracked.
Equity Management83(b) Election Timing
83(b) election timing explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See 83(b) election timing tracked automatically.
Equity ManagementWho Are Lps in Private Equity
Who are lps in private equity explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See who are lps in private equity tracked.
Equity ManagementPhantom Stock Plan Private Company
Phantom stock plan private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See phantom stock plan private.
Equity ManagementWhat is a Preferred Stock
What is a preferred stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See what is a preferred stock tracked.
Equity ManagementHow to Calculate Fair Market Value of Stock
How to calculate fair market value of stock explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to calculate fair.
Equity ManagementPro Forma Balance Sheet for a Startup Business
Pro forma balance sheet for a startup business explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table.
Equity ManagementPrivate Equity Hurdle Rate Example
Private equity hurdle rate example explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See private equity hurdle rate.
Equity ManagementHow to Sell Stock in a Private Company
How to sell stock in a private company explained for founders — what it means, and what it changes on your cap table. See how to sell stock.