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Special purpose vehicle (SPV)
Learn about special purpose vehicles, including how they work, common uses and how SPVs differ from conventional private funds.
Incentive stock options (ISO)
Learn everything you need to know about incentive stock options, including how ISOs work, tax benefits, and how ISOs differ from other types of equity.
83(b) election
The tax implications of an 83(b) election vary by the type of equity you hold. In this article, we cover important due dates, filing information, and what to include in form 83(b).
Cap tables
In this article, we explain everything early-stage founders need to know about cap tables, including how to build a cap table, manage company ownership, and prepare for fundraising.
Special purpose vehicle (SPV)
Learn about special purpose vehicles, including how they work, common uses and how SPVs differ from conventional private funds.
Incentive stock options (ISO)
83(b) election
Cap tables
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Startup Fundraising 101
Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.
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Venture Capital 101
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Cap Table 101
Understand cap tables from the founder’s chair—from incorporation to the exit of a fictional company.
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Equity 101
Learn everything you need to understand and navigate the power of equity, one step at a time.
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Startup Fundraising 101
Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.
Venture Capital 101
Learn the fundamentals of starting a venture capital fund.
Cap Table 101
Understand cap tables from the founder’s chair—from incorporation to the exit of a fictional company.
Equity 101
Learn everything you need to understand and navigate the power of equity, one step at a time.
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Founder Education
April 2025
How taxes work for LLCs
Learn how LLC taxation works, what makes LLCs “pass-through” entities, how different types of equity are taxed, and why LLCs avoid double taxation.
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Liquidity
April 2025
Single-trigger vs. double-trigger RSUs
A double-trigger RSU structure is common, but single-trigger RSUs can have more benefits for employees of late-stage private companies. Learn more.
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Product Education
April 2025
Rule 144
Understanding SEC Rule 144 is essential for most private companies. Learn about Rule 144 of the Securities Act, the Rule 144 date and holding period, and how it could affect your business.
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Equity Education
March 2025
Stock warrants
Learn everything you need to know about warrants, including what they are, their key components, and when to issue them.
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Equity Education
March 2025
Warrants vs. options
As your company grows and scales, you may have to issue both stock options and warrants at one point or another. What's the difference between the two?
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Equity Education
March 2025
Form 1099-B
Did you receive Form 1099-B from your broker-dealer? Learn more about Form 1099-B and who receives it in this overview.
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Equity Education
March 2025
Equity management
As your company grows, equity management can get complex. This comprehensive guide explains the basics of equity management and why it is essential for startup success.
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Data & Research
March 2025
The typical time between VC rounds is shrinking in SaaS and rising in fintech
The median wait time between a seed round and a Series A is much longer today than it was three years ago. At other stages, the difference is even more noticeable—though not in all sectors.
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Founder Education
February 2025
Form 3921
If any of your employees exercised an ISO in the last tax year, your company is required to file Form 3921 with the IRS. Learn how and when to file IRS Form 3921.
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