Equity Education
May 2024
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP)
This article explores how ESOPs work in different countries. Whether you’re setting up an employee stock ownership...
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Startup Fundraising
May 2024
Pre-seed funding
Learn what distinguishes pre-seed funding from other types of startup funding, including the different types of...
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Equity Education
April 2024
Restricted stock awards (RSA)
Restricted stock awards are a type of restricted stock equity award. Learn how vesting, taxes, and termination work for...
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Startup Fundraising
April 2024
Debt financing
Debt financing—including SBA loans, credit lines, and bonds—is when companies borrow money and pay it back, typically...
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Equity Education
April 2024
Equity refresh
An equity refresh grant is a stock grant issued to tenured employees. Equity refreshes help retain top performers and...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
409A valuations
Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation...
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Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
Single-member LLC
A single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a company that is owned and operated by one person who receives limited liability...
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Compensation
March 2024
Total rewards statements
A total rewards statement shows employees the annual value of their total compensation package. See examples to get...
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Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
LLC operating agreement
An LLC operating agreement outlines the ownership and corporate governance of a limited liability company. Learn what...
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Compensation
March 2024
Equity compensation
Equity compensation is a non-cash part of overall compensation and benefits. Learn the different types of equity...
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Founder Education
February 2024
Building your founding team
In this article, we’ll cover the various startup positions, when to bring on which type of founding team member, and...
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Equity Education
February 2024
Employee equity in France: understanding BSPCEs
Employee ownership schemes are now available to a wider pool of French workers than ever before, including the most...
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