409A Valuations
Getting a 409A valuation is essential for companies granting equity compensation. Learn more about the ins and outs of valuations from our experts.
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ViewHow to Engage Participants at a Private Company
Take a look at this scenario: your employer offers a 401k retirement program with a contribution match(also known as free money), but you decide it’s too complicated to take advantage of the...
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ViewCrypto and Your 409A Valuation
Back in 2017 when my mom called me out of the blue to ask about “the Bitcoin trend” after hearing it mentioned on a Chinese talk radio show, I knew just how hot cryptocurrencies had become. Fast...
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ViewThe Pragmatic Guide to Startup Valuation
Startup valuation is a very nuanced topic. Everybody says it’s both an art and a science, and many smart people have written posts to try and articulate the method behind the madness. But at the...
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View409A Early-Stage Valuations: The Value Proposition
“Price, timeliness, and quality, I always tell the client that you can pick two of the three.” These were the words of wisdom a Deloitte partner passed down to me as a first year valuation...
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ViewPrivate Company Equity Statistics Report 2018
Making intelligent decisions about your company’s equity may be the most important thing you do as private company CFO, CEO, or founder. You and your team’s payout for all of your hard work depends...
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ViewYour First External Audit: Avoid 3 “Gotchas” Almost Every Company Misses
Avoid these three pitfalls when preparing for your first audit. The post Your First External Audit: Avoid 3 “Gotchas” Almost Every Company Misses appeared first on Capshare Blog.
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ViewDematerialised Shares (Uncertificated Shares) in the United Kingdom (UK)
Well, its the 4th of July here in the States and I am thinking of our old motherland. In light of Brexit, I am a little sad the UK hasn’t reached out to the US to rekindle an old relationship!...
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View3 Ways to Issue Paperless, or Electronic, Stock Certificates (Including a Free Option)
If you own shares in the Walt Disney Company, you can spend an extra $50 to buy a fancy paper stock certificate. But there is an important disclaimer on the website where you buy the certificate:...
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ViewFinding Early Liquidity: 6 Things Founders Should Consider Before Selling Their Shares
Five years ago, finding buyers for the shares of a private startup was basically impossible. Now electronic platforms and an entire cottage industry of buyers have emerged, but what are the risks...
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ViewPublic and Private Market Convergence: Part 1
I would like to look at the evidence and recent developments that indicate a significant amount of convergence between public and private markets and then speculate on just how far it will go. In...
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ViewDo I really need an expensive 409A valuation report to tell me that my startup is worth nothing?
For many startups, the short answer is “no.” Some startups can create their own 409A valuation report for $0 using a DIY 409A calculator we built. This calculator will build your entire report for...
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View409A Valuations vs Venture Valuations
In my career, there is one question I’ve answered more than any other. What is the difference between a 409A valuation and a venture capital (VC) valuation? I’d wager I’m one of the world’s top...
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View409A Made Simple: Understanding Your Company’s Valuation
Explore Shareworks Valuation Services If you’re a startup that grants stock options to its employees, chances are you’ve heard of 409A, a section of the US tax code that’s been around since 2004.
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ViewThe Basics of Convertible Notes: Convertible Note Terms
The word term has several meanings. It might mean a period of time. It could refer to terminology, like the jargon in a specific industry, or it can refer to a series of agreements, as in, “those...
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ViewWhy Experience Matters in Your 409A Provider
Experience. It’s what you’re paying for when you hire an attorney, your accountant, or even a plumber. And it’s no different when it comes to choosing a 409A provider for your company’s 409A...
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ViewHow to Find the Right 409A Provider…and Why It Really Matters
So, you’re a new startup and you want to attract the best talent – the crème de la crème of the industry. How do you convince them to join your company in a competitive hiring market? Why not...
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ViewGust vs Carta vs Shareworks Startup Edition
The biggest difference between Gust, Capshare, and Carta is that Gust is really geared towards the earliest of stages. They’re definitely trying to move past that but the equity management side of...
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ViewIndependent 409A Valuations – How to Choose a Firm
Finding a good independent 409A valuation firm can be difficult, especially with all the misinformation out there. Although we have written the definitive guide to protecting yourself through safe...
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View409A Process: Best Practices and What to Expect
So you are looking to get a 409A valuation and you are wondering about the 409A process? You’ve come to the right place. We have been performing 409A valuations for the better part of a decade...
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ViewCarta Pricing (Formerly eShares) vs Shareworks Startup Edition Pricing
Updated 9/7/2018 Pricing Transparency One of the main differences between Carta pricing (formerly eShares) and Capshare pricing is transparency. While Carta’s sales reps might be able to charge...
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