IPO and Liquidity Events
Learn about all types of liquidity events, from tender offers to IPOs, the impact they have on your shareholders and how to successfully complete a liquidity event.
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ViewAre Direct Public Offerings the Latest Silicon Valley Disruption?
Among this year’s highly anticipated lineup of unicorn public offerings, one stood out from the rest. Following Spotify’s 2018 direct public offering (DPO) success, Slack became the second...
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ViewStock Option Lending: The Fastest Growing Market in the Private Company Liquidity Toolbox
At this point, it has been incredibly well documented how private companies are taking longer to make the leap and launch into the public arena. Despite the recent run of IPOs that resulted in...
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ViewThe Journey from Startup to IPO
The lifecycle of a private company is evolving. Over the last two decades, the timeline for companies to seek an entry to the public market has doubled from 6 to 12 years. 2019 has seen...
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ViewUS Government Shutdown Stalls Hot IPO Market
At the end of 2018 there was almost unprecedented enthusiasm about the potential for the IPO market in 2019. Several household technology names were rumored to be preparing to list as soon as Q1,...
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ViewDelivering the Tools to Grow From Seed to IPO
As Shareworks continues to invest in products and partnerships to serve our private company clients, we are excited to announce an expansion of our work with the Long Term Stock Exchange (LTSE)....
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ViewIPO or Bust! The SEC Wants More Companies to IPO and They’re Prepared to Help
The SEC is back in action and the message is clear: they want more private companies to go public. To help facilitate this goal, this week the SEC proposed allowing private companies of all sizes...
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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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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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ViewTender Offers Done Right: Six Steps to Success
As the average lifespan of VC-backed private companies continues to grow – 11 years at last count – it’s understandable that employees grow anxious for the opportunity to cash out their shares...
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ViewWealth of Capital Available to Private Companies Continues to Delay IPOs
The second quarter of 2018 was the fifth quarter in a row with over 10 venture-backed IPOs. While this is great news, it is still fairly insignificant when compared to the number of private...
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ViewIncrease Morale and Productivity with a Tender Offer
Employee stock options and shares can attract, retain and reward the talent you need to grow your business, but they can also lead to challenges for private companies, particularly if an exit...
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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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View6 Equity Dilution Terms Every Founder Needs to Know
Equity dilution is one of those subjects that always has people looking for a secret cheat sheet. Founders find themselves asking the question, “How can I prevent dilution?” And most experts would...
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ViewIPO Journey Workbook: Your Map to Success
The IPO team is comprised of diverse contributors from across your organization — from the Board of Directors to Finance and HR — and each has a unique set of responsibilities. Check out our IPO...
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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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ViewThe IPO Strikes Back
Growing a company? Hard. Hiring, motivating and retaining employees? Hard. Preparing your company for an IPO? Really hard. Finding the right IPO guidebook? Easy. Equity administration is...
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ViewIs a Tender Offer Right for You?
In this age of companies staying private longer, some private companies still have their sights clearly set on an IPO. Some are in “maybe someday” mode, while others may never choose to take the...
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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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