The Vestd Blog

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How to choose the best ESOP platform for Indian businesses

Setting up an ESOP is a big milestone for any growing business. But as your team grows, so does the work that comes with managing it. What starts as a simple spreadsheet can quickly turn into multiple grant letters, vesting schedules, approvals,...

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Can ESOPs be an alternative to cash bonuses for startups?

Your startup has just had a great year. Revenue is up. The team delivered. A major customer came on board. You closed a funding round. Now someone...

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ESOPs: Understanding the business case for employee equity

Imagine you're a founder of a growing startup.

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How ESOPs can help Indian startups attract and retain talent

You’ve found the person you want to hire. They have the right experience. They’ve spoken to the team. They like the product. They’re excited about...

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ESOP compensation: A practical guide for Indian startups

For an early-stage startup, compensation is rarely just about salary.

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Employee equity: How much should Indian startups give?

There is no universal percentage of equity that every startup should give its employees.

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Should I give equity to early employees in India? Here’s why

For an early-stage startup, every hire matters. The first few employees often take on responsibilities well beyond their job descriptions, work...

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When is the right time to give employees ESOPs in India?

There is no single funding round, revenue milestone or company size that automatically makes it the “right” time to give employees ESOPs.

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Equity dilution explained: Understanding changes in startup ownership

Equity dilution is one of the most important concepts for founders, investors and employees to understand as a startup grows.

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Why equity dilution isn’t always a bad thing for founders

Equity dilution is one of the topics founders tend to think about carefully, and for good reason. Every time a company issues new shares, an existing...

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