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How equity dilution affects ESOPs in India
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 8:12:04 PM
Equity dilution is a normal part of a startup's growth.
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Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 8:12:04 PM
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How multiple funding rounds impact your ESOP pool and ownership
Abhishek Ray: Sep 25, 2026, 7:17:50 PM
Raising investment can change much more than the amount of money in your bank account.
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What’s a typical ESOP pool size for employees?
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 6:55:00 PM
There is no single ESOP pool percentage that works for every startup.
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Why you should create an ESOP pool before raising investment
Abhishek Ray: Sep 25, 2026, 6:42:38 PM
When a startup is preparing to raise investment, founders usually focus on valuation, investor conversations, financial projections and due diligence.
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How to create and manage an ESOP pool in India
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 6:32:13 PM
For an Indian startup, an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) pool is more than a percentage set aside for future hires.
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Cap table mistakes Indian startups should avoid
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 6:20:58 PM
A cap table can look simple when a company has only a few shareholders and a handful of transactions to record.
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Why a fully diluted cap table matters more than you think
Abhishek Ray: Sep 25, 2026, 6:11:35 PM
A startup's cap table can tell you who owns the company today.
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Why accurate cap tables are crucial for startups raising funds
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 5:59:22 PM
When a startup is preparing for a funding round or an acquisition, founders usually focus on the big things: financials, forecasts, investor...
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What should Indian startups prepare before raising funding?
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 5:47:36 PM
You’ve decided it’s time to raise your next round.
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Checklist for Indian startup data rooms: A practical guide
Sapta: Sep 25, 2026, 5:27:44 PM
When you’re preparing to raise investment, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items: your pitch deck, investor meetings, financial model, valuation...