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Exit-only ESOPs in India: how do they work and when do they make sense?
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 9:21:43 PM
Most employees think of an ESOP as something they gradually vest and eventually exercise.
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Understanding preferential rights in Indian startup funding
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 9:01:40 PM
When an Indian startup raises institutional funding, the headline numbers usually get the most attention.
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Understanding employee equity benchmarks in Indian startups
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 8:50:27 PM
One of the first questions founders hear when hiring senior talent is:
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Digital equity management: A smarter way to manage ownership in India
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 8:13:19 PM
For many Indian startups, equity management starts with a spreadsheet.
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Five signs your startup has outgrown spreadsheets for equity management
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 8:05:45 PM
Most startups don't start with equity management software.
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What makes a cap table investor-ready in India?
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 6:55:00 PM
A cap table is more than a record of who owns shares in a company. For an Indian startup preparing for fundraising, it is a way to explain how...
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What do investors look for in an Indian startup cap Table?
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 6:45:42 PM
When an investor is evaluating an Indian startup, the pitch deck tells them what the business could become.
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How to negotiate equity as part of your compensation package in India
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 6:10:38 PM
A startup offer might look something like this:
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Equity for all? Understanding the risks and rewards of employee ownership
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 5:56:17 PM
Employee ownership sounds straightforward: give employees a stake in the company, and everyone has more reason to care about its success.
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Founder vesting: your startup’s equity safety net
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 2:46:24 PM
Founders spend a lot of time deciding how much equity each person should own.