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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.
ESOP basics
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Growth shares vs ESOPs in India: what should startups consider?
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 9:11:35 PM
For an Indian startup thinking about employee equity, the conversation often starts with ESOPs.
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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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Why Indian startups should set up their ESOP sooner rather than later
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 8:36:12 PM
For an early-stage founder, an ESOP can feel like something to deal with later.
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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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How to update your cap table after a funding round
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 8:00:44 PM
Closing a funding round doesn't end the cap-table work.
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Pre-due-diligence cap table checklist for Indian startups
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 7:43:24 PM
Before a funding round, acquisition or exit, Indian startups should reconcile their cap table with their shareholder records, ESOP records, equity...
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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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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.