Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·3d agoPulley Shutdown: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cap Table Migration and Data BackupIf your company uses Pulley to manage its cap table, your first priority is to protect your equity records and plan the transition before…
Ramprasad Ohnu·Apr 15What I Learned About 409A Valuation as a First-Time FounderWhen I first heard the words 409A valuation, I only understood the technical definition. It’s the valuation used to determine the fair…
Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Aug 11, 2025How to Prepare for Your First 409A Valuation: Founder Checklist?A number of Startups end up in trouble due to improper valuation practices or neglecting valuation altogether. Many founders overestimate…
Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Mar 18, 2025Should Startups Hire an Independent Firm for 409A Valuations?In states such as California, your employees could end up paying up to 25% in penalties for 409A violations. With the immediate taxability…
Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Mar 3, 2025Implications of Inaccurate 409A ValuationsThe implications of inaccurate 409A valuations are crucial yet overlooked due to the complicated nature of the law. Until the IRS chases on…
InILLUMINATIONbyAysha Saifi·Dec 26, 2024How to Develop Comprehensive Valuation Strategies from Seed Stage to Exit?Valuation is important for any startup, whether at the seed stage or when it plans to exit. Decisions on financing, growth, and eventual…
Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Dec 23, 2024409A Valuation as a Strategic Advantage: Creative Approaches for StartupsA 409a valuation determines the fair market worth of the common shares of a private firm. If you’re a founder, you need this value to issue…
Eqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Nov 18, 2024Role of Financial Projections in 409A ValuationsWhile equity compensation has always been a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent, the decline in 409A valuations since 2021…
Karan Sharma·Mar 26, 2024Understanding 409A Valuations — What You Need to KnowWhen startups offer stock options to attract talent, they need to figure out the worth of their common shares. For privately-held…
InILLUMINATION’S MIRRORbyEqvista | Cap Table & Valuations·Nov 20, 2023Legal and Tax Implications of Converting from LLC to C CorpYour company’s future success and viability may hinge on the legal structure you choose now. With favorable tax treatment and ease of…
