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November 2, 2023

What is an ESOP Surrender Program?

ESOP Surrender Program allows employees to voluntarily surrender or sell back their allotted options to the company.

September 6, 2023

Unlocking India's Digital Share Revolution: Demat Shares Explained

In this blog, we will delve into the world of demat shares, understand the various players and intermediaries involved to open and maintain demat shares

August 17, 2023

Share Purchase Agreement 101

Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is a legal document signed between an investor wanting to buy shares in a private or public unlisted company from existing shareholder(s).

August 9, 2023

A Primer on Startup Secondaries: Decoding the Process and Compliance in Private Company Transactions

In a private limited company, shareholders hold the authority to determine the ownership of the company, which is governed by the AOA. In this blog we will explore the process and considerations involved in transferring shares within a private limited company.

July 31, 2023

Demystifying Unlisted Shares: Everything You Need to Know

Companies can be broadly classified as either private limited or public limited, based on their ownership structure and whether their shares are traded on a stock exchange.

July 20, 2023

What are Secondary Funds

Secondary funds, in the context of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), refer to investment funds that focus on purchasing existing shares in companies rather than making primary investments.

July 18, 2023

How are ESOPS taxed in India

We know that ESOPs are taxed but most of us are rather not certain on the nuisances of taxes that are levied, in this article lets break it down and understand the tax treatment on ESOPs.

July 17, 2023

Navigating the Funding Winter: Unlocking Liquidity through Secondaries

Read this blog to know more about funding and market trends of the past few years, the emergence of discounted secondaries, and the potential impact on employee morale and overall company performance.

July 14, 2023

Understanding ESOP Trusts in India

This blog aims to shed light on ESOP Trusts in India, exploring their role, employee benefits trust, legal framework, employee welfare trust, and key considerations for businesses and employees.

July 13, 2023

ESOP Liquidity Structuring in India: Understanding Surrender, Exercise, Buyback, and Secondary Share Transfer Programs

While ESOPs offer employees the opportunity to share in the success of their organization, it is crucial to understand the various aspects of ESOP liquidity structuring. In this blog, we will explore ESOP surrender, exercise, buyback, and secondary share transfer programs in the Indian context, shedding light on their mechanics and implications.

July 5, 2023

Qonversations on ESOP Liquidity: ESOP Surrender vs. ESOP Buyback

liquidity is a crucial aspect of ESOPs as it impacts employee retention and company attractiveness. Start-ups must demonstrate their ability to provide liquidity beyond ESOPs to retain valuable talent.

September 5, 2022

Fables of ESOP: August Edition

August continues to see ESOP pools expand as Liquidity shrinks

August 2, 2022

Fables of ESOP: July Edition

July sees ESOP liquidity dry up as companies announce pool expansions and fresh allocations

September 1, 2022

Decoding Liquidity Programs for Private Markets with Skanda Jayaraman, CEO of Qapita Marketplace

Welcome to this special edition of Fables Of ESOP. In this edition we seek to deconstruct the basics of liquidity programs for you.

October 5, 2022

Fables of ESOP: September Edition

Orange Health, CityMall & Niyo announce Buyback Programs while Q3 sees a sharp drop in Employee Liquidity