Tomas Milar

Tomas Milar

Founder & CEO

Tomas Milar is the Founder and CEO of Eqvista, where he is building the financial infrastructure private markets need to scale. He leads Eqvista in delivering real-time, audit-defensible valuations backed by CFA and CVA analysts and IRS Enrolled Agents, together with comprehensive cap table management, through a single platform, which has surpassed $270 billion in assets under administration and serves tens of thousands of companies from early-stage startups to Pre-IPO firms and unicorns.

Tomas doesn’t just talk about innovation; he builds it. Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® eliminates the traditional weeks-long wait for valuation reports, giving founders instant access to certified, audit-ready valuations. He is also the founder of Cheqly, a neobank designed to work seamlessly with Eqvista, creating a unified financial platform for modern startups and SMEs. His vision is straightforward: "Eqvista issues stocks and Cheqly banks them." With a goal to reach $1 trillion in assets under administration, Tomas is focused on delivering the financial infrastructure that startups and SMEs actually need to thrive.

One of his previous successes, Startupr, became one of the largest incorporation providers in Hong Kong. He also acquired IncParadise, one of Nevada’s top registered agents, expanding operations into Wyoming.

Latest from Tomas

The 409A PDF Is Dead. It Just Doesn’t Know It Yet

Traditional 409A valuation reports have been the cornerstone of equity compensation compliance in the USA. These reports have shielded businesses from hefty IRS penalties for many years. But here’s the problem. Traditional 409A valuations can no longer keep up with the pace of modern businesses. The traditional 409A PDF report is a valuation snapshot you …

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Stepping into the Forbes Finance Council: A New Chapter in My Finance Journey

I’m pleased to announce my acceptance into the Forbes Finance Council, an exclusive, invitation-only community of accomplished finance executives, entrepreneurs, and investors shaping the future of global capital. It’s an honor to join this distinguished group and contribute to its mission of advancing thought leadership and innovation within the industry. Why I’m Joining the Forbes …

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Why Price Discovery Is the First Problem Worth Solving in Private Markets?

I have been in the private equity and valuation space long enough to see the same question surface over and over again: “How do we unlock liquidity for private companies?” It’s a fair question, because liquidity is the lifeblood of any market. Without it, capital is harder to raise, employees have fewer opportunities to realize …

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Aiming for $1 trillion in Clients Assets Valuation in Real-Time

Companies’ equity is the most powerful tool at any stage, from early angel rounds, through all the alphabet rounds, IPO, being publicly traded, or even being delisted. Every stage involves equity movement. Some companies choose to remain privately owned with a small number of employees holding ownership stakes. Great entrepreneurs’ equity ownership is fascinating. A …

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