Founders’ guides to equity, valuations, and company growth.
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 …
As the 2026 lifetime gift and estate tax exemption sunset approaches, it has become even more important to wind up your estate planning. If the estate tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are not extended, we expect the lifetime federal estate and gift tax exemption to drop to $6.99 million in …
Welcome to this latest edition of Founder Spotlight Interview with Will Wiseman, the CEO and co-founder of Climatize. The market for renewable energy projects, particularly in the solar sector, is experiencing significant growth. The global solar energy systems market was valued at $219.79 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach approximately $1,146.25 billion by …
Private equity represents significant wealth creation opportunities and the asset class involved in nurturing technologies. However, the diverse funding needs, company structures, and investment styles give rise to complex relationships in private equity. A high level of delicacy and professionalism is required to navigate such relationships. This is where expert insights into private equity disputes …
Welcome to the Founder Spotlight series, another episode with Sven Van den Berghe, CEO of PanTera. The global shortage of actinium-225 (Ac-225) is a significant challenge for developing targeted cancer therapies. Currently, the global supply of Ac-225 is estimated at only 3 Curies per year, which is inadequate for the increasing number of clinical trials …
While funding from any source is appreciated in startup circles, it is always reassuring when you have the backing of an investor with deep expertise in your sector. Such investors not only offer valuable guidance but also grant access to a network of portfolio companies, founders, investors, and professionals who can accelerate your growth. Their …
Welcome to another series of founder spotlight! We’re featuring a prominent engineer and entrepreneur in this edition; meet Ken Gall, co-founder, and Chief Commercial Officer of restor3d—a company specializing in personalized healthcare solutions through the development of 3D-printed orthopedic implants. Ken Gall’s contributions to biomedical engineering and his entrepreneurial ventures reflect a dedication to advancing …
In 2025, we expect a sunset on the federal estate tax exemption limit. So, the federal estate tax limit could drop from $13.99 million in 2025 to $6.99 million in 2026. Hence, all Americans are rushing to finalize their estate planning and to make the transfers in time. However, when there is haste, there are …
The need for efficient and adaptable equity management solutions is growing every day with the growing complexity of equity structures and the popularity of equity compensation. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of HR leaders who reported offering equity compensation rose from 65% to 76%. Similarly, in the past decade, we have seen equity interests …
In this edition of the founder spotlight interview, we feature a prominent entrepreneur and a dynamic leader in aerospace innovation, Oluseun Taiwo, Founder and CEO of Solideon. Solideon’s mission is to deliver aerospace components 70% faster than traditional methods, addressing critical supply chain challenges in the industry. Oluseun has been acknowledged for his innovative approach …
Startup valuation software has emerged as an indispensable tool for founders and investors to negotiate valuations in fundraising rounds. Other applications of this tool also include issuing equity compensations while maintaining tax compliance. However, today, we would like to examine how valuation software can help you make informed decisions. We will explore the use of …
Globally, venture funding has been going through a downturn. Crunchbase reports that venture funding in Q3 2024 was down 15% on a year-on-year basis. This trend underscores the lack of liquidity that has been plaguing private equity for the past few years. However, that has not stopped illustrious startups such as Waymo, Clio, and Helsing …
Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) deals with certain deferred compensations. Most businesses know that they need to get a valuation if they want to issue employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). However, the Section also deals with non-stock deferred compensations like bonuses and performance-linked incentives. So, even limited liability corporations (LLCs) that cannot …
Knowing the true value of your business is the first step in preparing for its next big move. Some may view business valuation exercises as routing number-crunching needed for funding rounds and investor exits. However, it can offer far greater value. A professionally prepared business valuation report establishes a price point in share transactions and …
Welcome to another series of founder spotlights with Alessandro Cillario, a prominent figure in the tech industry who is the co-founder and Co-CEO of Cubbit! As businesses grow, their data management systems must scale without sacrificing performance or security. Organizations face numerous challenges in managing increasing volumes and complexity of data. Cubbit addresses data management …
Although the dilution impact on company valuation is positive, not all shareholders feel this way. To minimize this, they may want to exercise their anti-dilution rights, i.e., get more shares issued from the company. To help your investors decide whether to exercise anti-dilution rights, you must provide effective summaries of cap table dilution. In this …
In May 2024, Johnson & Johnson completed its acquisition of Shockwave Medical offering $335 per share. On 26th March, when this deal first came to light, Shockwave Medical’s share price increased by 10.04%. Thus, acquisitions can cause significant swings in share prices. When your company becomes the target of an acquisition, you, as a shareholder, …
In this edition of the founder spotlight, we feature Borja Martel Seward, Co-Founder and CEO of Roxom. This Argentinian-Spanish entrepreneur and angel investor emphasizes the importance of developing financial tools that leverage Bitcoin’s unique properties, aiming to create a 24/7 market. He believes that as Bitcoin becomes more integrated into global finance, platforms like Roxom …
Stock options have become an integral part of employee compensation packages because of the flexibility and tax benefits they offer for both employees and employers. The two key sets of accounting guidelines for stock options are ASC 718 and ASC 740. Adhering to terms and conditions ensures smooth audits and tax compliance. These accounting guidelines …
Y Combinator (YC) is a startup accelerator and fund. YC has made over 5,000 investments since 2005, including Airbnb, DoorDash, Stripe, Instacart, Dropbox, and Coinbase. The total value of YC companies exceeds $600 billion. YC offers training and services to help founders succeed throughout the life of their businesses. The fundamentals of launching a business …
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