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The outbreak raises awareness of online education; this might be a watershed moment for the industry, ushering in higher use of this format and shifting attitudes toward how children learn and teachers educate. The education industry has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, where learning has now become more creative and innovative. Earlier, … Continued
A startup’s venture capital cap table can initially be fairly simple, consisting solely of the founders and/or the first few workers. However, when the company’s staff base grows and additional outside investors become involved, the situation can quickly become more problematic. As a result, a cap table must be employed and maintained to determine the … Continued
We are honored and excited to announce that Eqvista has won Best Equity Management Software US 2022 at this year’s World Business Outlook Awards! This award would not be possible without the continuous support and trust of our clients. The World Business Outlook Awards recognize industry masters, leadership talents, and potential for international growth. After … Continued
A 409a valuation is important because it establishes the fair market value of your company’s shares in writing. A 409a valuation, if done correctly, can help you comply with tax regulations and avoid unnecessary IRS audits that could lead to major problems down the road. Perhaps even more importantly, a 409a valuation provides your management … Continued
People who are new to the idea of cap tables often have many questions, and it can be hard to get answers from their limited knowledge base. You may find yourself on a constant hunt for people with the same or a similar question in order to just get an answer. To help with this, … Continued
The term “409A value” is derived from Section 409A of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which governs nonqualified deferred compensation schemes (e.g., stock options). The legislation compels private corporations to set an exercise price for their stock that may never be less than the FMV of the underlying stock on the date the stock … Continued
Funding rounds are key milestones in the startup investment lifecycle. A funding round refers to a form of investment in a company that takes place when investors put in money to help fund the company. Series B rounds are the second round of funding for a company and are often called the “second series”. It … Continued
Series A Funding is often seen as the best opportunity to get a startup off the ground. It’s the first venture round with significant capital and usually occurs after seed funding rounds have taken place. So, what are the highest values of Series A Funding in Q1 2022? In this article, we will run through … Continued
Seed funding is the initial influx of cash given to a startup, usually in exchange for an equity share in the company. Higher seed funding levels can help a company gain a competitive edge in the startup market. In this article, we will look at what exactly is seed funding, along with the companies that … Continued
Startup valuation is a tricky affair. Unlike mature businesses, early-stage startups don’t have any results to show in terms of profit. It takes time for an idea to mature into a profitable business. But this does not limit their need for investments. Growing startups need the right amount of funds to burn and support their … Continued
Almost all M&A transactions are motivated by growth. The ultimate objective is to develop the business, whether the stated purpose is to enter a new market, add additional goods or service lines, obtain access to new technologies, or raise market share. Understanding this from the start will help you better understand the M&A process and … Continued
Startups looking for venture capital and angel investment should look into 83(b) elections. 83(b) Election can help you save a lot of money in the long run, and it’s generally one move that startup founders should consider. Before making the decision though, it’s important to understand what 83(b) Election is, how it works, and how … Continued
Choosing a business entity is one of the most important legal decisions an entrepreneur makes when starting a new company. With the numerous advantages, it provides to the entrepreneur, the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is gaining favor. A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a type of business entity that combines the limited liability of a … Continued
In this client spotlight, we got the chance to interview Brian Hutchins, CEO of Waitlist Me. With almost 20 years of experience working with several successful startups in internet marketing and product management, Brian shares how solving a problem can become a great product for a new business. What’s your story? Can you tell us … Continued
There is no easy way to raise money for a new company. The process of raising capital can take months or even years for some businesses, while for others, it can be completed in a matter of weeks or even days. Many people look for outside funding to meet their needs, while others try to … Continued
In the corporate world, venture capitalists have a vast network of contacts. These relationships may be beneficial to the growth and success of start-ups since they assist the startup in forming alliances with potential consumers or commercial partners. Venture capitalists seek a competitive advantage in the market: they want their portfolio companies to be able … Continued
Getting the value of intangible assets can be quite challenging. One such intangible asset is software, which many tech startups and developers have a hard time putting a price on their work. These developers and companies often receive offers to have them sell their software. In this situation, it is important to get a software … Continued
Cap tables are an essential part of a company. Most companies have their cap tables in spreadsheet view in Excel, and include details about the potential new funding sources, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings or other transactions. Private companies use this table to deliver information on a company’s investors and market value. Spreadsheet View … Continued
There are 6 types of investors for startups for those in need of start-up capital. Friends and relatives, crowdfunding, accelerator programs, angel investors, and venture capitalists are some of the available funding sources. Investments are made by each organization at different times and with varying amounts of money. There are several factors that will need … Continued
Hello everyone, on this edition of our employee spotlight series we’ve Grace Dandan who joined our team a couple of months back. She is currently working at Eqvista as an editor, assisting the marketing team in creating and publishing engaging content. Hello Grace, it’s wonderful to have you in this blog interview. First of all … Continued
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