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October 23, 2024

Why Do Employees Need Pre-IPO Liquidity?

Pre-IPO liquidity allows employees to sell or cash out some of their equity in private companies before the company goes public. Learn why employees need them.

October 16, 2024

Reasons to Invest in Private Markets

This article explores seven key reasons why now is the right time to consider private markets as part of your investment strategy. Read to learn more.

October 9, 2024

Types of Secondary Fund Deals

Secondary funds play a pivotal role in providing liquidity in the private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) markets by acquiring existing shares in companies.

October 2, 2024

What are Secondary Offerings?

A secondary offering refers to the sale of shares that have already been issued in the market. This blog explores secondary offerings and how they work.

September 30, 2024

What are Shareholders Agreements (SHA)?

A Shareholders' Agreement is a critical legal document that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of a company's shareholders. Read to know more.

September 23, 2024

Private equity vs. Venture capital

Private equity invests in established companies to optimize operations, while venture capital funds early-stage startups with high growth potential and risk.

September 12, 2024

Key Factors to Know When Investing in Pre-IPO Companies

This blog will outline the key factors to consider when investing in pre-IPO companies, offering essential insights to navigate this investment space.

September 19, 2024

Methods for Selling Pre-IPO Shares

This guide will outline the methods available for selling pre-IPO shares and explore the key factors to evaluate before making any decisions.

September 5, 2024

Beginners Guide to Alternative Investments (Alts)

This blog will delve into the definition of alternative investments, their types, who can invest in them, their significance in private markets, and their advantages and disadvantages.

July 31, 2024

Swiggy and Urban Company announce their largest ESOP Liquidity Programs worth $115 million; Zomato, PayTM, Delhivery and Yubi expand ESOP Pools

Welcome back to the July 2024 edition of Fables of ESOPs

July 20, 2024

What Are Share Certificates?

Learn about share certificates, their importance, benefits, and drawbacks in this comprehensive guide tailored for the Indian market. Read to know more.

July 13, 2024

What are bonus shares? Why do companies issue them?

Understand the reasons behind issuing bonus shares and their impact on shareholders and companies. Learn the benefits and potential risks involved.

July 6, 2024

What are liquidation preferences?

Liquidation preferences act as a safety net for investors, guaranteeing them a certain level of return even if the company doesn't perform as well as expected.

June 30, 2024

Exercise Stock Options: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn when and how to exercise your stock options. Understand tax implications, timing strategies, and best practices for maximizing your financial benefits.

June 30, 2024

Understanding Unquoted Public Company

Understand the advantages, drawbacks, and key considerations of unquoted public companies to make informed decisions aligned with your goals and risk tolerance.

June 28, 2024

June 2024 ESOP Update: Nykaa, Yes Bank Allocations; CBIC Tax Clarity

June 2024 ESOP roundup: Nykaa, Yes Bank allocations; AiDash buyback; CBIC tax clarity on ESOPs granted by foreign companies to Indian subsidiaries.

May 22, 2024

How to Invest in Startups in India

Identify promising startups, evaluate opportunities, and make smart investment decisions in India's thriving startup scene.

May 31, 2024

ESOP Trends at Zomato, Paytm, Nykaa, Urban Company and more in May 2024

May witnessed major companies like Nykaa, Ashok Leyland, Zomato, and more announcing fresh allotments while Urban Company announced its 5th ESOP Liquidity Buyback.

May 15, 2024

The Post-Termination Exercise Period (PTEP): A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the complexities of Post-termination Exercise Period (PTEP) for employee stock options. Leverage advantages, mitigate drawbacks & stay updated on trends.

May 8, 2024

What is the Difference Between Single and Double-Trigger RSUs?

Understand the key differences between single-trigger and double-trigger Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for equity compensation. Learn more in this blog article.

May 1, 2024

What is Illiquid Stock?

Discover the ins and outs of illiquid stocks, including how to buy, sell, and identify them. Learn the key differences between liquid and illiquid stocks.

April 22, 2024

ESOP Trends at Bandhan Bank, CriticalRiver, and CarTrade in April 2024

Explore the latest ESOP trends at Bandhan Bank, CriticalRiver, and equity trends in April 2024. Learn insights on leveraging employee ownership to drive growth.

April 20, 2024

What are Block Trades? How does it work?

Block trades facilitate large, privately negotiated equity transactions. Learn how they work, benefits, risks and differences from secondary offerings.

April 17, 2024

Secondary Market Transactions- Meaning, Types, and Example

Secondary market transactions involve the exchange of securities or assets between buyers and sellers without directly involving the issuer. Learn more.

April 11, 2024

What is a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)?

A Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is a financial transaction where a private equity firm acquires a target company using a mix of debt and equity. Read to know more.

April 3, 2024

Everything you need to know about: Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs)

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles that invest in alternative asset classes. Read to understand who can invest in aifs

March 31, 2024

ESOP Surge: Spinny, Axis Bank Allot Shares, CRED, MyGate, Meesho Drive Buybacks

Latest news March 2024 edition of Fables of ESOP. Read how companies like Spinny, Axis Bank, CRED, MyGate, Meesho drive growth with ESOPs and liquidity buybacks

March 28, 2024

How Share Transfer happens in Unlisted Companies?

In a private limited company, the transfer of shares plays a pivotal role in determining ownership and facilitating changes in the company's structure.

March 25, 2024

Beginners Guide: Investing in Private Markets

This comprehensive guide will shed light on the concept of investing in private markets, exploring its intricacies, potential benefits, and associated risks.

March 20, 2024

A Basic Guide to Private Company Valuation

Discover the essential factors that influence the valuation of private companies. This blog also explores the methods used when assessing a company's worth.

March 13, 2024

Basic Guide to Pre-IPO Shares- Why and How to invest in them

Pre-IPO shares are equity stakes in privately held companies that have not yet gone through an initial public offering. Learn how to invest in pre-ipo shares.

March 17, 2024

Basic guide to Secondary Markets

we will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the basics of secondary markets, their types, benefits, challenges, and more. What are Secondary Markets?

March 1, 2024

Zomato, Axis Bank and others announce New Equity Shares, Classplus announce its 2nd Buyback and Finit sets a Benchmark in 100% Employee Ownership

To set the pace right for the rest of the year, we see February picking up the momentum and giving us news to rejoice.

February 26, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Business Exit Strategies

Beginners Guide to Understand Business Exit Strategies

February 29, 2024

Initial Public Offering (IPO) Basics for Beginners

In this beginner's guide, we will cover the basics of IPOs - what they are, why companies pursue them, how the process works, and key terms to know.

February 26, 2024

Stock Buybacks: Understanding the Basics, Meaning & Methods

This blog will help you understand the important aspects of buybacks of shares, including their meaning, reasons companies opt for buybacks, and the different methods involved.

February 25, 2024

Understanding Liquidity Events: Definition and Types

This guide will examine the most common types of liquidity events, including how they work for startups and real-world examples.

February 26, 2024

Overview of Private Equity (PE) investing and How it Works

In this article, we've covered all things private equity.

January 24, 2024

Difference between Private Limited Company vs Unlisted Public limited Company

we'll explore the differences between private companies and public unlisted companies, two entities often mistaken for one.

July 20, 2024

Tender Offer: Definition, How It Works & Example

This blog post will provide an in-depth look at tender offers - how they work, their purpose, the process, and recent examples.

January 28, 2024

How to Sell Unlisted Shares in Secondary Market?

we will discuss how to sell shares in the secondary market, with a focus on pre-IPO stock.

January 10, 2024

Current Trends and Outlook for the Private Market and IPOs in 2024

Understanding the current trends and outlook for the private market and IPOs

January 3, 2024

What are the risks and rewards associated with investing in the private market?

private investments also come with unique risks that must be carefully evaluated.

December 20, 2023

Unlocking Liquidity with Qapita

challenges faced when running a liquidity event for a private company

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 30, 2023

What is an ESOP Surrender Program?

An ESOP Surrender Program is usually described as a corporate effort or choice within an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) where employees can voluntarily surrender or sell back their allotted options of company stock.

August 12, 2024

What is a Share Purchase Agreement?

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.

August 5, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Unlisted Shares

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 25, 2023

Understanding Secondary Funds: What You Need to Know

Secondary funds have become increasingly influential players in the private market. Learn how secondary funds operate and the significant role they play in the private market ecosystem.

August 26, 2024

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.

August 19, 2024

What Are ESOP Buybacks?

Stock option buybacks play a significant role in the corporate world, offering companies a mechanism to manage equity dilution, retain talent, and enhance financial performance. Read this blog to read more.

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