In 2024, we are witnessing a positive uptick in secondary markets, with potential for further expansion, especially if the Reddit IPO proves successful later this month. This trend is fueled by a high demand for liquidity among private company employees. In this article, we explore the intricacies of secondary markets, providing valuable insights for those […]
In today’s competitive business world, high-tech companies value their employees as their greatest assets and strive to keep them satisfied and connected to the company. One unique way they achieve this is through stock option plans, which make employees feel like investors in the company’s success. With Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), employees have the […]
Research finds that only 24% of employees have exercised their options or sold shares. Why? The most common reason is fear of making a mistake, mainly when it comes to tax implications. In other words, employees’ confusion around stock option taxation is preventing them from making a profit. That’s what we’re here to change, starting […]
It’s easy to be blinded by headlines announcing startup exits and IPOs, sharing stories of visionary CEOs who made it and employees who turned into millionaires. These anecdotes help fuel the startup dream despite many heartbreaking stories in our industry, and perhaps that’s a good thing. But in the finance world, we deal with facts, […]
קל להסתנוור מהכותרות המכריזות על הנפקות ענק ומשתפות את סיפורם של מנכלים בעלי חזון שעשו את זה והעובדים שהפכו למיליונרים. הסיפורים האלו עוזרים להזין את חלום הסטארטאפ, למרות אינספור שיברונות לב הנפוצים הרבה יותר בתעשייה שלנו, ואולי זה דבר טוב אבל בעולם הפיננסי, אנחנו עוסקים בעובדות ולא בפנטזיות. לכן, אספנו מידע מעניין על 19 הנפקות […]
Is leaving your company the only right time to exercise your options and turn them into shares? Should you wait for an IPO or an exit or liquidate your shares earlier? These questions typically receive responses that are based on the company’s advancement and results. Many people make the mistake of waiting until they learn […]