SwirlyBurrito
ESOPs doubts
How much ESOPs can I ask from an early stage startup (incubated). Valuation is around 12 cr. I have agreed to take a 50% paycut on my fixed, but not sure about ESOPs. Please advice.
35mo ago
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QuirkyPotato
Stealth35mo
If you are taking a cut ESOP should be valued at least 1.5-2x of the amount you are cutting.
If you are one of the first employees, the equation is different. You could ask for 0.1-1% of total company for the value you bring.
MagicalUnicorn
Stealth35mo
0.5x of your CTC as ESOPs for a seed funded startup
SwirlyQuokka
Google35mo
Agree with 0.1-0.5% if you're early.
A word of caution: I've seen just a handful companies ever do an IPO or buy back.
Don't trust your esops to give a return. Ask for a higher salary in the next cycle.
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