I am being interviewed in a startup. Current team size is under 20. What kind of equity % can be asked at early stages startup? #google #amazon #apple #netflix #uber #meta #startp #rexh #equity #startup #equity
What should you consider before joining a "unicorn"? I was approached by a startup that has recently achieved unicorn status (can't reveal name to avoid doxxing). Their base salary is slightly lower that what I'm currently getting at Meta, but there will also be equity. My main question is: at whic...Read more
I keep seeing people diss startup offers compared to FAANG. The arguments generally fall under 2 categories: 1. Early stage startup shares are worthless because 90% companies fail. 2. Startup offer lower salaries so you'll lose $1M in 4 years had you picked FAANG. Both points are grossly misinform...Read more
I got an offer from a company whose Series C was back in 2021 with 1B valuation. They made the offer by giving X shares each at Y$ (2021 price) and told me the total equity to value is X*Y. Is this largely misleading, considering almost all startup valuation dropped during 2021-2023? What can I ask ...Read more
I was the 13th Employee and joined a startup before series A. I got .7 equity. After series A, it has become around .4. Does the initial equity (.7) sound fair?
What's a reasonable amount of equity for a SWE at a Series C startup? Is 0.15% good? I have 9 yoe. Valuation between 70-80mil. Most recent raise was in 2019, total funding raised from all rounds is around 40mil. Looking to IPO in 1-2 years. 60-70 employees. Coming from Uber, the value of the equ...Read more
Courting a startup, never been at a startup before and it will be a moon lighting gig likely for equity. Startup is small, hardware in nature, and I would be the first sales/marketing/business guy. How do I value the equity? Founder's bootstrapped and they are about a month to presales on first prod...Read more
#equity #startup How much equity to expect in a seed startup ($4m) raised for a staff engineer position. Valuation is 10million Recruiter stated $200k salary, no bonus. I’ll be employee number 75 TC 0, do have another offer $300k cash
I'm looking to join a hardware startup (3-4 years old) which is 60-80 people strong. They have series B funding (total funding I could find online including all rounds was ~$100m). I'm a new PhD grad, joining as a hardware engineer in R&D role (little bit of testing, designing etc.). Initial talks w...Read more
I received an offer from a series A startup with less than 50 employees. They offered 1,500 shares for an Enterprise Account Executive role. Is this a low ball? What amount of equity should one receive at series A with less than 2 million shares outstanding in ESOP
Hey, Say that there is an early startup at 10M valuation in seed round, and say that they are offering you 1% equity if you join now. Instead of joining the startup and working 4 years to get the 1%, can't I invest in the startup as an angel investor with 100K to get the 1%, that way I don't need t...Read more
How much equity would be fair to ask for as someone coming in to drive growth in a relaunched early stage startup? (Equity only deal, no salary until Series A)
After some research and soul-searching, I realized that we as candidates have to do something about the disparity between founder/investor shares and the employee pool. Apparently the founders of GitHub have retained at least 50%, while investors around 28%. Meanwhile, more than 700 employees get l...Read more
Received offer at unicorn. They won’t share actual company value. Equity is stated as $100,000 in stock options How do I understand the value of this equity grant without knowing how many shares it equates to, or the value of the company? Some value must be assigned to a share in order to conver...Read more
Series C unicorn startup. Finally got clarification on equity package. 1600 shares at a strike of $10 with current FMV valued at $55. Feeling pretty confused. Does strike and FMV seem high for a pre-ipo company? I feel like it should have been a red flag when they offered me a dollar value instead...Read more
Hi, I cleared the interview process of a startup. It has been founded by some rock stars of silicon valley (still in stealth mode, so cant reveal much). the team size is 4 as of now: ceo, cto(still codes, over 12 yoe) designer and 1 engineer with 10years of experience. how much equity should I expec...Read more
what is a fair equity package if you are the first marketing hire for a seed, series a or series b company? I am having a hard time evaluating if this startup is offering me too low (.25% max) #equity #startups #compensation
What's the reasonable equity compensation expectation of early employee (first 5 ) in a startup?
Interviewing at a startup unicorn.. But they just raised big money. As series D. My salary negotiation starts now.... If i had salary nego just two weeks.. Would have had better numbers?.. Noob at equity compensation. Will they quote stocks at latest funding price and give lesser stock..this last m...Read more
I recieved an offer from startup post series B. But the offer only has a cash component w/ performance based bonus without an equity component of any sort. Is that normal for a Fintech startup at this stage ?#equity #startup #fintech