The Secret to Valuing Employee Stock Options Method of Valuation of ESOP ≠ Valuation of Equity There are Three Methods of Valuation 1. Monte Carlo Simulation 2. Black & Scholes Merton 3. Binomial Method Valuation is required in the following 3 cases: 1. IndAS – Generally required at the time of Grant and Also at…

Let’s dive into the world of ESOPs and understand when and who should consider implementing them. Stage 1: preseed: At a pre-seed stage, founders primarily focused on gaining traction, an ESOP might not seem necessary. Key employees are often granted equity or options on an ad hoc basis. Stage 2: Seed: At the seed stage,…

A strong, talented, and efficient team is the cornerstone of a successful company. However, the biggest challenge for a company/ startup is compensating that talent adequately. This is where esops come into play. 📈 startups with less funds require high talented people. Here granting equity ownership to senior (CEOs, CTOs, CFOs……..) employees enables companies to foster a sense…