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OpenCap Stack14 min read

What Is a 409A Valuation? Why Every Startup Needs One Before Issuing Options

You just incorporated your startup. You want to give your first engineer equity. Your lawyer tells you that you need something called a "409A valuation" before you can grant stock options. But what does that actually mean, and why does the IRS care about the price of your startup's stock?

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OpenCap Stack10 min read

How to Calculate Startup Equity Dilution (With Free Calculator)

Equity dilution is one of the most important concepts every founder, investor, and employee needs to understand. Whether you're raising your seed round, negotiating an option pool, or planning a Se...

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