Silicon Valley Bank’s recent downfall has brought the importance of equity value transparency to the forefront. Paired with the current economic downturn, knowing one’s equity value and stock options is more important than ever. Equitybee, a FinTech company that empowers startup employees to participate in the success of the companies they helped build, has long been an advocate of making equity accessible, easy, and transparent. Today, the company is taking its commitment a step further with the launch of Equity Value Finder, which provides startup employees with the ability to understand the market value of their compensation, make educated decisions about their financial future, and even estimate their net worth.
“We are thrilled to launch Equity Value Finder, which provides startup employees with the transparency and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their stock options,” said Oren Barzilai, Co-Founder & CEO of Equitybee. “Big tech public companies’ employees have clear visibility to the value of their stock grants, why should private startup employees be different? For the first time, we are leveling the playing field and providing startup employees with the estimated market value of their stock options.”
Navigating the Flawed System
Having stock options in the right startup can provide a significant financial opportunity, but the system is often flawed and unclear. Employees need to negotiate compensation, consider job offers, or plan their financial future to understand the market value of their stock options. Unfortunately, many startup employees don’t know the value of their stock options and can only guess or hope for the best.
Equitybee aims to solve this problem by providing estimated market values for employees’ stock options and funding solutions. Their goal is to empower employees to participate in the success of the startup they helped build. With its latest product launch, Equitybee reinforces its commitment to helping startup employees realize the full potential and value of their stock options.
4-Step Process
To get started, users will need to sign up to Equitybee’s platform. Once registered, users will input the number of shares or options they possess. Using their unique model, which draws on various sources of trade data, valuations, and market sentiment, Equitybee’s Equity Value Finder will generate an estimate of the market value of the user’s shares or options. The employee will be able to view their equity value, including any funding opportunities that may be available to them via the platform, after entering their option quantity.
“Our mission has always been to empower employees to participate in the success of the companies they helped build, and Equity Value Finder is an extension of that commitment,” Oren continues. “With this product, employees can learn the market value of their options and take control of their financial future with ease, and transparency. We believe that in times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for employees to know their equity value and plan for the future, and we’re proud to be a part of that process.”
