Equity

Direct listings allow companies to go public without issuing new shares or raising capital, offering immediate liquidity to employees and investors without a lock-up period.

A straightforward guide to the Post-Money SAFE, explaining how it calculates ownership, impacts dilution, and simplifies cap table math for founders and investors.

Equity represents ownership in a company. This article defines the term, explores its role as a currency for hiring and fundraising, and explains the risks of dilution.