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How can Indian companies domiciled in US attract and retain talent? 💡 🚀 The answer is Equity Grants! - a key tool to attract and retain talent, incentivizing employees with ownership in the company. However, the taxation of these grants can be a challenging area for founders! ⚖️ For US-domiciled companies, tax implications for equity grants in India vary depending on the stage of the equity lifecycle. 👉 Lean more about these lifecycles in depth here: https://lnkd.in/gE38B_kN As you refine your investment thesis and navigate your equity management journey, consider leveraging Qapita's expertise. 📩 Book a demo today! - https://lnkd.in/gxZ-DpXD #Investmentthesis #Startups #Equity #Qapita

💡 Who is an Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA)? An Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA) is an investment adviser who qualifies for exemption from full SEC registration but is still required to file limited reports with the SEC. ERAs typically manage private funds such as venture capital or private equity funds and operate under reduced regulatory obligations while adhering to investor protection laws. 🌟 📖 What this blog includes: 📋The Regulatory Framework Behind ERAs 💰How to Qualify for the ERA Status? 📆What Are the ERA Compliance Requirements? ⚖️Transitioning from ERA to Registered Investment Adviser 👉 Understanding the role of an Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA) is crucial for startup founders. Read the full blog- https://lnkd.in/gX-TF9cc 🚀 Ready to simplify your equity management? Book a demo with Qapita today! - https://lnkd.in/gxZ-DpXD #ERA 🌐 #Startups 🚀 #Investment💼 #Qapita 💡

We were thrilled to partner with HubSpot For Startups and Draper Startup House to host 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 - a platform where founders showcased their innovations and received valuable feedback directly from VCs! 🚀 With over 500 signups across Asia, four startups took the spotlight: • Culture Vault - Revolutionizing Web3 for artists and brands globally • Care360 - Australia's pioneering independent search service for aged care • Choira - Creating an AI & 5G ecosystem for music collaboration and production • GitAuto - Developing QA coding agents for mission-critical industries A huge thank you to our esteemed VC panel from BEENEXT, Trihill Capital, and Beyond Venture Partners! During the event, we highlighted essential considerations for founders navigating investor term sheets and designing effective ESOPs. We're also excited to offer exclusive HubSpot discounts on our full suite of services: • CapTable & ESOP Management • Equity Plan Design • Valuations & Financial Reporting • Corporate Secretary Looking forward to hosting more initiatives showcasing innovative startups from across the region! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: Don't miss our comprehensive investor directory featuring 200+ VCs, accelerators, incubators, and angel networks at Qapita > Resources. Gwenllian Nivin  

We're thrilled to announce that Qapita will be fueling the conversations (quite literally!) as a Refreshment Sponsor at SaaSBoomi Annual happening from March 24th to March 26th in Chennai.   The SaaS landscape has transformed dramatically over the past year. AI isn't just a buzzword anymore—it's fundamentally rewiring how we build products, serve customers, and scale globally.   Beyond the keynotes and panels, we're eager for those spontaneous hallway conversations that often spark the most profound insights. There's something powerful about connecting face-to-face with founders who understand both the triumphs and challenges of building in this space.   If you're attending, come find us! Our team would love to hear about your journey and share perspectives on navigating this new world order of SaaS. Look for Qapita at the refreshment areas—we'll be the ones passionately debating the future of equity management.   Who else is heading to Chennai next week? Drop a comment below and let's connect.   #SBAnnual25 #SaaSJourney #FoundersConnect #QapitaAtSaaSBoomi Ravi Lakshman Vamsee Vikram Vishnu Akhil Sonal Rushali Zaid

💡 Curious about Convertible Securities? Here's What You Need to Know! 💼 🔎 What are Convertible Securities? Convertible securities are versatile financial instruments that combine features of both equity and debt, offering a unique way to raise capital. or startups, these securities are particularly appealing as they provide flexibility to attract investors without immediately diluting ownership. 🌟 📖 What this blog includes: 📋 Role of Convertible Securities in Startup Funding 💰Types of Convertible Securities 📆 Benefits and Risks Associated With Convertible Securities ⚖️Comparing Convertible Securities With Other Financial Instruments 👉 Dive deeper into how Convertible Securities work and their impact on your startup's financial future. Read the full blog- https://lnkd.in/gkzznsK4 🚀 Ready to simplify your equity management? Book a demo with Qapita today! - https://lnkd.in/gxZ-DpXD #ConvertibleSecurities 🌐 #Startups 🚀 #EmployeeBenefits 💼 #Qapita 💡

Is your startup outgrowing its LLC structure? 🌱➡️🚀 Converting to a C Corp can unlock venture funding, stock options, and long-term scalability—key steps for high-growth startups. Also, investors often prefer C Corporations due to their well-defined governance framework and the ability to offer equity-based incentives. In this blog, you’ll learn about: 👉 What is an LLC? 👉 What is a C Corp? 👉 Key Differences Between LLC and C Corp 👉 Reasons for Converting LLC to C Corp 👉 What Is the Process of Converting LLC to C Corp? And much more! 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gkFdpG_S 🚀 Ready to take your equity compensation to the next level? 📩 Book a demo today! - https://lnkd.in/gxZ-DpXD #LLCtoCCorp #StartupSuccess #Qapita

📢𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐈 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐬)📢 SEBI has introduced a significant amendment to the 𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐈 (𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬) 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 2018 (ICDR Regulations), expanding IPO eligibility for companies with outstanding 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐬). 🚀 🔎𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝?  Unlisted companies with outstanding SARs can now: ✅ File a 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬 (𝐃𝐑𝐇𝐏) ✅ Avail the same exemptions as equity shares issued under ESOPs However, issuers must ensure: 📌 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐬 before filing the Red Herring Prospectus 📌 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 on SARs in the draft offer document This amendment, effective March 3, 2025, opens new doors for issuers with SAR Schemes to pursue an IPO—offering more flexibility while maintaining transparency. 📩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gxw8QCM7 Rahul Ketan #SEBI #ICDRRegulations #IPO #SARS #ESOPs #CapitalMarkets #EquityCompensation #Qapita

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! 🎨✨   May this Holi bring renewed energy and inspiration to all our clients, partners, and the entire startup ecosystem. Here's to washing away challenges and embracing new beginnings with enthusiasm!   Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and colorful Holi!   #Holi2025 #QapitaCelebrates #EquityManagement #StartupEcosystem

Quest 2025: When Qapita Minds Unite, Elevate, Scale & Transform in Goa! 🌊✨   What an incredible few days at our Qapita offsite!   From shouting "YEAH!" together in perfect chaos to competitive Olympics challenges and late-night dance parties - Quest 2025 had it all!   We witnessed incredible team energy during presentations, engaged in meaningful discussions at our Women's Day panel, and our founders shared an exciting roadmap for our expansion across 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐒 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬.   The Ha-Q-athon ideas were mind-blowing, the R&R Awards celebrated our rockstars, and the Goa sunsets weren't bad either! 😉   Back to reality now, but taking the Quest 2025 spirit with us. To exciting times ahead!   #QapitaQuest2025 #TeamOffsite #CompanyCulture #StartupLife #TeamBuilding #Qapita

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!🚀   It’s all about 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 today at 𝗷𝗶𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶, and the energy is electric! ⚡   The Qapita 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼. 𝟴𝟵, ready to help you navigate your 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆—from 𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 📸 Here are some snapshots from the event!   Stop by, meet Amit, Tanmay, Esha, and Jay, and let’s talk about how we can empower your startup’s growth! 💡💼 #TiEconMumbai2025 #DhandaFirst #StartupGrowth #EquityMatters #Qapita