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What is Equity Grant?
An equity grant is company stock or stock options awarded to an employee, usually vesting over several years. Grants can be RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or restricted stock depending on company stage.
Examples
- A $200,000 RSU grant vesting 25% per year over four years.
- 100,000 stock options at a $2 strike price in an early-stage startup.
- A refresh grant issued at the two-year mark on top of the initial grant.
Why this matters
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