We buy private company stock at a discount to stated value, for cash certainty and a defined close. If your shares trade on an active secondary market, you may receive more there.
Confidential process. ROFR experienced. Principal-led.
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Positions of $100,000 and above
Direct, principal-led, and confidential.
We are a principal-led buyer that acquires restricted shares, founder equity, and employee stock in private companies directly from holders. We are experienced with right-of-first-refusal processes, transfer restrictions, and cap table documentation. We evaluate each position individually and provide a non-binding indication of interest. Minimum $100,000.
Every position reviewed individually.
Direct decision-making.
Coverage across all 50 states.
Each position submitted is reviewed individually, with direct decision-making by a principal.
Where a position fits our focus, we provide a non-binding indication of interest.
If terms are agreed, we handle transfer documentation through to closing.
Often, yes. Private company shares are not freely traded on an exchange, so a sale is a private transaction with a buyer such as ABC Liquidity. It runs through the company's transfer provisions, which commonly include a right of first refusal and sometimes company or board approval. Whether and how your shares can be sold depends on your stockholder agreement and share class. To start, describe the company, share class, and approximate size of the position in the form above; where a position fits our focus, we provide a non-binding indication of interest.
Options are generally exercised before the underlying shares can be sold, and incentive stock options by their terms cannot be transferred other than by will or inheritance (26 U.S.C. § 422). Exercising has tax consequences, including possible alternative minimum tax for incentive stock options (IRS Topic 427), so please consult your tax adviser before you exercise. Once exercised, the resulting shares can be reviewed like any other private company stock.
We review common stock, preferred stock, founder equity, restricted stock, and vested RSUs. The position must be transferable under the applicable shareholder or employment agreement.
We consider positions with an estimated value of $100,000 or above.
Most shareholder agreements include right-of-first-refusal provisions that require notifying the company. Whether and how that applies depends on your specific agreement.
Transfer restrictions vary. Some preclude a sale; others have exceptions. Describe your situation in your submission and we will review whether it is worth pursuing.
Positions of $100,000 and above, reviewed by a principal.
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