When to get liquidity for your RSUs with ESO Fund
Owning private company RSUs can leave you “wealthy on paper,” but real payouts often take years while life expenses don’t wait. Traditional pre-IPO secondary sales are typically limited to shares, not RSUs. With ESO Fund’s RSU Liquidity, you can access cash today for your RSUs without having to wait on an IPO to get liquid.
Common situations include:
- Buy a home, cover life expenses, or diversify investments.
- Flexibility without waiting for IPO or acquisition.
How ESO Fund Helps
ESO Fund purchases pre-IPO RSUs, giving you access to cash today in exchange for a share of your upside.
- Ownership retained: Your RSUs remain in your name; we don’t require transfers.
- Personal Partnership: Work with an experienced ESO Fund Partner who knows your situation, not just a portal.
- RSU Approval: Most secondary market purchasers only work with shares, ESO Fund can work with RSUs.
Schedule a CallWhy ESO Fund vs a Secondary Sale
When RSU holders need liquidity, the challenge is typically finding a buyer who can work with RSUs. Typical secondary sales only work with shares and require company approvals and transfers. ESO Fund provides a simpler path: we buy your RSUs and settle up after an exit occurs. This allows you to get funding for your RSUs without waiting for an IPO.
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How Pricing Works
ESO Fund’s funding is non-recourse, meaning if your company doesn’t reach liquidity, you owe nothing. For RSUs, we simply buy a portion of your RSUs at a specific price per share.
Simple 3-Step Process
- Intro Call with an ESO Partner (15 mins).
- Receive a personalized non-recourse funding offer.
- Close and fund.
👉 See our full process here →
Schedule a CallNo. Unlike a secondary sale, our process does not require board or company approval because your shares remain in your name.
It’s completely up to you. Many employees use ESO Fund liquidity for housing, diversification, family expenses, or simply to de-risk while staying invested in their company’s future.
Yes. In addition to vested RSUs, we also provide funding solutions for private shares. See Liquidity for Shares →
Just your company name and equity details. We handle most of the research and due diligence ourselves and will reach out via email if we have any follow up questions.
Every client is paired with an ESO Fund Partner who guides you from intro call to closing, not just an automated portal.
Get Started with ESO Fund
Equity decisions are complex, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. ESO Fund has been helping employees unlock the value of their hard-earned equity for over a decade. Whether you’re exercising, planning for taxes, or looking for liquidity, we’re here to provide clear, non-recourse funding solutions tailored to your situation.
Ready to explore your equity options? Our team is here to walk you through the next steps.
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