For employees & shareholders of private companies

Take some cash off the table without giving up your upside.

You've earned equity in a private, venture-backed company. You don't have to wait years for an IPO, and you don't have to sell it all. ESO buys as many shares as you want to part with, so you lock in cash now and keep the rest for the exit.

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How it works

A straightforward secondary sale, on your terms. Sell part of your position and hold the rest.

1

Tell us what you hold and how much you'd sell

Share your company, your share count, how much you'd like to part with, and the price you're looking for.

2

We make an offer

You get a clear breakdown of the purchase price, any exercise or tax costs, and your net proceeds.

3

You get paid and keep the balance

We handle the paperwork and close. Cash in hand now, and you hold on to the shares you didn't sell.

Two ways ESO can help

We run two distinct funds. The right one depends on whether you want to sell your equity now or keep it while ESO covers the cost of exercising.

Secondary Fund

Sell your shares

You want cash today and are ready to part with some or all of your equity.

  • ESO buys your shares outright for cash
  • You give up future upside on the shares you sell
  • No repayment, no strings. The cash is yours
  • ESO holds the position and carries all the risk
Hold RSUs instead of shares? No problem. ESO buys them for cash. Same simple sale, money in your pocket.
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Option Fund

Keep your shares. We fund the exercise

You want to own your equity but can't afford the exercise cost and taxes.

  • ESO funds your exercise cost and taxes
  • You keep your equity and its upside
  • ESO shares in the gains only at a liquidity event
  • Non-recourse: if it goes to zero, you owe nothing
Learn about the Option Fund