Equity Compensation Calculator
Compare RSU and ESOP offers. Calculate vesting schedules, valuations, and make informed decisions about startup equity.
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Evaluate equity compensation with vesting schedules and company risk
Risk Profile
Moderate-High Risk
Risk Profile
Very Low Risk
4-Year Total Compensation Scenarios
Conservative
Startup Offer
₹1,57,45,031
Corporate Offer
₹2,31,16,297
Moderate
Startup Offer
₹2,12,80,500
Corporate Offer
₹2,49,80,750
Optimistic
Startup Offer
₹2,91,02,531
Corporate Offer
₹2,71,17,547
Recommendation (Risk-Adjusted)
Based on moderate growth scenario and company risk profiles, Corporate Offer offers better risk-adjusted compensation.
Startup Offer - Risk Score
50/100
Corporate Offer - Risk Score
95/100
Vesting Timeline (Year 1-4)
Startup Offer
Year 12,500 shares (25%)
Year 25,000 shares (50%)
Year 37,500 shares (75%)
Year 410,000 shares (100%)
Corporate Offer
Year 1125 shares (25%)
Year 2250 shares (50%)
Year 3375 shares (75%)
Year 4500 shares (100%)
Important Considerations
- RSUs are taxed as income upon vesting
- ESOPs require capital to exercise (strike price × shares)
- Startup equity is illiquid until IPO or acquisition
- Company stage significantly impacts risk and upside
- Consider your personal risk tolerance and financial situation
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Understanding Equity Compensation
RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- ✓ Actual shares granted upon vesting
- ✓ No purchase required
- ✓ Taxed as ordinary income when vested
- ✓ Common in public companies
- ✓ Lower risk, guaranteed value
ESOP (Employee Stock Options)
- ✓ Right to buy shares at strike price
- ✓ Requires capital to exercise
- ✓ Profit = (Current Price - Strike) × Shares
- ✓ Common in startups
- ✓ Higher risk, higher potential upside
Key Factors to Consider
Vesting Schedule
Typically 4 years with a 1-year cliff. You earn equity over time, not all at once.
Cliff Period
Time before any equity vests (usually 12 months). Leave before the cliff = zero equity.
Company Stage
Earlier stage = higher risk, higher potential return. Public companies = lower risk, stable value.
Dilution
Future funding rounds can dilute your ownership percentage. Factor this into growth estimates.