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What is an appropriate equity range that should be offered to a founding Senior Account Exec / RSM looking to join a stealth stage company that is in the process of closing their Series A? I've heard a wide range of .1% and up to 2% depending on who you ask. I assume the variability is to account for future dilution from later funding rounds etc. but I'm speculating.
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Yeah, sounds like he obviously joined very early, so not crazy to see they compensated the risk with 3%. That being said, I've continued to ask around and I think anything over 1% is a total home run for a Series A IC. The norm seems to be .1%
I have a friend who recently negotiated a 3% equity grant option with four year vest to join an 8 person startup with a few million in funding. I don’t know the strike price but probably under $0.10. The range is most likely explained by a combination of equity available, timing, perceived need, and negotiation abilities. Start on the high end and remember the equity is statistically likely to be worth little to nothing.