For Shareholders
Know the value of the private equity you hold.
For vested options, restricted stock, or an early investment under consideration for a secondary sale, Earlyasset provides pricing context before you decide.
The challenge
Private shareholders lack solid data for major decisions
When a tender offer or buyer proposal appears, you may have only days to judge the price, number of shares, and terms. Most shareholders have no data-backed estimate for their specific shares. Instead, they see a preferred share price that reflects investor liquidation preferences, not common value, or hear informal estimates from colleagues with no better information.
The gap persists because private-company pricing is difficult to observe. Secondary market transactions are scattered and often opaque, making them hard to compare. Sellers may therefore accept too little or overlook the opportunity altogether.
What you know without Earlyasset
- Latest preferred price reflects investor terms
- 409A-linked option strike, a compliance floor rather than market value
- A colleague's sale price from two years ago, for another class
Earlyasset adds
- AI-based price range for your share class today
- Confidence tier and top signals
- A PDF prepared for shareholder discussions
Use cases
Why shareholders use Earlyasset
Before a tender offer closes
A company sets a tender-offer price, and you want context before choosing how many shares to sell. Earlyasset delivers a price range within 48 hours, helping you assess the bid beyond the company's stated framing.
Negotiating with a secondary buyer
A buyer or broker presents an offer and you need to decide whether to counter. Use the report's price range and signal summary to frame the discussion while sharing only the information you choose.
Planning for a future liquidity event
With a possible IPO or acquisition 12 to 24 months away, you may need an estimate for tax planning, financial models, or estate planning. An Earlyasset report supplies a current pricing reference that can be revisited as conditions change.
Considering early exercise or RSU vesting
If options are nearing expiration or RSUs are vesting, compare the exercise cost with the underlying share value. The report adds current market context to your grant terms before an irreversible tax choice.
Equity in divorce or legal proceedings
Disputed private equity needs a defensible current-value estimate. An Earlyasset report gives legal and financial advisors a documented price range and signal basis for valuation discussions.
Monitoring portfolio concentration
When private equity makes up a substantial portion of your net worth, updated pricing can inform asset allocation. Institutional pricing is available by contacting Earlyasset.
Getting started
From signup to priced PDF
Open your account
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Send your request
Provide the company, share class, approximate share count, and use context. You do not need company financials or cap table information you do not possess.
Get your report
Your shareholder PDF arrives by email and in your dashboard within 48 hours. It shows the price range, confidence tier, and top three signal contributors.
Apply it where needed
Use the report for personal planning, advisor conversations, or negotiations. It is provided for your use.
FAQ
Shareholder questions
Yes. Preferred shares have liquidation preferences that common shares lack. At the same implied enterprise value, preferred stock is generally worth more per share than common because of its position in the liquidation stack. Earlyasset prices the class you hold and applies a class adjustment relative to preferred. The report identifies the priced class and explains how that adjustment was estimated.
Yes. Earlyasset uses six signal categories rather than relying only on recent funding. Secondary transactions, exit comparables, and revenue benchmarks can still inform a range when the last round was two or three years ago. Limited data produces a wider range and lower confidence tier.
No. Earlyasset provides pricing information, not investment advice or buy and sell recommendations. The report is a data point for your own decision. Consult qualified legal and financial advisors before entering a secondary transaction.
The range reflects the available market signals. Recent comparable exits and substantial secondary history can support a tighter, more useful midpoint. Sparse data leads to a wider range and a clearly marked confidence tier. Our Signals blog publishes ongoing accuracy analysis. Past results do not ensure future accuracy.
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