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Automate your startup equity management operations and financings in a single collaborative hub. We help connect the dots – the mission-critical data and players – improving communication between stakeholders and boosting confidence. With Fidelity Private Shares, you’re always fundraise-ready.
Fidelity Private Shares helps companies:
- Manage equity and ownership operations
- Organize and secure documents
- Plan and automate fundraisings faster
- Improve communication and access with board and stockholders
We're connecting and supporting the next generation of startup builders, operators, and investors. Follow to learn about founder workshops, VC insights, events in the startup community, and more!
Fidelity Private Shares helps private companies and investors do cap table management, 409a valuations, ASC 718 reporting, scenario modeling, next round planning, gain portfolio insights, and more.
With 2024 wrapping up soon, we’re reflecting on all the amazing moments we’ve had with the startup community this year.
This year we’ve enjoyed connecting with so many innovative members of the startup ecosystem, including founders and investors, in over 25 cities during almost 300 events.
Thank you to everyone who made these events possible. We’re so grateful to see our community growing and we’re looking forward to more opportunities to connect in 2025.
Let us know if you’d like to join one of our events in 2025 by leaving a comment below.
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Glasswing Ventures is a first-capital-in VC firm dedicated to investing in startups leveraging AI and Frontier Technology to transform the enterprise and security markets. Glasswing is an AI and Frontier Technology originalist firm, committed to supporting exceptional early-stage founders that are not only pushing the boundaries of technology to create market winning, transformative businesses.
At the helm of Glasswing is Rudina Seseri, a distinguished leader in the venture space and AI space. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for identifying transformative opportunities, Rudina has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s strategic direction with a broad impact in the East Coast ecosystem. Her leadership and vision have been pivotal in building a portfolio of companies that are at the forefront of innovation. Rudina’s dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech ecosystem further underscores her commitment to creating a more equitable and innovative future. On a personal note, I've had the pleasure of seeing Rudina speak at numerous industry events. She's always insightful, dynamic, and on the cutting edge of the most important trends. In my opinion, she's played a key role in putting Boston on the map as THE place to launch & grow an AI company.
The Glasswing Ventures team stands out for its deep technical and operational backgrounds. The firm’s team of seasoned builders and investors works closely with entrepreneurs, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and customer and talent introductions. They are a cherished ecosystem supporter, given their commitment to connection & community. This holistic approach ensures that portfolio companies have the resources and mentorship needed to scale and succeed in competitive markets.
As the tech landscape continues to evolve, Glasswing Ventures remains at the forefront of identifying and nurturing the next generation of industry leaders. The firm’s unwavering commitment to innovation, coupled with its strong leadership and collaborative ethos, positions it as a key player in the VC arena. Glasswing Ventures is not just investing in companies; it is investing in the future.
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Here at Fidelity, we want to help founders get "transaction-ready" with our cap table and data room platform, Fidelity Private Shareshttps://hubs.ly/Q02ssY6B0 We’re eager to support your journey, so reach out if you need a hand as you’re building & deploying your vision: kristen.craft@fmr.com
*Note: If you’re a founder, running a venture-scale startup, you’re likely building relationships with VCs, angels, and corporates. Given my work, supporting the startup ecosystem, I love helping founders identify and connect with the right investors. This video series is an attempt to scale my work. I’m hoping these interviews will let you get to know new investors, clarify what they’re looking for, and make the fundraising process easier to navigate
This year, the IRS released a new auditing guide for stock compensation, providing guidance to companies around equity-based compensation.
In this article, Fidelity’s John Rasp highlights the key questions you may want to ask your provider or compensation team to help with compliance and optimizing your equity management strategy.
🔗 Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q02-8NTQ0#StockCompensation#EquityManagement#Founders#Startups#FidelityPrivateShares
As a founder of a private company, understanding equity compensation is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
Restricted stock awards (RSAs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) differ in terms of when they’re offered in the company journey, how they vest, and how they’re taxed.
Fidelity Private Shares’ DeRonnie Pitts discusses the differences and what founders need to know in this article: https://hubs.ly/Q02Xp1q10#equitycompensation#founders#startups
