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One of my friends who works for a healthcare startup owns 30 shares at a premium of 75k per share. Company's share value went from 10k in last year to 75k this year due to fund raising event. Is it a good idea to vest now or wait for more returns? Further fund raising events ahead next year. What could be the value after 3 -5 yrs.

11mo ago

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Piqyu11mo

Not at will. Cliff period is done and eligible for vesting through multiple ways

WigglyQuokka

Student11mo

Vest now? Can the shares vest at will?

Money in hand >>>>> can be 10X in 5 years. Cash out as early as possible.

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