ESOP IPO Preparation

Prepare Your Equity, Policies & People for the Public Markets

Listing your company on NSE/BSE is a milestone but it also brings a new level of scrutiny, structure, and stakeholder expectations. Qapita helps you make your ESOP framework IPO-ready with clean records, SEBI-compliant policies, audit-proof documentation, and insider controls so your equity stack is ready for DRHP, diligence, and day one on the exchange.

Recognized as a Global Leader on G2

We are ranked the best in Customer Satisfaction, Enterprise and Mid-Market.

Get It Right from the Start

Set up your cap table in minutes and establish a foundation that supports every stage of your growth. Model your first fundraise and understand how investor term sheets affect dilution. Qapita makes it easy to simulate outcomes and make informed equity decisions early.

Scale and Grow

As your company grows, your equity stack gets more complex. Qapita supports it all – options, SAFEs, preferred stock, warrants – with built-in workflows for board consents, investor updates, and structured governance. Every stakeholder stays aligned.

Stay compliant and confident

From valuations to filings, Qapita ensures your equity data is audit-ready and securely accessible to the right people. Manage 409A valuations, 83(b) elections, and reporting requirements with confidence – and stay ready for diligence at any moment.
Benefits

From Agent to Lead, every role gets the tools to thrive

Traditional QA methods are time-consuming and limited, providing only partial insights that slow down feedback or consistent, data-driven improvements.
SEBI-Compliant ESOP Policy Review

Align Your Scheme with SEBI Regulations

We evaluate your current ESOP/SAR/phantom plans against SEBI’s listing regulations and LODR guidelines. If changes are needed — to eligibility, vesting, trust structure, or disclosures — we help you revise the policy, draft resolutions, and secure approvals on time.
Insider Trading & Designated Person Framework

Get PIT-Ready, Down to the Last Detail

Public companies must comply with SEBI’s (PIT) Regulations. Qapita helps you identify designated persons (DPs), set up trading window controls, configure pre-clearance workflows, and roll out internal codes of conduct. Everything’s documented, digitized, and regulator-ready.
Documentation for DRHP & Investor Submissions

Cap Table, Pool History, Past Liquidity – All in One Place

We help compile and present your equity history — grants, exercises, buybacks, secondaries, and pool movements — in formats required by bankers, law firms, and regulatory advisors. No scattered spreadsheets or missing signatures — just structured, accessible data.
Employee Communication & Education

Prepare Your Team for the Next Chapter

We support you in communicating the ESOP transition to your employees, including new vesting terms, lock-ins, exercise schedules, and taxation changes. Through education sessions and guided dashboards, we help employees feel confident, not confused, during the IPO process.
Testimonials

Words From Our Valued Customers

They have extensive knowledge in this space. ESOP Direct guided us step by step through the entire process. We are particularly happy with their alacrity in responding to our queries!
Edward Tirtanata
CEO & Co-Founder, Kopi Kenangan
We are glad to have found a very competent consultant in ESOP Direct. A worthy partner to work with, is what I’d say.
Manhar Kapoor,
General Counsel & Company Secretary, Eicher Motors
ESOP Direct acted as Trustees for our employee stock option scheme. I am fully convinced we have made the right choice.
Umasree Parvathy
Chief Peoples Officer, Northern Arc
They worked alongside with us during the process great example of collaborative efforts to customize an employee stock option plan from scratch.
Yeoh Chen Chow
Co-Founder, MyFave
Their meticulous study and report gave us relevant data to take an informed decision. We are glad we engaged ESOP Direct.
Shailesh Singh
Head HR, Max Life Insurance
We entrusted our complete Plan administration function to ESOP Direct.I wish ESOP Direct greater success in the coming years.
Mona Cherian
President and Group Head HR, Thomas Cook
Qapita Works With Companies Across the Globe From Seed Stage to Listing and Beyond

Ensure Your ESOPs Are IPO-Ready From Day One

Build a SEBI-compliant, audit-proof ESOP framework for a seamless listing.
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Metrics

Helping You Elevate Your Equity Management

Value of Options Under Administration
10bn+
Assignments
1.4k+
Global Employees Served
300k+
Cumulative Years of Track Record
22+
Countries Served
50+
Other Offerings

From IPO to Ongoing Success Explore Our Full Offerings

Valuations

Get full-spectrum, audit-grade valuations from in-house SEBI-Registered experts, built for Indian compliance.

ESOP Tax Guides

Simplify the entire tax journey, educating employees and streamlining finance team execution across all equity events.

ESOP Trust Formation and Trustee Services

Set up, govern, and operate SEBI- and Companies Act-compliant ESOP Trusts with confidence and strategic flexibility.
Integrations

Our Integrations

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Cap Table Management—and Why Does Your Startup Need It?

Cap Table Management involves tracking all forms of company equity ownership—founders, investors, options, warrants, SAFEs, convertible notes—accurately and in real‑time. Managing this manually in spreadsheets often leads to errors, dilution, miscalculations, and delays during fundraising or due diligence. Qapita’s platform automates equity issuance, updates transactions instantly, and ensures compliance.

How Do I Import or Migrate an Existing Cap Table into Qapita?

Seamlessly. Qapita supports full history imports or snapshot-based imports using spreadsheets for stakeholders, transactions, share classes, vesting schedules, and convertible instruments. You can map stakeholders and import rows in bulk, then publish transactions to go live when ready. Qapita handles data validation to minimize manual cleanup.

How Often Should I Update My Cap Table—and What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid?

Your cap table should be updated as soon as any significant event takes place, such as new funding rounds, option exercises, transfers, employee departures, or SAFE conversions. Outdated or inaccurate Cap Tables can lead to valuation discrepancies, legal complications, and delays during fundraising or audits. With Qapita, every change is recorded instantly and traceable, reducing typical human errors.

How much does Qapita cost?

Our pricing is designed to support your journey—from early stage to growth and beyond. We offer flexible plans for both listed and unlisted companies. No hidden fees—just unmatched transparency that helps you avoid unexpected pricing spikes. To get a tailored quote, talk to our team or request a demo.

Can Qapita Model Dilution and Equity Ownership Changes in Real Time?

Yes. Qapita lets you run real-time simulations for new funding rounds, option pool expansions, and convertible note conversions. Founders and CFOs can instantly see how ownership shifts across every round.

Make Your ESOP Framework IPO-Ready and Compliant

Establish clean records and robust SEBI-compliant policies for a confident public market debut.