ESO Fund
Overview
The Employee Stock Option Fund (ESO Fund) provides funding for the employees of venture-backed companies to absorb the financial risks associated with exercising stock options. The cost of exercising stock options and paying Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is often very expensive while also presenting the risk of total loss and the burden of long periods of illiquidity. The ESO Fund provides tax-efficient financing and shelters the employee from the risk of total loss.
Investment Focus
- Employees of venture-backed companies with stock options seeking to exercise their options and access liquidity for shares.
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about ESO Fund
What sectors does ESO Fund invest in?
ESO Fund invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in San Mateo, California, United States. ESO Fund is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does ESO Fund invest at?
ESO Fund backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does ESO Fund invest in?
ESO Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at ESO Fund?
Team members listed for ESO Fund include Tony Tsao (Partner).
What companies has ESO Fund invested in?
ESO Fund's portfolio includes Airbnb, Robinhood, Coinbase, DoorDash, Reddit, Instacart, Snowflake and Affirm.
How do I contact ESO Fund?
ESO Fund's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
