Astrella by EQ

Astrella by EQ

Capital Markets

New York, NY 1,356 followers

Cap table management software. We help private companies manage ownership data securely and effectively.

About us

The next-gen, integrated global platform to manage private company ownership Astrella® by EQ is your trusted partner for real-time, cloud-based, self-service management of private company shareholder and employee stock plan data. Astrella was developed by a team of experienced professionals with deep experience in the private market and stock plan administration/financial reporting. The newly developed SaaS platform leverages the latest technology to deliver the most compelling product the industry has seen in years. By effectively tracking the “genealogy of a share”, Astrella’s immutable ledger ensures complete transparency and control of your ownership records. EQ Private Company Solutions is an affiliate of Equiniti and is focused on serving private companies worldwide. Astrella, a cloud-based SaaS solution, allows private companies to manage their ownership data, including the cap table and employee equity plans, and to connect directly with related service providers to support efficient workflow and provide access to investors, advisors, and employees. For more information, visit www.astrella.com.

Industry
Capital Markets
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2019
Specialties
cap table management, equity management, startup due diligence, fundraising, equity compensation, startup options, private company cap table, 409A, ASC718, 83B Election, Series A, Series B, Series C, Seed Round, SAFE round, cap table software, cap table platform, equity management platform, and cap table application

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