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It only makes the options less valuable if they are actually offering a liquidity event, otherwise it is actually advantageous to employees as any new option gr
by dasil003 4y ago
It only makes the options less valuable if they are actually offering a liquidity event, otherwise it is actually advantageous to employees as any new option grants (both new hire and refreshers) are delineated in dollars, so a lower valuation means they get more of them.
I get that this might not align with the perspective of their employees, especially if they skew young and their expectations were shaped by tech stock price dynamics of the 2010s. A lot of folks haven't yet come to terms with the new normal. From an ISO/RSU earning employee's perspective, it's better for prices to correct quickly and completely so you can start getting new grants at more reasonable valuation with real upside.
- atwood22 4y agoIt really depends. A lower valuation also means raising money will be at lower valuations, which means investors get more of the company, which means more share dilution.
- borski 4y agoFor any employees that have already exercised their options, that also means the value of what they thought they were getting just went down.
- bottled_poe 4y agoYes, but that a risk they accepted.
- TheCoelacanth 4y agoThe imaginary value went down, unless they are actually offering liquidity for employees who have exercised.