Just tell the other investors they can buy you out, let you keep your equity, or some combination. To do otherwise seems to twist the definition of “equity.” I

Just tell the other investors they can buy you out, let you keep your equity, or some combination. To do otherwise seems to twist the definition of “equity.” If a founder suddenly told an investor they “couldn’t keep their equity” there’d be lawyers involved. As soon as you tell them you want cash I’m sure they’ll shut up real quick.