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Private Markets

Pre-IPO Finance

Monetize your unlisted shares. Liquidity solutions for ESOP holders, employees, and early investors of high-growth companies.

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Loan against ESOPs Exercise Funding Keep Upside Potential

Liquidity Before Listing

Holding shares in a Unicorn or a Pre-IPO company is prestigious, but it doesn't pay the bills today. Vardhman Finance allows you to unlock the cash value of your unlisted shares without selling them.

We also fund the 'Exercise Price' and 'Tax Liability' for employees who want to convert their Vested Options (ESOPs) into shares but lack the upfront capital. This ensures you don't lose out on your hard-earned equity.

Services:

  • ESOP Exercise Funding: Pay strike price + tax.
  • Loan Against Unlisted Shares: Personal liquidity.
  • IPO Application Funding: HNI bidding limits.
  • Secondary Sale: Facilitating block deals.

Why This Loan Works

Retain ownership, gain liquidity.

Maximize Upside

Don't sell early. Hold your shares until the IPO listing pop to maximize your wealth.

Tax Efficient

Exercising options now starts the clock for Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG), saving you tax later.

Secure Structure

Shares are held in a secure demat account or trust structure until repayment.

Flexible Repayment

Pay only interest during the tenure. Principal can be paid upon sale of shares post-listing.

Eligibility Criteria

01

Company Profile

Must be a late-stage startup (Series C+) or filing for IPO soon.

02

Holding Value

Minimum value of vested options/shares should be ₹25 Lakhs.

03

Status

Shares must be Dematerialized or transferable.

04

Applicant

Current/Ex-Employees, Founders, or Early Angels.

Documents Required

  • ESOP Letter Grant letter and Vesting confirmation from HR.
  • Demat Statement If shares are already exercised and held in Demat.
  • Valuation Report Latest 409A or Merchant Banker valuation report (if available).
  • KYC PAN, Aadhaar, and CIBIL report.

Interest Rates & LTV

Risk-based pricing for private assets.

Parameter Details
Interest Rate 12.00% - 15.00% p.a.
LTV (Loan To Value) 25% to 40% of Fair Market Value.
Processing Fee 2.00% of Loan Amount
Tenure 12 to 36 Months
Repayment Interest Monthly. Principal at Maturity.

Funding Process

Discreet and Efficient.

1

Submit

Submit details of company and holding.

2

Valuation

Our internal team assesses the share price.

3

Pledge

Shares pledged to our Demat account / Trust.

4

Cash In

Loan amount credited to your bank account.

The Vardhman Advantage

We are one of the few lenders in India actively underwriting unlisted risk. We understand the startup ecosystem and the value of your paper wealth.

No Margin Calls

Generally, we structure deals to avoid daily margin calls on unlisted shares.

Exit Support

We help you find buyers for secondary sales when you want to exit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need company permission?

Usually, NO. Pledging shares is a shareholder's right. However, check your shareholder agreement (SHA) for any specific restrictions.

What if the IPO is delayed?

We offer renewable tenures. If IPO is delayed, you can extend the loan by paying the interest.

Is the interest tax deductible?

If the loan is used to acquire shares (exercise ESOPs), the interest paid can be added to the cost of acquisition, reducing capital gains tax later. Consult your CA.

Don't Wait for Listing

Realize the value of your hard work today.

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