ESO Fund

About The Fund

ESO Fund is a venture capital fund that specializes in providing financial solutions for employees with stock options in venture-backed companies. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, ESO Fund assists by offering the cash needed to exercise stock options, cover associated taxes, and facilitate share liquidity. They pioneered the industry of employee equity management and have since created over $2 billion in wealth for their clients at over 700 companies. ESO Fund offers a risk-free approach, taking the financial risk while clients keep the upside potential of their equity. They are known for a simple and transparent process without interest or hidden fees, and they do not require clients to transfer shares into a trust, maintaining client ownership and control. The fund's services include option exercise funding, liquidity for shares, and immediate cash for RSUs. ESO Fund is well-integrated into the Silicon Valley ecosystem and operates both nationwide and in select international markets. They are quick to provide funding, often in days rather than weeks, and they emphasize a partnership approach where they only benefit when their clients do. The process is streamlined, starting with an initial consultation, followed by a personalized funding offer, and efficient closing and funding steps. ESO Fund's advantage is its non-recourse funding approach, meaning clients face no personal liability if the company's value declines or it fails.