Business Law Video Library

Rollover equity does not always participate equally in a future exit. Preference stacks, liquidation waterfalls, and capital structure priorities can reduce or eliminate founder returns. This video explains how equity is distributed in private equity...

Buyers often describe rollover equity documents as “standard,” but those terms are frequently designed for employees, not founders reinvesting millions of dollars. Repurchase rights, forfeiture provisions, and lack of governance rights can dramatically reduce the...

Rollover equity is often presented as a second opportunity to participate in future upside, but the terms matter. Founders may be subject to repurchase rights, forfeiture provisions, or unequal economic rights that significantly reduce value....

Rollover equity can disappear if it is tied to employment, subject to repurchase rights, or structured behind senior claims. Founders often assume their percentage ownership guarantees value, but the capital structure and legal terms determine...

Many founders accept rollover equity terms without fully understanding governance rights, vesting provisions, or transfer restrictions. These structural details determine whether the rollover becomes meaningful upside or illiquid paper. This video outlines common structuring mistakes...