How Quickly Should You Update Your 409A After a Funding Round?

by Cheqly team | | 409a Valuation Update Frequency

US venture capital (VC) firms deployed a record $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026, 30% more than the full year 2025 total, though much of that capital was concentrated in large deals. In this active financing environment, a priced round can provide new, market-based information about the value of a company’s securities. If … Continued

Choosing the Best 409A Valuation Provider in 2026: What Startup Founders Should Know

by Cheqly team | | Top 409A Valuation Providers

In 2026, getting a 409A valuation isn’t just about following IRS regulations—any startup, including yours, would be wise to do it. The valuation helps founders stay compliant, set fair stock prices for their team, and plan financially for bigger goals.  A 409A valuation shows a high level of professionalism and transparency in investor and key … Continued

Best Valuation Companies & Business Valuation Firms in 2026

by Cheqly team | | Best Valuation Companies in 2026

Picking the right valuation company is not just about getting a number for one transaction or meeting a compliance need. As private companies grow, valuations play a role in many key financial decisions, such as issuing equity, raising capital, financial reporting, acquisitions, secondary transactions, tax planning, and getting ready for an exit or IPO. A … Continued

How 409A Valuation Determines Stock Option Exercise Price

by Cheqly team | | 409A Valuation Stock Option Exercise Price

If you are a startup founder, offering stock options can be a powerful strategy to attract and retain talented employees without using too much cash. Before granting stock options, however, founders must decide on the right exercise (strike) price. The exercise price is more than just the cost of purchasing shares; it also affects tax … Continued

A Complete Guide to 409A Safe Harbor

by Cheqly team | | 409A Safe Harbor

Stock options are a powerful way to encourage your employees to work toward the success of the company by giving them a stake in its growth. That said, you can’t just hand out stock options without a 409A valuation. This valuation is mandated by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and is necessary to establish the … Continued

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