Repurchase Option

Repurchase Option is a contractual right (often held by the company) to buy back shares from a holder under specified circumstances, such as if a founder leaves before vesting or if shares are subject to transfer restrictions. In startup equity, a Repurchase Option is used to enforce vesting and protect the cap table, and Repurchase Option terms include price (cost vs. fair market value), timing, and exercise procedures.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.