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What is Sweat Equity?

Sweat Equity — Shares a company issues to employees or founders for their effort, know-how or IP rather than cash.

In simple terms

Founders often hold sweat equity for building the business.

Why Sweat Equity matters when you invest

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Sweat Equity — frequently asked questions

What is Sweat Equity?

Shares a company issues to employees or founders for their effort, know-how or IP rather than cash.

What does Sweat Equity mean in the stock market?

Shares a company issues to employees or founders for their effort, know-how or IP rather than cash. Founders often hold sweat equity for building the business.

Can you give an example of Sweat Equity?

Founders often hold sweat equity for building the business.

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