Your ESOPs are worth money today — not just on paper.
Years of vesting shouldn't mean years more of waiting. Polemarch gives startup employees a real path to liquidity: know what your equity is worth, then sell some or all of it on your terms.
- CDSL / NSDL · SEBI-grade KYC
- No pool accounts · direct to your demat
- ₹80 Cr+ transacted · 30 Lakhs+ shares
Get a callback from our team
Share your details and we'll reach out with current prices and next steps.
Real money for real milestones
A home down-payment, a wedding, a sabbatical — turn paper wealth into the life event it was supposed to fund.
Sell some, keep some
Partial sales are normal. De-risk by taking chips off the table while keeping upside in the company you believe in.
Know before you decide
Submit your grant details and get a grounded view of demand and price — before committing to anything.
Guaranteed option for speed
When you need certainty, the Polemarch Guarantee is a direct purchase offer you can simply accept.
Exercise-cost aware
Unexercised options? We'll walk through exercise costs, perquisite tax and timelines so the net number is clear.
Nothing informal
Proper agreements, verified buyers, depository transfer, bank settlement in T+2 working days — records you can show your CA.
How it works
Select & review
Browse disclosures, valuation metrics and research notes before you commit.
Secure transaction
Pay through a compliant, transparent settlement framework. 2% flat platform fee.
Receive in demat
Shares are credited directly to your demat via CDSL/NSDL — T+2 working days.
Who this is for
Current and former employees of startups and unlisted companies.
- Your vested ESOPs are a big share of your net worth and it's all illiquid.
- You've left (or are leaving) and your exercise window is ticking.
- Your company doesn't run buybacks — or runs them rarely and small.
- You want a trusted counterparty, not a stranger from a WhatsApp group.
Frequently asked questions
I still work there. Can I sell?
Often yes, for vested shares — subject to your ESOP scheme and any company transfer policy. Many employers permit secondary sales; we check your scheme's specifics discreetly.
I've left the company. What are my options?
If you exercised, you hold shares that can usually be sold like any unlisted stock. If your options are unexercised, the exercise window matters — talk to us early so funding the exercise and the sale can be planned together.
How much of my holding should I sell?
That's your call — many employees sell 20–50% to de-risk while keeping upside. We'll price whatever quantity you choose; there's no minimum.
Will my employer find out?
Where scheme rules require company involvement (transfer approval, ROFR), yes — that's part of a valid transfer. Our outreach to buyers, however, is discreet and never names you publicly.
What taxes apply?
Exercise can trigger perquisite tax; sale triggers capital gains based on holding period. We'll give you the standard picture to take to your CA — no surprises after the deal.
Talk to the deal desk
Selling ESOPs or unlisted shares, planning a company liquidity program, or exploring an investment — share the details and our team responds within one working day.
Start with as little as ₹10,000.
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Unlisted securities carry risk. No assured returns.