Exit your startup investment without waiting for the exit.
Angel cheques, seed allocations, early employee stock — Polemarch runs structured secondary sales for startup equity: discreet buyer outreach, negotiated pricing, clean transfer.
- CDSL / NSDL · SEBI-grade KYC
- No pool accounts · direct to your demat
- ₹80 Cr+ transacted · 30 Lakhs+ shares
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Liquidity between rounds
You don't need to wait for an acquisition or IPO — secondaries let you realise value while the company keeps building.
Price discovery that works
We benchmark against the latest round, secondary prints and live demand, then negotiate on your behalf.
Syndicates & family offices
Our buyer network actively looks for quality startup secondaries — including ESOP pools and multi-seller blocks.
Transfer-restriction savvy
ROFR, board approvals, transfer notices — our desk navigates shareholder-agreement mechanics with you.
Confidential process
No public listing of your stake. Outreach is targeted and discreet; the company relationship stays intact.
Documented end to end
SPA, transfer forms, KYC, depository settlement and payout — everything recorded, nothing informal.
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
Angels, early employees, ex-founders and funds holding minority positions in Indian startups.
- You invested early and want to recycle capital into new opportunities.
- Your position has appreciated but there's no exit event on the horizon.
- You hold vested employee equity from a previous job.
- You want an orchestrated process — not cold-messaging potential buyers yourself.
Frequently asked questions
My shareholding has transfer restrictions. Can I still sell?
Usually yes, with process: most SHAs require a right of first refusal or board consent rather than banning transfers. We help you follow the mechanics correctly so the transfer is valid.
How do you value startup equity?
Last-round pricing, secondary-market activity, growth since the round, block size and demand. You'll get a realistic range, not a fantasy number.
Can several of us sell together?
Yes — pooled blocks from multiple employees or angels are often MORE attractive to institutional buyers. Mention it in your request notes.
What if there's no buyer right now?
Choose the waitlist option: we record your ask and contact you when matching demand appears. Many quiet names clear in demand cycles.
How do taxes work on a startup secondary?
Gains on unlisted shares attract capital-gains tax based on your holding period. We'll share the standard treatment and paperwork; confirm specifics with your CA.
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.