Startup Equity Benchmark (2026) | Compare Grants by Department, Seniority & Stage
Compare startup equity grant benchmarks by department, seniority, and company stage
About Startup Equity Benchmark (2026) | Compare Grants by Department, Seniority & Stage
Equitybee Startup Equity Benchmark draws on more than 9,000 verified new-hire equity grants, providing comparisons by department, seniority, and company stage to help users compare startup offers for similar roles and stages. Grant Value is calculated as the fair market value per share on the grant date multiplied by the number of options, and is used to compare dollar value at grant time; the page notes that the data is not independently verified and does not represent grants that ultimately achieved liquidity.
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Compare startup offers for similar roles
Evaluate equity grants across company stages
Provide a directional reference for promotion, refresh, or internal equity discussions
Features
Multi-dimensional equity benchmark
Compare more than 9,000 verified new-hire equity grants by department, seniority, and company stage.
Grant Value calculation
Calculates dollar value at grant time from the fair market value per share on the grant date and the number of options.
Role and stage comparison
View comparisons of new-hire equity grants across similar roles, seniority levels, and company stages.
Pros
- Covers more than 9,000 new-hire equity grants
- Supports comparison by department, seniority, and company stage
- The Benchmark is free to use
Cons
- Data is not independently verified
- Primarily based on new-hire grants; other grant types may have different structures