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BrowserStack launches $125 Mn ESOP buyback for employees and early backers

EntrackrEntrackr · 24d ago
BrowserStack launches $125 Mn ESOP buyback for employees and early backers
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BrowserStack launches $125 Mn ESOP buyback for employees and early backers According to the company, the total capital returned to shareholders across three buyback cycles will reach around $275 million. Mumbai-headquartered software testing platform BrowserStack is launching a $125 million share buyback programme to provide liquidity to its employees and early backers. The buyback will allow stakeholders, including nearly 500 employees, to sell their shares back to the company. An ET report added that about half of the total buyback amount has been earmarked for employees, while the remaining portion will go to early investors such as Accel. In September 2021, BrowserStack had announced its second ESOP buyback worth $50 million, following its first ESOP buyback programme executed in February 2021. The company turned unicorn in June 2021 after raising $200 million in Series B funding at a $4 billion valuation. Founded in 2011, BrowserStack provides cloud-based software testing tools that enable developers and QA teams to test websites and mobile applications across a wide range of devices, operating systems, and browsers. The company serves customers globally from offices in Mumbai, San Francisco, New York, and Dublin. BrowserStack claims to be among the leading software testing platforms, powering over two million tests every day across 17 global data centres. In May last year, the company acquired Requestly, a tool for HTTP interception, API mocking, and debugging, for an undisclosed amount. It also acquired Berlin-based bug detection and reporting platform Bird Eats Bug for $20 million in 2024. Meanwhile, ESOP buyback activity in 2025 remained muted at a little over $75 million. In comparison, total ESOP buybacks, payouts, and liquidity stood at about $190 million in 2024, sharply lower than $802 million in 2023, $440 million in 2021, and $200 million in 2022.

Cashfree Payments announces ESOP buyback for over 400 employees

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Cashfree Payments announces ESOP buyback for over 400 employees
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Cashfree Payments announces ESOP buyback for over 400 employees Bengaluru-based fintech firm Cashfree Payments has announced an ESOP buyback programme covering over 400 employees, including 175 former employees. The buyback provides liquidity to current and former team members holding vested stock options. Cashfree did not disclose the size of the buyback or the valuation at which the shares were repurchased. The move comes a year after Cashfree’s $53 million funding round led by Krafton. Overall, the company has raised $95 million from investors, including Y Combinator, Smilegate Investments, and State Bank of India. Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments operates a payments and payouts infrastructure platform for businesses. The company processes more than $80 billion in annual payment volumes and serves over one million merchants, including startups and large internet companies. Cashfree has also been expanding its cross-border payments business, which currently contributes around 10% of the company’s revenue, following strong growth in transaction volumes over the past year. According to TheKredible, Cashfree reported operating revenue of Rs 640 crore in FY25, compared with Rs 643 crore in FY24. The company’s net loss widened 14% to Rs 154 crore from Rs 135 crore in the previous fiscal year. This marks the third major ESOP buyback announcement in 2026. Recently, healthtech firm Innovaccer completed an ESOP buyback worth around $75 million, while SaaS unicorn BrowserStack announced a $125 million ESOP liquidity programme. For context, ESOP buyback activity in 2025 remained muted at just over $75 million. In comparison, total ESOP buybacks, payouts, and liquidity stood at about $190 million in 2024, significantly lower than $802 million in 2023, $440 million in 2021, and $200 million in 2022.

XYXX announces ESOP buyback program

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
XYXX announces ESOP buyback program
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Men-focused premium innerwear and lifestyle brand XYXX has announced its first Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback. XYXX’s ESOP programme was introduced 4 years ago, and employees who have completed their tenure are eligible for the buyback. According to the firm, the eligible employees are allowed to liquidate at a 6X premium on the allotted price with zero strike price. XYXX’s ESOP buyback programme currently includes employees spanning from senior managers to heads of departments as well as executive leadership. The buyback comes within a year of XYXX’s $13.5 million Series C round led by Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. XYXX claims to have pan-India presence with over 22,000 touchpoints through top Multi Brand Outlets (MBOs), a strong modern trade presence with Shoppers Stop, and Reliance Trends, amongst others as well as Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in multiple key cities. Its products are available on website (xyxxcrew.com) and available on e-commerce marketplaces including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio. On Monday, audio series platform Pocket FM announced its first ESOP buyback worth $8.3 million. As per data compiled by TheKredible, the total EOSP buyback/payout/liquidity stood at nearly $802 million in 2023. In 2021 and 2022, the buyback amount was recorded at $440 and $200 million respectively. In 2024, MyGate, Classplus and Meesho also completed their ESOP buyback scheme.

Even Healthcare launches first ESOP buyback worth $500K

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Even Healthcare launches first ESOP buyback worth $500K
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Even Healthcare launches first ESOP buyback worth $500K Managed care provider Even Healthcare announced its first-ever Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback within three years, joining Indian startups using stock rewards to retain talent and boost employee wealth. Even announced a buyback worth $0.5 million for its employees at the primary valuation without any discount. According to the company, this ensures employees receive maximum earnings from their sale and do not face an “ESOP haircut.” This buyback follows Even Healthcare’s $30 million Series A funding round in October last year. “At Even Healthcare, we believe in creating long-term financial opportunities for our employees. This buyback is a testament to our commitment to ensuring everyone who contributes to Even’s growth benefits from it. We are proud to set a new benchmark in the industry and look forward to expanding our ESOP program further,” said Matilde Giglio, co-founder of Even Healthcare. Founded in 2020 by Mayank Banerjee, Giglio, and Alessandro Ialongo, Even Healthcare offers its members free consultations, diagnostic tests, and cashless hospitalization through its in-house clinical team and insurance partners. According to the company, it only partners with hospitals that guarantee the care of its members in exchange for a recurring payment.

MyGate announces ESOP buyback for over 50 employees

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
MyGate announces ESOP buyback for over 50 employees
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Community management app MyGate has announced employees stock buyback program for more than 50 employees. The buyback has come on the back of improved financial results for the Bengaluru-based company in the last and current fiscal year. MyGate has announced the buyback plan of 20% of vested shares for employees who have completed four years at the firm. “We are in the strongest financial position that we have ever been and well capitalised to fuel our growth and new initiatives,” said Abhishek Kumar, co-founder of MyGate. MyGate grew without raising venture capital money for nearly four years. The firm’s operating revenue jumped 77.3% to Rs 71.10 crore in FY23 from Rs 40.1 crore in FY22. During the period, it managed to cut losses to the tune of 35%. The company primarily generates income through subscription revenue from resident welfare associations and from brands promoting themselves on the MyGate app. The firm also said that it achieved zero cash burn in November 2023. MyGate raised $56 million in a Series B round in October 2019. Later, it raised strategic money worth $12 million from home service marketplace Urban Company and insurance provider Acko in November 2022. Entrackr exclusively reported the development. While the number of ESOP buybacks saw a downward trend in 2023, the amount of buyback and payout created a new record in the last year. As per data compiled by TheKredible, the total EOSP buyback/payout/liquidity in 2023 stood at nearly $802 million. In 2021 and 2022, the buyback amount was recorded at $440 and $200 million respectively. Last month, edtech company Classplus announced ESOP buyback for more than 150 employees.

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