What ESOP Ezee does

ESOP Ezee, operated by the legal entity KP Corporate Solutions Limited, is an India-headquartered specialist provider of single-window Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) solutions for early-stage and unlisted private companies. The firm combines proprietary technology platforms (ESOP Ezee Platform and My ESOPs) with professional consulting services delivered by a team of Chartered Accountants, CPAs and CEPs. Its bundled service modules span plan design, employee communication, plan administration, cap-table management, trust route administration, liquidity event management, tax compliance, option/share valuation and accounting advisory, with share valuation routed through wholly owned subsidiary KP Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd., a SEBI-registered Category 1 Merchant Banker.

The technology stack is anchored on online grant issuance with acceptance tracking, individual employee self-service logins, exercise and online payment processing, and a management reporting dashboard. A Core integration with Astrella (sponsored by AST Private Company Solutions) provides blockchain-stored cap table management, and a standalone product called ESOP Leap handles end-to-end liquidity event workflows including planning, execution and compliance. The company generates revenue across professional services (plan design, trust management, liquidity events, tax compliance, valuation), subscription/recurring fees (plan administration) and managed services (cap table maintenance).

ESOP Ezee was spun off from ESOP Direct on 9 August 2021 and became part of the Qapita Fintech Pvt. Ltd. group in 2022. The entity traces its roots to the Kirtane Pandit Group (founded 1956) and operates from Pune with additional offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and a Singapore regional office at 80 Robinson Rd (#08-00, 80RR Fintech Hub SG). Distribution combines direct professional services sales, a self-serve platform with employee portals, and partner referrals through an ecosystem of incubators, HCM platforms and startup advisors. The company positions itself as having served 600+ unlisted companies with over two decades of operating history.

Name

ESOP Ezee

Legal name

KP Corporate Solutions Limited

Website

https://esopezee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESOP Ezee is an India-headquartered specialist provider of bundled Employee Stock Ownership Plan solutions for early-stage and unlisted private companies, combining proprietary SaaS platforms (ESOP Ezee Platform, My ESOPs, ESOP Leap) with consulting services from CAs, CPAs and CEPs. Part of the Qapita group via KP Corporate Solutions Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equity Compensation Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Data Platforms, Controls & Audit Readiness (Data quality, internal controls) (EUAHAJAN), ESG/Sustainable Investment Advisory (FSAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• ESOP management
• Equity compensation
• Stock plan administration
• Cap table management
• Employee stock options

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. ESOP Plan Design Services: Professional consulting services for designing ESOP plan objectives, option structure, terms and conditions, and drafting legal documentation including resolutions and Scheme documents.
2. Plan Administration Services: Ongoing administration of ESOP plans through proprietary platform, including grant management, employee communication, compliance tracking, and reporting.
3. Cap Table Management Services: Managed services for cap table management with process ownership, integrated with blockchain storage through Astrella partnership.
4. Trust Management Services: Trust setup and day-to-day operations including compliance management for companies using Trust route for ESOP administration.
5. Liquidity Event Management: End-to-end liquidity event management through ESOP Leap platform, including planning, execution, and compliance.
6. Tax Compliance and Valuation Services: Option valuation using globally accepted models, tax compliance assistance, and accounting charge advisory. Share valuation through subsidiary KP Capital Advisors (Category 1 Merchant Banker).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESOP Ezee provides a single-window bundled ESOP solution for early-stage and unlisted private companies, combining proprietary software platforms (ESOP Ezee Platform, My ESOPs, ESOP Leap) with professional consulting services. Its offering spans plan design, documentation, online grant management with employee self-service, cap table management, trust administration, liquidity event management, and tax/valuation/accounting advisory. The service is delivered by a specialist team of CAs, CPAs, and CEPs, backed by SEBI-registered merchant banking valuation through subsidiary KP Capital Advisors.

Product overview

ESOP Ezee is a single-window bundled ESOP solution for early-stage and unlisted companies, combining proprietary software platforms with professional consulting services. The core offerings include the ESOP Ezee Platform and My ESOPs for plan administration, ESOP Leap for liquidity event management, and service modules covering Plan Design, Employee Communication, Cap Table Management, Trust Management, Liquidity Event Management, and Tax Compliance/Valuation. The company is powered by Qapita, part of the ESOP Direct family under the Kirtane Pandit Group, with over two decades of experience serving over 600 unlisted companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESOP ezee Platform: Online platform for ESOP plan management with features for online grants, employee login, exercise and payment, and management reporting
• ESOP Leap
• My ESOPs

Products and services

• ESOP Ezee Platform A proprietary single-window ESOP management platform providing online grant rolling, acceptance tracking, individual employee logins to view grant documents and option data, online exercise and payment functionality, and extensive management reporting and analysis. Targeted at early-stage and unlisted private companies.
• My ESOPs Proprietary technology platform for end-to-end Stock Plan management services, offering online grant management, employee login access, exercise processing, and reporting capabilities. Associated with the ESOP Direct family.
• ESOP Leap A standalone platform that handles end-to-end liquidity event processes including planning, execution, and compliance aspects for unlisted companies providing liquidity to employee stock options.
• Plan Design Service Consulting service to understand plan objectives, design option structures, suggest relevant features, terms and conditions, and draft necessary legal documentation including resolutions and scheme documents. Delivered to founders and promoters of early-stage and unlisted companies.
• Cap Table Management Service Managed service for maintaining and reconciling shareholding structures, with partnership with Astrella for blockchain-based cap table storage ensuring comprehensive ownership history. Targeted at private companies with evolving cap tables.
• Trust Management Service Trust setup services including acting as independent trustees and managing day-to-day operations and compliance requirements for companies using the trust route to administer their ESOP plans.
• Liquidity Event Management Service End-to-end processes for liquidity events through cash settlement or investor buyout of employee shares, encompassing planning, coordination, legal compliance, and tax obligations. Delivered to unlisted companies seeking to provide liquidity to employees.
• Tax Compliance, Option Valuation and Accounting Service Services for quantifying tax obligations, valuing options using globally accepted models, and advising on accounting charges for companies implementing ESOPs.
• Share Valuation Service Valuation services for underlying company shares, conducted through wholly owned subsidiary KP Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd., a SEBI-registered Category 1 Merchant Banker. Supports accounting charge and tax obligations for ESOP programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 unlisted companies served with ESOP expertise

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Astrella (AST Private Company Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to provide integrated cap table solution stored in blockchain, assuring comprehensive history of ownership. The platform is sponsored by AST Private Company Solutions, Inc (AST PCS), a trusted name worldwide.
• KP Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly owned subsidiary of ESOP Direct that is a Category 1 Merchant Banker registered with SEBI, handles share valuation engagements required for accounting charge and tax obligations.
• Venture HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenture Hub offers financial and business advice to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and mid-sized corporations.
• Inflection Point Ventures (IPV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing firm that supports new-age entrepreneurs.
• PractusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPractus uses cutting-edge technology to help businesses tackle their most pressing issues – profitability, working capital, and enterprise valuation.
• Mumbai Angels NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMumbai Angels Network is India's premier platform for new age, early-stage venture investments with a diverse membership base.
• SINE (Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSociety for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) is an umbrella organisation at IIT Bombay for fostering entrepreneurship and nurturing tech start-ups.
• Free Flow venturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree Flow ventures is an Incubator and Accelerator for Start-ups, nationally accredited partner of Invest India with marketing and communications arm Flow2Market.
• CIBAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCIBA is a Technology Business Incubator catalysed and supported by Department of Science & Technology, committed to growing a collaborative entrepreneurial network.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University – Research Park FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSavitribai Phule Pune University – Research Park Foundation promotes research-based entrepreneurship as well as providing co-location facility to industry for Research and Development.
• PazcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPazcare simplifies employee insurance & health benefits for start-ups by enabling new age employers to customize, design & run benefits programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ledgy: European-headquartered equity management and ESOP administration platform serving high-growth and venture-backed companies. Directly comparable in offering ESOP design support, cap table management, and employee communication portals for private companies.
• Cake Equity: Australia-based equity management and ESOP platform offering cap table management, employee share scheme administration, and reporting for private companies. Comparable as a regional player with a similar bundled software-plus-services model.
• Eqvista: US/Canada-based equity management platform offering cap table, 409A valuations, and stock plan administration for startups and private companies. Comparable across valuation services (akin to KP Capital Advisors) and plan administration.
• Capdesk: UK-based equity management platform that helps private companies manage cap tables, ESOPs, and employee equity plans. Closely comparable in serving venture-backed unlisted companies with bundled software and support services.
• Qapita: Parent company and direct competitor in equity management for unlisted companies in India and Southeast Asia. Qapita's cap table and equity management platform directly overlaps with ESOP Ezee's plan administration and cap table management offerings.

Emerging players

• Pulley: US-based cap table and equity management platform with 409A valuations and option administration. Comparable as a focused cap table and ESOP admin tool for venture-backed private companies, with a similar software-led approach.
• ESO Fund: Provides liquidity to startup employees by buying vested options. Comparable through its focus on solving the employee liquidity problem that ESOP Ezee's ESOP Leap platform also targets, though via a different model.

Regional players

• KFin Technologies: Indian registrar and transfer agent offering share registry, ESOP administration, and related services. Comparable as an India-based regional incumbent in equity plan administration and corporate action services.
• Link Intime India: Indian share registry and investor services firm providing ESOP administration and corporate action support. Comparable as a domestic India-based provider of equity plan administration services for listed and unlisted companies.

Broad incumbents

• Carta: Large US-based incumbent in cap table management and equity administration with growing international presence. Comparable in cap table and equity plan administration but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ESOPEzee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esop-ezee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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