Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Founder & employee equity · Core

Acceleration

Also called: accelerated vesting

ELI5

Equity becomes earned sooner than scheduled.

Used in conversation

“The agreement grants partial acceleration on termination after a sale.”

Definition

Earlier vesting of equity after specified events.

Here “Acceleration” means: Earlier vesting of equity after specified events.

Pitch context

You will see “Acceleration” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches founder & employee equity.

Why it matters: In founder & employee equity, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • AccelerationThe same visible label “Acceleration” names different concepts.
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