Hissa, India’s leading equity management platform, has launched Hissa Fund I, a $35 million initiative dedicated to unlocking liquidity in the country’s $3 billion ESOP market. This first-of-its-kind fund offers liquidity to employees holding vested stock options in growth-stage startups, helping them transform paper wealth into real opportunities. 

With Indian startups staying private for 10-12 years on average, employees often find themselves holding valuable but illiquid ESOPs. The Hissa Fund solves this problem by offering a seamless secondary transaction platform, empowering employees to access liquidity for personal milestones—whether it’s buying a home, investing in their families, or securing their financial futures.

“Our mission is to make equity ownership meaningful for everyone involved,” said Satish Mugulavalli, Co-Founder of Rulezero and Managing Partner of Hissa Fund.“The Hissa Fund is not just about liquidity—it’s about creating a new paradigm where ESOPs empower employees and fuel long-term innovation in the startup ecosystem.”