It's time for another major update from Cake Equity, and this one's packed with features that are designed to make equity management even more efficient for founders. From automated compliance reporting to seamless team communication, we've been busy building tools that eliminate friction and keep you focused on growing your business.
What's new ☀️
Stock-based Compensation Reporting (ASC 718)
You can now automate your expense reports in line with ASC 718, pulling data straight from your vesting schedules in Cake. Run reports monthly, quarterly, or annually with fair values from our integrated valuation partners. The output is audit-ready, CFO-friendly, and built to reduce compliance friction. Read more.
Edit live grants
Made a mistake on a grant or need to update dates and amounts? You can now edit active grants in Cake without the hassle of revoking and reissuing. Update vesting schedules, fix typos, and make adjustments while keeping your audit trail clean. This means faster fixes, fewer workarounds, and way less admin overhead. Learn more.
Overhauled team comms
We've completely rebuilt both the Team Hub and communications inside My Cake. The new Team Hub gives you full control over access for employees, investors, and advisors—deciding exactly how they view their equity.
Even better: two-way messaging is here! Want to reach out to investors who might be interested in your next raise? You can securely send communications and get responses back all in one place. No confusion, no long email threads, and no missed messages—just clear equity conversations.
Early exercise options
You can now enable early exercise for new and existing grants on Cake. Perfect for teams looking to optimize tax outcomes, particularly with ISO grants. Founders can activate this feature in just a few clicks, with 83(b) guidance built into the flow. Email notifications for employees are coming soon. Know more.
What this means for you, startup founder
Whether you're preparing for an audit, managing a growing team, or planning your next funding round, these updates work together to make equity management seamless. You've done the work to grant equity—now let's make sure your team actually understands and engages with it.
Ready to explore these new features? Check out our [Help Center] for detailed guides, or reach out to our team with questions.
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