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option pool

noun/ˈɒpʃn̩ puːl/

C1CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A block of shares reserved to grant as equity incentives to future employees, advisers and hires.

Investors insisted we top up the option pool to 15% before the round closed.

Similar: ESOP

Topic: Advanced English in Business English

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