Title: So, I joined a startup 1,5 years ago. 2 non technical founders, a half baked product with no revenue at all, built with a freelancer. Joined remotely from a EU country, as a contractor with shit money and 10% equity in options. Fast forward to today, we got seed funding, are 17 people, and the founders want to take 4 points out of my 10 points to extend the options pool. They are each giving 4  points as well. The issue is, that in my situation 4 points represents 40 percent of my options, whereas in their case more like 10% of theirs. Talking undiluted percentages here.<p>I don&#x27;t know what to fucking do. I&#x27;m &quot;c level&quot;, but I&#x27;m feeling helpless. Also, we&#x27;ve set up an office here, and hired some people, so quitting and leaving feels like a bad option.<p>Also related question. I&#x27;m thinking of exercising my existing vested shares as soon as possible, but I&#x27;m not aware of possible legalities. Startup is US based, I&#x27;m EU based.<p>Experience + feedback much appreciated.
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