HubSpot Equity FAQ

HubSpot uses multiple vesting schedules depending on your level and grant type. Common schedules include 3-year and 4-year vesting with quarterly releases. Some grants have a 6-month cliff before vesting begins, while others start vesting after one year with the remainder vesting quarterly. Check your specific grant agreement for your exact vesting schedule.

Yes, HubSpot offers an ESPP with a 15% discount and a lookback provision. You can contribute up to 15% of your base salary (maximum $25,000 per year), and purchase periods occur semi-annually in January and July. To qualify for favorable tax treatment, you must hold shares for at least one year after purchase AND two years after the offering date.

HubSpot stock options have a 10-year expiration period from the grant date. Options typically vest over 4 years, with 25% vesting after the first year and the remainder vesting quarterly thereafter.

Yes, HubSpot matches 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary, with a maximum company match of $2,500 per year. You're immediately vested in your own contributions, but you must complete one year of service to be fully vested in the employer matching contributions.

Only vested equity is yours to keep when you leave. Any unvested RSUs or stock options will be forfeited. For stock options, you'll typically have a limited window to exercise vested options after departure, though the specific timeframe isn't publicly disclosed in standard materials.

Yes, HubSpot provides ad-hoc refresher grants based on high performance and promotions. These are not on a fixed schedule but are awarded to recognize exceptional contributions and career advancement.

HubSpot has quarterly blackout periods that start at market close on the 15th day of the last month of each fiscal quarter and end one business day after the earnings release (typically 30-45 days after quarter end). If you're a Designated Insider, you must pre-clear all trades even during open trading windows, and complete trades within five business days of approval.

HubSpot offers sign-on bonuses (often around $15,000) to new hires, but these typically include a clawback provision. If you leave the company within your first year, you may be required to repay some or all of the sign-on bonus.