# Slice > Slice (Slice Global) is an AI-native global equity management platform for private, growth-stage companies granting equity to employees in multiple countries. It combines cap table and share registry management with automated cross-border compliance monitoring, equity tax logic, and stock-based compensation reporting. Primary users are Finance, Legal, and HR teams. Stated coverage is 60+ countries, with tax and legal requirements monitored continuously and grant obligations recalculated automatically when an employee relocates mid-vest. Financial reporting supports US GAAP (ASC 718) and IFRS 2. Integrates with 50+ HRIS systems (HiBob, BambooHR, Deel, Rippling, ADP, Workday, SAP, Personio), major identity providers (Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra), and existing equity systems for migration (Carta, Pulley, Shareworks). Three quote-based tiers, no public list pricing: **Scale** (up to 3 countries), **Enterprise** (up to 15 countries, adds audit trail, granular permissions, SSO), **Unlimited** (unlimited countries, adds white-glove compliance for ad-hoc cases, waterfall modeling, custom reporting). Onboarding is specialist-led and stated as live in under two weeks, handled by SliceAI plus a team of ex-lawyers and equity specialists. Support is a dedicated Slack channel with a proactive CSM. Security: SOC 1, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 certified, GDPR and CPRA. TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest, hosted on Google Cloud Platform, regular third-party penetration testing, SSO, row-level security. Named customers: Aidoc, Aqua Security, Avalor, Cyera, Finout, Mesh Payments, Oasis, Optimove, Pentera, VAST Data, Wiz. Partner law firms: Meitar, Wilson Sonsini, DLA Piper, Paul Hastings, Fenwick. Raised a $25M Series A led by Insight Partners with TLV Partners, R-Squared Ventures, and Jibe Ventures. ## Start here - [Plans and pricing](https://www.sliceglobal.com/plans): Tier comparison plus FAQs on switching from Carta and Capdesk, migration timelines, HMRC and Companies House filings, and billing. - [Slice vs Carta](https://www.sliceglobal.com/competitors/slice-vs-carta): Head-to-head. Carta is US-first cap table management; Slice is multi-country equity with automated compliance, tax, and reporting. Includes a full feature comparison table. - [Capdesk alternative](https://www.sliceglobal.com/competitors/capdesk-alternative) - [Integrations](https://www.sliceglobal.com/integrations): Complete list of supported HRIS, SSO, and equity systems. - [Security](https://www.sliceglobal.com/security): Certifications, encryption, hosting, penetration testing, and access control. - [About Slice](https://www.sliceglobal.com/about-us) - [Book a demo](https://www.sliceglobal.com/demo-page) ## Core capabilities - [Global Compliance](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/global-compliance): Real-time monitoring of grants, ownership, pools, and regulatory change, with country-specific alerts that state the reason and the recommended action. - [Equity Grants](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/equity-grants): Issue grants worldwide with built-in compliance, tax support, and customizable vesting. - [Cap Table](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/cap-table): Cap table management with real-time updates and ownership drill-downs. - [Stock-Based Compensation](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/stock-based-compensation): Expense calculations and detailed reports covering RSA, RSU, and option expense. - [Equity Value Simulator](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/equity-value-simulator): Equity tax simulation with country-specific logic and relocation tracking. - [Country-Specific Reports](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/country-specific-reports): Automatic generation of country-specific equity and regulatory reports. - [Equity Plan Administration](https://www.sliceglobal.com/product/equity-plan-administration): Create and manage global plans with customizable parameters, default vesting schedules, and country-specific compliance. ## Jurisdiction guides - [UK ERS filing deadline](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/blog-posts-uk-ers-filing-deadline-2026): Who must file, why nil returns matter, and what is at risk if the deadline is missed. - [UK employee stock options: EMI, CSOP and tax](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/unraveling-the-complexities-of-employee-stock-options-in-the-uk) - [Section 431 election](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/section-431-election-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters): UK S431 deadlines, filing requirements, tax benefits, and risks. - [Israel Section 102 reporting](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/section-102-israel-reporting-2025): Reporting rules, Form 146 and 156 deadlines, and non-compliance penalties. - [ITA Circular 9/2025 (Israel)](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/ita-circular-9-2025-equity-tax-reform): Cross-border options and RSUs for returning residents, Section 14 exemptions, Section 102 conversions. - [Australia ESS tax rules](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/australian-ess-tax-rules-employee-equity): Taxing points, real risk of forfeiture, and ESS compliance. - [Australia ESS reporting deadlines](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/australia-ess-reporting-deadlines-2026): ESS statements by 14 July, ATO annual report by 14 August. - [Stock option taxation in Canada](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/how-stock-options-are-taxed-in-canada-frequently-asked-questions): Employer guide to withholding, the 50% deduction, and CCPC rules. - [Portugal stock option regime](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/maximizing-equity-in-portugal-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-new-stock-option-regime-for-smes-startups): The 2023 regime and its flat 14% rate for qualifying startups. - [Sweden QESO guide](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/unlocking-equity-potential-for-your-swedish-workforce) ## Cross-border equity operations - [What happens to equity when employees move countries](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/equity-employees-move-countries): Workday allocation, withholding, and avoiding double taxation on mid-vest relocation. - [Global equity compensation checklist for CFOs](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/navigating-global-equity-compensation-2025-cfo-checklist): Multi-jurisdiction compliance, board approvals, and tax reporting. - [$100K ISO limit](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/the-100k-iso-limit-a-u-s-tax-rule-with-big-consequences): The rule, its failure modes, and automating grant splitting. - [Vesting schedules explained](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/vesting-schedules-private-companies-guide): Cliffs, RSUs, performance vesting, and compliance risk. - [What "AI-native" means in equity management](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog-posts/what-does-ai-native-actually-mean-in-equity-management): What the built-in Slice AI agent does today, from compliance answers to grant execution. ## Customer evidence - [Aqua Security](https://www.sliceglobal.com/customer-stories/aqua-security-equity-management-case-study): Consolidated equity management after leaving older platforms. - [Finout](https://www.sliceglobal.com/customer-stories/finout): Reported 50% more time gained. - [Mesh Payments](https://www.sliceglobal.com/customer-stories/mesh-payment): Lean finance team removed manual workflows and cross-border complexity. - [All customer stories](https://www.sliceglobal.com/customer-stories): Also Optimove, Cyera, Pentera, Avalor, VAST Data. ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.sliceglobal.com/blog): Full archive on equity management, global compliance, tax, and AI automation. - [Contact](https://www.sliceglobal.com/contact)