Project Equity

Project Equity is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Oakland, founded in 2014 by Hilary Abell and Alison Lingane. The firm operates as a national leader in advancing employee ownership as a business succession and economic development strategy, helping privately held businesses transition to structures such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and worker cooperatives. Its core services include advisory, transaction support, and capital facilitation, enabling business owners—often nearing retirement—to sell their companies to employees while preserving jobs and local economic activity. Since inception, Project Equity has expanded into both technical assistance and fin...