How are pre-ipo stocks bought if i exit the company before it goes public?

Question

to add more what if the stocks that are holded by the employee are US stocks but the company and the employee are in India. In this case how does it work out.

Answer 1

You can sell the stock back to the company, to another stockholder, or you can find a new buyer (subject to restrictions as set forth in the company's stock issue).

Once a stock lists on a public exchange, you can sell it to anyone on the market.