Sam Jeans

Startup valuation methods explained

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Startup valuation methods explained

Last updated: 29 April 2024. Valuing businesses is an art, not a science. And it’s often considered a dark art at that - there’s no magic formula. The TV show Dragon’s Den provides an irresistible example of what happens when optimistic founders...

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How UK companies can give US employees stock options

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How UK companies can give US employees stock options

Last updated: 17 June 2024. Stock option schemes (or what we tend to call share option schemes in the UK) are a surefire method of uniting teams...

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409A valuations what you need to know

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409A valuations: what you need to know

Last updated: 6 September 2024.

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How to reward advisors, contractors and others with equity

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How to reward advisors, contractors and others with equity

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Sharing ownership to incentivise key team members is a winning strategy. Share schemes, like Enterprise Management...

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Exit strategies explained

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Exit strategies explained

Last updated: 26 June 2024. Startups – what are they heading for? Startup founders often plan for an exit, such as a merger and acquisition (M&A) or...

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Raising capital: how not to reach out to VCs

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Raising capital: How NOT to reach out to VCs

Last updated: 28 October 2024. Venture capitalists (VCs) are pivotal to the global startup ecosystem. But, getting on the radar of VCs and securing...

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Liquidity events and their relationship with share schemes

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Liquidity events and their relationship with share schemes

Equity in early startups tends to be highly illiquid, meaning you can’t easily convert it into cash. It’s tough to know a startup’s true value until...

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Employee ownership: what are the choices?

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Employee ownership: what are the choices?

Business ownership in the UK has gone through a period of rapid diversification. More businesses are deciding to give their employees a slice of the...

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Responsible AI: what startups need to know

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Responsible AI: what startups need to know

Last updated: 12 December 2023.

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The many ways employees can benefit from your EMI scheme

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The many ways employees can benefit from your EMI scheme

Last updated: 1 October 2024. One of the primary advantages of the Enterprise Management Incentive scheme is its flexibility. While the majority of...

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