The Vestd Blog

Building a cashflow system that survives growth

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Profit vs cashflow: why good firms still go under

It’s one of the oldest paradoxes in business: companies that look strong on paper collapsing almost overnight.

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The founder’s guide to talking about pay (without losing trust)

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The founder’s guide to talking about pay (without losing trust)

Talking about money is one of the hardest and most revealing things a founder does.

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Why investors back narratives, not numbers

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Why investors back narratives, not numbers

If you’ve ever sat through a pitch deck overloaded with financial models and 10-point growth forecasts, you’ll know how easy it is to get lost in the...

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Structuring micro rounds: How founders can raise faster and more often

Fundraising doesn’t always have to be a large all-in-one marathon. Whilst it’s easy to craft a vision of grandiose raises to fuel accelerated growth,...

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Why common SaaS pricing tiers work (and when they don’t)

When you land on a SaaS pricing page with three familiar tiers, Free, Pro, and Enterprise, it’s not because the product team lacked imagination.

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Voting rights explained

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Voting rights explained

When you buy shares in a business, you typically get voting rights in key decisions the organisation needs to take.

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What is a bare trust?

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What is a bare trust?

Trusts are a well-established means to manage the distribution and ownership of assets, such as property, cash, or shares.

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Why investors hate messy cap tables (and how RUVs can help)

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Why investors hate messy cap tables (and how RUVs can help)

Keeping your cap table clean and tidy should be best practice for any growing business.

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Nominee vs beneficial owner: Understanding legal ownership

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Nominee vs beneficial owner: Understanding legal ownership

When it comes to investing and holding shares within a company, who owns what can get complicated.

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How startups can master alignment early

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How startups can master alignment early

Startups thrive on speed, but without alignment this quickly turns into chaos.

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