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EMI schemes in 2026: what larger businesses need to know
For years, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes have been the gold standard for startups wanting to attract and reward talent.
Read MoreSet up your first scheme, cut operational risk and keep your equity setup working as you scale.
CFO / FDStay audit-ready at every stageBoard-ready equity governance and reporting, with deed / witness signatures and custom document templates.
HR / People leadTurn equity into retentionMake equity visible to employees and turn it into a real retention lever.
InvestorAccess private markets with confidenceSPVs, PISCES and private-markets access, with data rooms and deal track records.
Founders, finance and people teams all rely on the same equity record - we just give each of them the view they need.
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For years, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes have been the gold standard for startups wanting to attract and reward talent.
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