Share options: what are they and what do they deliver for recipients? – Vestd blog You might talk about giving your team ‘options’….but what does that mean, and what are the different types? If the team member is an employee then it is likely that HMRC approved...
You want to set up a share scheme, but is your cap table even ready? You’ve asked the big questions and you’ve decided that setting up a share scheme is the right decision for your team and the business.
Should I use unapproved share options or growth shares? This calculator can tell you. – Vestd blog At Vestd, we spend a lot of time talking to business owners about different types of shares. Quite often it’s not as simple as ‘this type of share scheme is the “best” for your...
Approaching a serious investment round or exit? Your cap table better be right We spend a lot of time talking to founders, investors, lawyers and accountants who have been involved in numerous major investment rounds and exits. We keep on hearing the same...
A calculator to compare EMI options and growth shares In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the different schemes out there that help you share ownership. EMI options are the most tax efficient for your employees. Growth shares,...
What I learnt from TechDay 2017 – Vestd blog London can be overwhelming. You want to build relationships with potential customers, yet it can feel like you have too many options. Which event or networking opportunity is...
3 ‘must knows’ for UK business owners when it comes to shares and equity – Vestd blog You love your team and want to share ownership of your business with them. But you’re exhausted trying to navigate all the tax and the law governing equity distribution. Does this...
Sharing ownership: when new ideas and old thinking collide – Vestd blog I was speaking to a SaaS business owner recently who was putting an EMI scheme in place for her team. Sharing ownership was critical to her. There are the obvious business...
The 5 mistakes UK businesses make when it comes to their equity – Vestd blog For many private businesses, their equity is like the drawer in the kitchen you’re a bit scared to open. You’re sure there are many useful things in there, but there are also so...