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Dead equity: what it is, why it matters & how to avoid it
Graham Charlton: 22 June 2026
Dead equity is shares or options held by people who no longer contribute to a business.
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How to structure an investor-friendly secondary share sale
Chris Nash: 18 February 2026
Secondary share sales, where existing shareholders sell their equity to new investors before an IPO or acquisition, are no longer a niche part of...
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Pick investors like hires: why your cap table matters
Graham Charlton: 16 February 2026
Fundraising is often treated as a valuation event, but it should be an ownership decision.
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Stock transfers made easy: when ownership changes hands
Chris Nash: 29 January 2026
Stock transfers are one of the most consequential ‘small’ actions a company can take. When shares change hands, ownership, control, tax treatment and...
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Roll-up vehicle pitfalls: mistakes companies need to avoid
Chris Nash: 21 January 2026
Roll-up vehicles (RUVs) are one of the most effective ways to simplify a crowded cap table and remove friction from future fundraising. It's a type...
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Voting rights explained
Luke Richards: 03 November 2025
When you buy shares in a business, you typically get voting rights in key decisions the organisation needs to take.
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Why investors hate messy cap tables (and how RUVs can help)
Luke Richards: 28 October 2025
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
Luke Richards: 27 October 2025
When it comes to investing and holding shares within a company, who owns what can get complicated.
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Roll-up vehicles: Simplify your cap table & speed up fundraising
Sam Jeans: 16 October 2024
We all know that securing investment is essential for business growth. But as your list of investors expands, your cap table might start to collapse...
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How to mobilise your cap table
Grace Henley: 08 November 2022
As a startup, getting investment is key. After all, it takes more than a winning idea to grow a successful business. Unless you plan to fund your...