Escrow for funding rounds: funds held until close

Trusted by UK companies

What Vestd Escrow does for your round

No last-minute chasing

Capital is called in as soon as an investor's interest is firm, so funds are in place before the deal completes.

A close you control

Both sides of completion happen together. The deal documents are executed and capital moves to the target accounts at the same time.

Clear sight of progress

Track investor onboarding and capital calls, so you can see where funds are in the process.

Eligibility snapshot

Is Vestd Escrow right for your round?

Vestd Escrow is built for larger, more complex transactions. We'll confirm the detail with you before anything is set up.

A primary or secondary transaction. Vestd Escrow covers fundraising rounds and secondary sales.
Investors who need verifying. Vestd runs KYC, KYB and AML checks directly through the platform.
Regulated handling of client money. Funds are held in a Client Money account in line with the FCA's CASS rules.

Many participants. It is designed for larger transactions with multiple investors and moving parts.
Funds that must wait for conditions. Capital is held until the conditions are met and the deal is ready to close.

Why it matters

Closing a round puts both sides at risk

FOR COMPANIES

Delayed closes from chasing investors for funds at the last minute, or conditions not being met. Slow, expensive and manual coordination when escrow is run through external lawyers or banks. A messy close reflects badly in front of investors.

For investors

Counterparty risk, because funds are committed but the deal might not close. Little sight of where the money is or what conditions remain outstanding. A trust gap in relying on the company or a third party to handle funds responsibly.

Before you book

What we'll cover on the call

Get direct support from dedicated specialists who know the process inside out.

Whether Vestd Escrow suits your transaction
What we collect from each investor: name, email, date of birth, address and bank details
How KYC, the client money terms and capital calls work
What it costs, up to 0.5% of funds handled with a £2,500 minimum fee
Plus any question you have about Vestd Escrow

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vestd Escrow?

Vestd Escrow is a service that runs KYC and AML checks on investors and holds their funds securely until a deal is ready to close. It bridges the gap between investors committing capital and the deal being finalised.

Whose money is it while it's in escrow?

The funds continue to belong to the investor in law until the deal closes. They are held in a Client Money account in line with the FCA's CASS rules, and Vestd Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (reference number 685992).

How much does Vestd Escrow cost?

Vestd Escrow costs up to 0.5% of funds handled, with a minimum fee of £2,500. Transactions above £2m are charged at 0.25%, and larger or more complex deals have custom pricing.

Who manages the process?

Vestd's private markets team manages the process from onboarding through to completion, for both companies and investors.

How is this different from using a law firm or bank?

Vestd Escrow runs on the same platform that holds your cap table and investor records, so onboarding, capital calls and completion happen in one place instead of being coordinated across separate firms.

Close larger rounds without chasing funds

What Vestd Escrow does for your round

No last-minute chasing

A close you control

Clear sight of progress

Vestd Escrow in action

1. Investors are verified

2. Capital is called in

3. Terms are finalised

4. Both sides complete together

Is Vestd Escrow right for your round?

Closing a round puts both sides at risk

What we'll cover on the call

There's much more under the hood

Special purpose vehicles

Roll-up vehicles

PISCES

Frequently asked questions

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