Robert Mitson

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How to create and use an option pool

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Among the best ways to share ownership with your team in the UK is through a share option scheme. Options are essentially...

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Why share dilution isn’t always something to avoid

Last updated: 19 April 2024

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How to value a pre-money startup

This article is more than four years old. Some information may no longer be current. See our latest article. We can all recall examples of businesses...

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Platform updates: You asked, we listened

This blog is more than 3 years old. Some information may no longer be current. At Vestd we are always looking for ways to make it easier for founders...

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New HMRC research outlines the benefits of EMI schemes

This article is more than 3 years old. Some information may no longer be current. I spotted some recent research from HMRC on Tax Advantaged Share...

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Is equity the solution to founders’ COVID woes?

2020 has been a challenging year. For businesses all around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 have been felt deeply. Founders have been faced with...

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Your free cap table template (and why you shouldn’t use it)

Last updated: 3 May 2024. When starting a business, some of the more administrative tasks, such as managing your cap table, might not always be front...

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Slicing Pie: A tasty way to share equity?

Last updated: 16 April 2024

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When is the best time to give your employees equity?

Last updated: 2 October 2024. There are considerable benefits to rewarding your employees with equity. Our survey revealed that employees who are...