How much equity should Irish startups give employees?
Here's how much equity Index Ventures and Balderdon recommend startups give to employees based on performance, seniority and company stage.
Giving your team shares: How to size an employee option pool
In the UK, 10% is the median amount of equity assigned to EMI share option pools. According to Index Ventures in the US,...
Shares vs. Options: What’s the difference?
The important difference is that if someone owns shares, they are a shareholder immediately. With options, they have own...
Startup advisor shares: How much equity should you give your advisor?
As a general rule, early stage startups compensate advisors with 1% equity in the company. But this amount varies accord...
