Employee share options explained: A guide for option holders
We explain how share options work for employees. Vesting, exercise, how much your options might be worth, when to sell your shares, and more.
How long does it take to set up an EMI scheme?
Find out how long each part of the EMI option scheme process takes, and how to balance a future funding round with your...
45+ Active Venture Capital firms in London 2025 (early stage)
Discover the top early-stage VCs in London. We’ve curated this list to include a wide range of sectors and missions.
Does your company qualify for an EMI Share Option Scheme?
A detailed guide to EMI Share option scheme qualifying criteria for companies and employees, plus other ways to give sha...
Five-year business plan: why you need one and how to write it
Many founders roll their eyes at the idea of forecasting the growth of their business for the next five years. However,...
8 min readHow to close your funding round before the end of the SEIS/EIS tax year
With the end of the 2024-25 tax year fast approaching, you can make the most of investor momentum. Here’s how to close y...
6 min readHow to find investors: Tips from a VC and funding hotspots
How to make the most of funding hotspots to close your round fast. Plus other strategies to take an investment without d...
Share options explained: the essential guide for UK startups
Want to offer your team equity in your company? Our guide covers the facts about share options: how and when to set up a...
Reforming serial plant killers with SmartyPlants
Millions of us can’t stop killing our houseplants. Learn how SmartyPlant’s smart sensor helps plant owners track moistur...
How to create a financial forecast: This is what startup investors need to see
‘How much money should we ask for?’ It’s one of the most challenging questions startup founders face when raising equity...
How to choose an option scheme: your guide to vesting cliffs, exercise windows and exit-only terms
Stuck on the rules for your option scheme? We dive into the 2,500+ option schemes on our platform to discover the most c...
Revolutionising gluten-free fast food with Sonny's
Sonny’s is building the future of gluten-free fast food. We caught up with founder Sonny Wells himself to learn more abo...
EMI or Unapproved Share Option Scheme – which is best?
Tax advantaged EMI scheme, or a more flexible Unapproved scheme? We explain the differences and how to decide which is r...
