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Want to know how other startups structure their share option schemes? You’re in the right place.
This free report contains the findings of our January 2025 survey of all active option schemes on SeedLegals set up between 2022 and 2024- both EMI and Unapproved schemes.
Want to know how other startups structure their share option schemes? You’re in the right place. We dive into the data for insights to help you plan or evaluate your own scheme.
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Report contents
We’ve analysed the data from hundreds of share option schemes set up on SeedLegals in the UK between 2022 and 2024. Our experts highlight trends and share insights on the choices companies make for their EMI and Unapproved schemes.
In this report, you’ll find out:
- What % of shares companies set aside for the option pool
- How long companies choose for the options vesting period
- Whether companies opt for a vesting cliff and if so, when
- What vesting frequency companies choose
- Whether companies offer accelerated vesting and when it applies
- When companies allow holders to exercise options
- What % of companies have both EMI and Unapproved schemes
Meet our options experts
This report includes tips and insights from some of the SeedLegals team.
Tommy Hackley
Tommy is an experienced equity strategist with a specialism in R&D tax credits and share option schemes. Find out more about Tommy
Justin Lee
Justin uses his law and business background to help SeedLegals customers strategise, set up and maintain their share option schemes. Find out more about Justin.
Edward Roberts
Edward is an expert in the startup and fundraising space, helping founders manage their equity, raise funding and scale sustainably. Find out more about Edward.
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