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Setting Your Equity Split

Setting Your Equity Split

An interview with Jana Nevrlka on methods for how cofounders can split their equity fairly.

WE.VESTR - A guide to subdividing startup shares

Subdividing shares in your startup: what you need to know

As a startup, understanding the importance of sub-dividing shares is significant. It not only maintains the fair distribution of ownership but also helps to protect the company’s financial interests. However, understanding the process of subdivision of shares can be daunting. Today, we will discuss what you need to know

WE.VESTR Monthly | Feb '23 ⛷️

Equity Management

WE.VESTR Monthly | Feb '23 ⛷️

Welcome to the WE.VESTR Monthly, your dose of updates from February.

Get to know Kieron James and his Wonderful team!

Startup Spotlight: Wonderful

An interview with Kieron James, the founder of tech-for-good group, Wonderful.

WE.VESTR 2022 Wrapped

Entrepeneurship

WE.VESTR 2022 Wrapped

A look back at 2022, plus a toast to what's to come in 2023!

The Employee Option Pool, Sizing, and Considerations

The Employee Option Pool, Sizing, and Considerations

The employee option pool is a reserve of shares for startup employees. Table of contents What is an Employee Option Pool Why do I need an Employee Option Pool How Option Pools are Structured How to Size the Employee Option Pool Dilution of ownership Other Considerations FAQs Key Takeaways * An

Startup funding rounds explained

Startup Funding Rounds: The Startup Cycle Explained

Startup funding rounds, from seed investment to venture capital, are the lifeblood of every new company. They’re how entrepreneurs raise money to build their product or service and grow their business into a profitable enterprise that can become an industry leader. With over 305 million global startups created each

The Slicing Pie Equity Framework

Slicing the Pie - How to Split Equity Fairly in Your Startup

When you start your own business, one of the first things you have to figure out is how to split equity between your co-founders and any investors that come on board. How do you divide the pie? This can be tricky and lead to a lot of frustration if not

The Latest WE.VESTR Product Upgrades

Quarterly Release | Q3 '22

Check out the latest upgrades to the WE.VESTR platform from last quarter.

Where to find investors from WE.VESTR

Where to Find Investors as a Start-up (A WE.VESTR Guide)

We here at WE.VESTR, believe that entrepreneurship is accessible to everyone and not just those who have enough funds to bootstrap their own business all the way. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on where to find investors as a start-up, including what investors might look

Achieve shareholder transparency through digital investment management

Achieving Shareholder Transparency through Digital Investment Management

CEO and Co-Founder, Floris Van Hoogenhuyze joins the X-Collective to discuss creating shareholder transparency and financial inclusiveness for scale-ups by digitising investment management. The Need for Shareholder Transparency & The Making of WE.VESTR Since the Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRDII) came into full force in 2019, there has been a

Quarterly Release | Q2 ' 22

Quarterly Release | Q2 ' 22

The change of season brings more sunshine, warm weather, much-deserved holidays and of course, exciting updates to the WE.VESTR platform. Let’s reminisce a bit on last quarter, shall we?

TNW Conference 2022

Angel Investing

TNW 2022 Takeaways

The pending economic slowdown was the talk of TNW Conference this year, and we've got some takeaways to share!

5 Fundraising Tips for Founders from Friso Schmid

Startup Lessons

5 Fundraising Tips for Founders from Friso Schmid

We hosted an "Ask Me Anything" interview with Friso Schmid, the founder of Startup Fountain [https://www.startupfountain.com/]. During the interview, Friso shed some light on the fundraising process for early stage startups. Here are 5 takeaways from our discussion: 1. Explain Your Staffing Strategy: Investors need to know

Feature Friday #7: ESOP Management

Feature Friday #7: ESOP Management

Welcome back to Feature Friday, your peek behind the laptop of what we’ve been working on at WE.VESTR! This week, we’re excited to show you…

Europe’s Startup Boom is No Surprise

Angel Investing

Europe’s Startup Boom is No Surprise

An Interview with Andy Shannon | WE.VESTR Advisor & Former Global Head of Startupbootcamp

Designing the WE.VESTR Experience

Designing the WE.VESTR Experience

Q&A with Benjamin Roeloffs Valk - Head of Product @ WE.VESTR

Slush Recap: European Tech is on Fire

Slush Recap: European Tech is on Fire

…in a good way.

In Tech, Is Inclusivity the Same as Diversity?

In Tech, Is Inclusivity the Same as Diversity?

Why understanding the differences will help tech companies manage both.

Are You Ready for Hyper-Growth?

Are You Ready for Hyper-Growth?

Record-breaking growth was the talk of the conference — how can startups prepare for hyper-growth?

Dagmar van Ravenswaay Claasen on Financial Inclusivity, Innovation and Simplicity in the Startup…

Dagmar van Ravenswaay Claasen on Financial Inclusivity, Innovation and Simplicity in the Startup…

Like many startups, WE.VESTR is made up of a team of entrepreneurial and motivated dreamers. While this recipe produces big ideas and fast…

TNW 2021 Recap: Entrepreneurs Back Together Again

Equity Management

TNW 2021 Recap: Entrepreneurs Back Together Again

The WE.VESTR team attended TNW Conference in Amsterdam last week, where we hosted a booth and met with founders and investors to discuss…

Feature Friday #6: The Startup Co-op

Equity Management

Feature Friday #6: The Startup Co-op

Introducing the Startup Co-op, WE.VESTR’s turnkey equity reward feature that allows early-stage founders to flexibly set the rules for…

Fundraising as a Founder: Convertible Notes & SAFE Notes

Convertible Notes

Fundraising as a Founder: Convertible Notes & SAFE Notes

Fundraising as a Founder

ESOPs. Simplified.

ESOPs. Simplified.

After many interviews with founders and entrepreneurs, I’ve come to understand that the bulk of their pain points can be grouped into three…