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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

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

WE.VESTR Co-Founder & CEO, Floris van Hoogenhuyze

Five Ways Scenario Modeling Helps Fundraising Founders

5 Ways Scenario Modeling Helps Fundraising Founders

The Startup Coop: The framework for startup investments

The Startup Coop: The framework for startup investments

Recently I wrote about what we are building with WE.VESTR and how we will tackle the inherent complexity of shareholder management. In…

Less Hassle. Just Business

Less Hassle. Just Business

Running an early-stage startup is a lot like being a first-time parent — many things you learn on the go and making mistakes is simply…