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What is Bootstrapping?

Bootstrapping is when the founders invest their own money into the company and grow without the support of external funds. Advantages of Bootstrapping Many startups find bootstrapping as the best path to growth, especially in the early days of the company. Here are a few advantages of bootstrapping: 1. Independence:

What are Common Fundraising Methods?

Here are some of the most common methods for fundraising as a startup: 1. Bootstrapping: Fund the business yourself. 2. Friends, Family, Fools (FFF): Fundraise through your closest network, your friends, and family. 3. Small Business Loans: There are countless banks that focus on small business loans. 4. Angel Investors,

Mike Moyer, creator of Slicing Pie and author of "The Slicing Pie Handbook"

Startup Lessons

Partner Spotlight: Slicing Pie

Get to know our partner and colleague, Mike Moyer, the creator of Slicing Pie and the author of Slicing Pie Handbook. WE.VESTR is the exclusive European licensee of Slicing Pie, as well as big fans of Mike and his work!

Quarterly Release | Q1 '23

Quarterly Release | Q1 '23

Check out the WE.VESTR updates below for how we're making equity management simple for founders 👋

WE.VESTR Monthly | Feb '23 ⛷️

Equity Management

WE.VESTR Monthly | Feb '23 ⛷️

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

WE.VESTR's recap of the new report from Techleap.nl

WE.VESTR Recap: The State of Dutch Tech 2023

Techleap.nl released it's annual report on the tech ecosystem in the Netherlands, and a few points stood out to us. Check them out below and let us know what you think! Or, check out the full report here.

An interview with Zitah McMillan, Cofounder of Predictive Black

Startup Spotlight: Predictive Black

Enjoy our interview with Zitah below, where she tells us how she and her team discovered the problem-solution fit for Predictive Black, and why knowledge is power for startups and SMEs when it comes to cash forecasting. 💡

WE.VESTR 2022 Wrapped

Entrepeneurship

WE.VESTR 2022 Wrapped

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

5 Tips for Shareholder Reporting

Dashboard Reporting

5 Tips for Shareholder Reporting

Check out our tips for founders who are preparing for their first shareholder meetings.

Codam Students and WE.VESTR Engineers Working Together During the Hackathon

Entrepreneurship

WE.VESTR x Codam Hackathon

A recap of our hackathon with Codam College.

What is Equity Financing and Why do you need it

Equity Financing: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Need It

How do you raise money to start your own business? You can borrow it, or you can sell off part of your company to investors. Equity financing, which involves selling shares of your business to investors, can be much easier and less risky than traditional debt financing, especially if you

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!

The All-New Scenario Modeling Feature from WE.VESTR

Feature Friday #8: Scenario Modeling

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 the all-new Scenario Modeling feature. What Does it Do? The Scenario Modeling feature is the latest improvement to how WE.VESTR helps

5 Tips for Founders While Creating an ESOP

5 Tips for Founders While Creating an ESOP

WE.VESTR co-Founder & CCO Maarten Graven has put together his tips for founders who are in the process of creating an employee stock ownership plan. Tip 1: Communicate the number of shares, not only the percentage. Presentation of equity plans is crucial to get right, and it starts with simplifying

Selling SaaS from South Africa

Selling SaaS from South Africa

An interview with WE.VESTR's Business Development Manager, Dylan O'Gorman. Welcome to the team Dylan! As our first employee outside of Europe, can you tell us how you learned about WE.VESTR and what about the company drew you in? I have always been eager to work for a European

Managing Startup Equity: A guide by WE.VESTR

Startup Lessons

Managing Startup Equity: A guide by WE.VESTR

Giving up equity in your startup company is a big decision. There are many factors to consider before signing on the dotted line, and it's important to make sure that you understand all of the implications of such an agreement. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the key

Equity Management: How to Create and Manage Owners in Your Company

Equity Management

Equity Management: How to Create and Manage Owners in Your Company

As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to grow and improve your company. One way to do this is by creating and managing equity ownership within your business. Equity management is an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, as it allows to attract and retain employees, align

Leaver clauses in a start-up: A small guide

Startup Lessons

Leaver clauses in a start-up: A small guide

There’s a lot of talk in the startup world about leaver clauses, but many people don’t know what they are or why they’re important. Startups often have more to lose than larger companies when an employee leaves because they typically have fewer resources and are more reliant

Tips Shareholder Meetings

Shareholder meetings are a time for founders to not only report to their investors but to also align with them on a way forward. While these meetings can be a bit nerve-racking for new founders, they should be come less so if you utilize some best practices. Shareholder Meeting Best

Good Leaver / Bad Leaver: Here's what you should know

Good Leaver / Bad Leaver: Here's what you should know

When an employee leaves a startup, they are typically classified as either a "good leaver" or "bad leaver". Good leavers are those who leave under positive circumstances, such as retirement, resignation to take another job, or maternity/paternity leave. Bad leavers are those who are fired, laid off, or otherwise

Cap Table Management

Getting Started

Cap Table Management

If you're a startup or early-stage business, then you know that keeping track of your ownership and stakeholders can be a daunting task. That's where cap table management comes in. Cap table management is the process of tracking and managing all of your startup's equity capitalization. This includes shareholders, investors,

How an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Can Help Your Business

How an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Can Help Your Business

If you're a business owner looking for a way to give your employees a stake in the company, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) may be the perfect solution. ESOPs allow employees to own and buy company shares of the company and can help boost morale and motivation. ESOPs can

The Ins and Outs of Shareholder Management

Shareholder Management

The Ins and Outs of Shareholder Management

Everything You Need to Know About Maintaining a Positive Relationship With Your Shareholders When you're a business owner, it's important to remember that you're not in it alone. You have shareholders who own a piece of your company, and it's up to you to manage that relationship in order to

6 things to consider when choosing shareholder management software

Getting Started

6 things to consider when choosing shareholder management software

Picking the right shareholder management solution is a critical decision for any business. The solution you choose will have a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of your operations. To help you make the best possible choice and save time and money managing your shareholders, we've compiled a list

Steward Ownership: Creating a sustainable future for companies and employees

Steward Ownership: Creating a sustainable future for companies and employees

What if there was a new model of company ownership that could enable founders to maintain control of their businesses while also attracting outside investment? Steward-ownership is a novel approach that may just offer the best of both worlds. Read on to learn more about this innovative concept. What is