Navigating Growth Shares

Growth shares have become popular as a strategic instrument within the UK startup landscape. Their unique attributes offer a fresh opportunity for both companies and stakeholders to flourish. Here are some of the key points to bear in mind when exploring growth shares, and how to navigate through them confidently

The Impact of Equity Management on Company Culture

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving startup landscape, company culture plays a crucial role in shaping the success and growth of a business. It sets the tone for collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement. One often overlooked aspect of company culture is equity management, especially with how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

Startup Spotlight: Karoliina Kauhanen The Power of Social Sustainability

Did you know that loneliness is as deadly as smoking? One of the things we’ve learnt from lockdown culture during the pandemic is the importance of social connections and the power of the community. This week we talk about Social Sustainability with our new friend Karoliina Kauhanen and Co-Founder

Equity Management

Equity Management for Startups - Why it Matters

Equity management is a crucial aspect of running a startup that often goes overlooked in the midst of rapid growth and daily operations. However, effective equity management is vital for startups to attract and retain top talent, align interests, and set the foundation for long-term success. In this article, we

Startup

Startup Spotlight: Ekta Mahajan The Founder 2.0

This week we talked to our friend Ekta Mahajan, Founder of Emplio about how the next stage of Innovation will not be in the products or services of a startup but the evolution of founders themselves. Weighed with the burden of running a business, a founder today must solve a

WE.WIKI: The Founders Quick Guide to Equity Management

WE.WIKI: the hero founders deserve (and the one they need right now too, turns out). Listen, we get it. Founders have to be many things. The superhero of support for the team. A tech whiz when it comes to product, the moonlighting accountant for finance and the charismatic storyteller

Founders

Startup Spotlight: Tykr

An interview with Sean Tepper, the co-Founder of Tykr. We specifically dug into the founding of the company as well as Sean's perspective on how to approach equity splits with co-founders.

Startup

Startup Spotlight: Jonny Loudon

An interview with ex-Royal Marine, Jonny Loudon, about how startup life compares to life in the military.

Partner Spotlight: Evgenij Bakulin, NumberSquare

Founder FAQ’s from a CFO (as-a-Service) This week, we caught up with our friend Evgenij from NumberSquare, a CFO-as-a-Service partner of ours with a dedicated focus on startups and scaleups in the German market; to understand what are some of the common questions early-stage founders ask to get their

Features

WE.VESTR Monthly | April '23

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

Fundraising

Fundraising in 2023: Insights from UK Investors

Check out the recap of last month's in-person AMA at Rise London.

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!

WE.VESTR Monthly | March '23

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

Product

Quarterly Release | Q1 '23

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

Interview

Setting Your Equity Split

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

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

Equity Management

WE.VESTR Monthly | Feb '23 ⛷️

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

Startup

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.

Startup

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. 💡

Startup

Startup Spotlight: Wonderful

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

Entrepeneurship

WE.VESTR 2022 Wrapped

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

Esop

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: 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

Dashboard Reporting

5 Tips for Shareholder Reporting

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

Entrepreneurship

WE.VESTR x Codam Hackathon

A recap of our hackathon with Codam College.