What Happens if My Company Does Not Qualify for the Startup ESS Scheme?
As a startup owner, you may wish to incentivise your employees with equity. To do so, you should find a…
The Difference Between an Investment Agreement and a Shareholders Agreement
When a company is raising capital, they may require a number of different legal documents as part of the investment…
When Does My Company Need a Share Split?
A share split allows your company to increase the number of shares it has without affecting its overall value. You…
What Are Fully Diluted Shares?
If your company is issuing shares, it is important to understand the impact of your decisions on existing and future…
Shareholders Agreement Guide
If you are the founder of a company that has multiple shareholders and directors, a shareholders agreement can help you…
COVID-19 Is Impacting My Startup’s Fundraising. What Can I Do?
All businesses need cash to survive. Startups, who by nature focus on fast growth, can often only achieve this with…
What Happens When Convertible Notes Convert?
There are several ways a startup can raise capital. One way is to issue convertible notes to investors. In exchange,…
What Happens When a SAFE Converts?
There are several ways a startup can raise capital. Using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is increasingly common…
What Is a Promissory Note and When Is It Appropriate?
A promissory note allows one person (‘the issuer’) to promise, in writing, to pay an agreed sum to another person…
What Is an Options Pool?
It is very common for startups to implement an Employee Share Option Plan for their company, otherwise known as an…
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