The UK’s equity specialists
Vestd was the first purpose-built platform for share schemes. We have helped thousands of founders to create share and option schemes. Costs are a fraction of what they used to be.
Why launch a share scheme?
Equity is a brilliant tool to keep the team focused on the company’s goals. It has never been easier to set up and manage a share scheme.
✓ 95% of customers say their scheme has increased employee retention
✓ You can set specific conditions for recipients
✓ Equity improves productivity and engagement
How to issue shares and options
The old way involves lawyers and accountants. The new way is much more straightforward - you can issue shares directly via the Vestd platform and keep Companies House up to date. There’s no need for any paperwork. We’ll help you design and launch your scheme. The platform makes lifetime scheme management simple.
What do other companies usually do?
Each company is different but there are a few proven pathways to follow. Here are a few fast facts about share schemes:
✓ Average employee equity pools are c.18%
✓ Execs are twice as likely to get shares than the wider team
✓ EMI schemes offer the best tax efficiency
✓ Growth shares are the most non-dilutive
✓ Unapproved options are fast and flexible