Equity Compensation for UK Startups: A Comprehensive Guide to EMI and Employee Share Options
Introduction: Why Founders Should Issue Equity to Employees Understanding the UK Regulatory…
Startup Valuation Trends: AI and Mega-Funds [The Equidam Podcast - 15]
In this conversation, Daniel Faloppa and Dan Gray discuss the current state of the fundraising…
Europe's ESOP Opportunity Starts in the Baltics
Europe is entering a new era of technological ambition. From initiatives like Project Europe and EU…
Average Growth Rate For Startups in 2025
Most startups set revenue targets by gut feel—or simply copy the hockey-stick curves they see in…
The Growth Flywheel: Why Europe Needs to Fix Its Stock Option Problem
“There is a doom loop around Europe and we need to change that. The brain drain to the US is very…
The Best Startups Are Valued, Not Priced
In the world of startup fundraising, the terms “valuation” and “price” are…
Price vs Value: The Momentum Trap in VC
“You can value an asset, based upon its fundamentals (cash flows, growth and risk) or price…
Why Negotiating Price With Investors is a Trap
When raising venture capital, founders often get fixated on price—the final figure on the term…
How to Exit for $1B and Walk Away With Nothing
In startup fundraising, success stories dominate headlines. We hear about multi-million-dollar…
ESOP Valuation: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
Table of Contents Introduction: Why ESOP Valuations Matter Understanding ESOPs and Their Role in…