With a flood of down rounds, global lay-offs and rising macro-economic depression, it’s a tough time for tech companies. Yet the US remains a strong market in terms of both funding and customer.....Read more
When you’re busy running a business in the UK, it can be difficult to keep track of every last deadline set by HMRC and Companies House. However, if you don’t notify HMRC about new grants issued.....Read more
If you’ve spent any time at all in the UK startup ecosystem, chances are you’ve heard of the Enterprise Management Incentive scheme – more often known as EMI. HMRC reports that the number of UK.....Read more
Got questions about RSUs? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of RSUs, from explaining how this security type differs from share options to walking through.....Read more
At Capdesk, we value you, and your choice to rely on Capdesk for equity and portfolio management, stakeholder relations, and much more. We work hard and continuously to earn your trust....Read more
Is the UK startup ecosystem a world leader? The figures certainly suggest so. According to the Office of National Statistics, there are more than 12,000 fast-growth startups in Britain. Dealroom.....Read more
Successfully leading a startup through those crucial early years is all about finding the right people. At this stage, your employees could make or break your business, and a share scheme is a great.....Read more
So, you’ve got an option grant and you want to exercise it. But what comes next? In this article, we’ll cover the fundamentals of exercising your options, from what the process involves to how.....Read more
Why are company valuations done differently in the US and the UK? What are the differences in 409A and HMRC valuation methodology? Why do I need pre-clearance from HMRC but not from the IRS? Can I.....Read more
The new year brings about changes in all of us, and Capdesk is no exception. If you’re a stakeholder in a company that uses Capdesk, you’ll soon notice our latest release. In this blog post, I’ll.....Read more
The latest product news from Capdesk – November 2022. Welcome to Capdesk product news. In this instalment, we’re excited to share three upcoming releases, all tied together by a single theme:.....Read more
We often talk about simplifying equity management at Capdesk, but the truth is, it’s not always that straightforward. There are heaps of technical terms, acronyms and buzzwords associated with the.....Read more
After Capdesk’s recent acquisition by US equity specialists, Carta, our access to industry-leading expertise has expanded to encompass experts on both sides of the Atlantic. So we brought our.....Read more
How much is a stake in your business worth? Once you’ve gone public, that figure is determined by the market. Private companies, however, are evaluated by other means. A 409A valuation is an.....Read more
Just as your company offers employee equity in order to recruit talented people, the British Government offers schemes such as EMI and CSOP to attract talented businesses to the UK. To get the most.....Read more
Capdesk has joined Carta to build a global solution for equity management. Today marks a new chapter: for Capdesk, for Carta and for the entire equity ecosystem....Read more
The UK has one of the biggest startup ecosystems in the world. Second only to Silicon Valley, it’s the leading hub in Europe, and has to work hard to attract the tech talent that makes up 14% of the.....Read more