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Giving your team shares: How to size an employee option pool
In the UK, 10% is the median amount of equity assigned to EMI share option pools. According to Index Ventures in the US, it's double that.
Anthony Rose](/content/ie/resources/giving-your-team-shares-how-to-size-an-employee-option-pool/index.html)
7min read
Shares vs. Options: What’s the difference?
The important difference is that if someone owns shares, they are a shareholder immediately. With options, they have own...
Jonathan Prezman](/content/ie/resources/shares-vs-options-whats-the-difference/index.html)
5min read
Advisory shares: How much equity should you give your advisor?
Startups commonly give 1% equity to General Advisors paid only in equity, who work less than 2 days a month. Discover m...
Anthony Rose](/content/ie/resources/how-much-equity-should-i-give-an-advisor/index.html)
5min read
How to get back unallocated options when you sell your company
When you sell your company, if there are unallocated shares in your option pool, how do you make sure you get them back?...
Anthony Rose](/content/ie/resources/how-to-get-back-unallocated-shares/index.html)
4min read
How much equity should Irish startups give employees?
Here's how much equity Index Ventures and Balderdon recommend startups give to employees based on performance, seniority...
Jack Dunning](/content/ie/resources/how-much-equity-should-uk-startups-give-employees/index.html)