Some thoughts on ESOP

June 20, 2019

As investors in high growth tech businesses, it's typical that our portfolio companies have an employee share option plan (ESOP) in place. ESOPs allow staff to feel ownership in a business and lets them benefit from growth in the value they directly contribute to. This is why ESOP is a common device around the world for ensuring alignment between founders and their employees. Read More

Understand the business model of the firm you’re pitching

June 18, 2019

Sun Tzu said: 'If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles'. When seeking investment, it helps to understand the business model of the firm you're pitching. Read More

Watch a pitch to the best

June 17, 2019

Ever wanted to sit in on a success pitch to a leading Silicon Valley venture firm? Read More

What No from Shearwater really means

May 6, 2019

Entrepreneurs should realise early that a rejection from a venture fund typically says everything about the *fund* and its internal issues, and almost nothing about your business and its likelihood of success. Read More

The Shearwater fund launch event [video]

April 30, 2019

Watch the Shearwater fund launch video. Read More