Supporting NEDs, Sector Experts & Specialists Entering the Startup World
We help you understand how to structure your equity, remuneration, risk and future upside in a way that aligns with your goals, protects you from unnecessary exposure and positions you for long-term value.
Why This Matters
Joining a startup isn’t just about offering your expertise.
It’s about making sure your position is structured, protected, and aligned with the value you help create.
Too many specialists step into early-stage roles without clear guidance on their options.
The result? Unnecessary risk, unclear rights, and missed opportunities for meaningful upside.
Our Specialist Structuring service is designed to change that.
What are my options?
SEIS/EIS
Understanding whether you qualify to invest personally and how this impacts your risk, protection and future gains.
2. Joining Through a Company
When it works, when it doesn’t, and how it affects reliefs, ownership and long-term planning.
3. Shares vs Options
Add your pricing strategy. Be sure to include important details like value, length of service, and why it’s unique.
4. Future Upside & Exit Positioning
Structuring your involvement so that future growth is treated fairly and efficiently - without complex or aggressive planning.
5. Protecting Your Position
Understanding your rights as a minority, your voting power, vesting terms, leaver provisions, and what happens if circumstances change.
6. Risk Management
Ensuring you are not taking on unnecessary personal risk when joining a startup, especially in the earliest stages.
Get Support
If you’re joining a startup as an advisor, expert or NED and want clarity on your options, your exposure and your potential upside, we can help you structure your involvement with confidence.
Contact us to discuss your situation and explore your options.