# Evergreen

All the Article 8 and Article 9 VC funds in Europe
Analysis
November 8, 2024
All the Article 8 and Article 9 VC funds in Europe
ESG isn't just a buzzword any more — it's part of European law
Freya Pratty
I’m an angel investor — how do I get my money out?
Analysis
December 11, 2023
I’m an angel investor — how do I get my money out?
Most investments in private companies are illiquid, meaning you can’t simply sell the shares on the stock exchange
Kirstie Pickering
What does a good startup equity package look like?
Analysis
December 8, 2023
What does a good startup equity package look like?
Shares in a startup can be lucrative, but how do you know if you're getting a good deal?
Kirstie Pickering
I’m an early startup employee with equity — how do I get my money out?
Analysis
December 4, 2023
I’m an early startup employee with equity — how do I get my money out?
Owning equity as an early employee can be a lucrative endeavour for startup staff
Michaela Jefferson
Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is
How To
December 1, 2023
Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is
Tax can considerably reduce the amount of money you take home
Michaela Jefferson
What is a fractional C-suite role and why do startups need them?
Analysis
November 27, 2023
What is a fractional C-suite role and why do startups need them?
Getting an unbiased fresh perspective and cutting costs on steep salaries are major factors driving these hires
Sadia Nowshin
Thinking about applying for a patent? Here’s what founders need to know first
Analysis
November 20, 2023
Thinking about applying for a patent? Here’s what founders need to know first
Patents protect a founder’s novel innovations — but the process can be complicated
Sadia Nowshin
Which European countries are filing the most patent applications?
Analysis
November 10, 2023
Which European countries are filing the most patent applications?
Data from the European Patent Office has revealed the European countries that were filing the most patents for innovation last year
Sadia Nowshin
2023’s most active French investors based outside of Paris
Analysis
November 3, 2023
2023’s most active French investors based outside of Paris
Shining a spotlight on the funding buzz beyond the capital
Sadia Nowshin
Most active UK investors outside of London, Cambridge and Oxford
Analysis
November 2, 2023
Most active UK investors outside of London, Cambridge and Oxford
Sifted digs into the data to find out which non-Golden Triangle-based funds have backed the most startups in 2023
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
How to fund a university spinout
Analysis
October 20, 2023
How to fund a university spinout
Four founders share the funding routes they took to finance their university spinout startups, from VC backing to grants
Kirstie Pickering
Spinout term sheets: Explained
Analysis
October 20, 2023
Spinout term sheets: Explained
From royalties to licensing terms, here's what first-time academic founders need to know
Kirstie Pickering
M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell
Analysis
October 3, 2023
M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell
M&A professionals predict that European startup consolidation will gain speed in the fourth quarter. But startups looking to sell can’t do it on their own
Amy O'Brien
LPs 101 — what are limited partners, and what do they look for in VCs?
Analysis
September 29, 2023
LPs 101 — what are limited partners, and what do they look for in VCs?
Here’s what you need to know about the folk who invest in VC funds… and what they want from investors
Steph Bailey
Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?
Analysis
September 21, 2023
Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?
Used by angels, VCs and LPs, SPVs are becoming more common in Europe
Steph Bailey
Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know
How To
September 6, 2023
Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know
From attracting LPs to working out the legal stuff, here’s the lowdown on setting up your first-time VC fund
Kirstie Pickering
Board members 101: How to pick the right advisors for your startup
Analysis
September 1, 2023
Board members 101: How to pick the right advisors for your startup
Board members can be a great asset to the growth and progress of your startup — here's how to find the right people for your company
Jessica Rawnsley
Europe’s active angel networks
Analysis
August 31, 2023
Europe’s active angel networks
Looking for early-stage funding? These angel groups could be a good place to start
Sadia Nowshin
How to size your VC fund
How To
August 25, 2023
How to size your VC fund
Emerging fund managers need to figure out how much they should, not could, raise before hitting the fundraising trail
Anisah Osman Britton
Inside the KPIs of 3 chief product officers at European startups
Analysis
August 21, 2023
Inside the KPIs of 3 chief product officers at European startups
The chief product officer sits at the heart of a company's tech roadmap. But what do they do? And what are the KPIs that drive them forward?
Max Lunn
Which US VCs have partners on the ground in Europe?
Analysis
August 18, 2023
Which US VCs have partners on the ground in Europe?
As US VC firms make their way to Europe, here's who the likes of Sequoia, Lightspeed and Bessemer have on the ground
Sadia Nowshin
The different carbon removal methods, explained
Analysis
August 17, 2023
The different carbon removal methods, explained
From direct air capture and carbon mineralisation to biochar and forestation, here's how carbon removal methods work
Alexandra Bacon and Freya Pratty
Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works
Analysis
August 11, 2023
Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works
Carried interest provides GPs of VC funds and the wider investment team with an incentive to find the best deals and provide big returns on their investments
Kirstie Pickering
Expanding your VC firm — what to consider when opening a new office
Analysis
August 10, 2023
Expanding your VC firm — what to consider when opening a new office
VCs from Speedinvest, Atomico and Sapphire Ventures share their learnings from opening new European offices
Max Lunn

# Evergreen

All the Article 8 and Article 9 VC funds in Europe

I’m an angel investor — how do I get my money out?

What does a good startup equity package look like?

I’m an early startup employee with equity — how do I get my money out?

Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is

What is a fractional C-suite role and why do startups need them?

Thinking about applying for a patent? Here’s what founders need to know first

Which European countries are filing the most patent applications?

2023’s most active French investors based outside of Paris

Most active UK investors outside of London, Cambridge and Oxford

How to fund a university spinout

Spinout term sheets: Explained

M&A advisors: Who to bring in when you’re looking to sell

LPs 101 — what are limited partners, and what do they look for in VCs?

Special purpose vehicles 101 — what are SPVs and how do they work?

Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know

Board members 101: How to pick the right advisors for your startup

Europe’s active angel networks

How to size your VC fund

Inside the KPIs of 3 chief product officers at European startups

Which US VCs have partners on the ground in Europe?

The different carbon removal methods, explained

Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works

Expanding your VC firm — what to consider when opening a new office