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Ship Shape was started with one goal in mind, to de-centralise access to funding
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Bradley Evans
Mar 28, 20211 min read
Crowdfunding
A method of raising funds through smaller contributions on a larger scale. Contributions are typically made prospecting customers or...


Bradley Evans
Mar 27, 20211 min read
Write-off
A write-off is used to revalue an asset. This is typically done to reduce the value of the said asset.


Bradley Evans
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Warrant
A warrant is the right to purchase stock at a fixed price (also know as the 'strike price') at a later date. This is a similar concept to...


Bradley Evans
Mar 24, 20211 min read
Warrant Coverage
Warrant coverage is an agreement between a start-up and one or more shareholders where the start-up issues a warrant (see warrant ) equal...


Bradley Evans
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Vesting
Vesting is the process of scheduled issuing of shares or share options for employees for an agreed period of time. This is to ensure that...


Bradley Evans
Mar 22, 20211 min read
PLG
Product-lead growth is a growth strategy whereby the product itself is the main influence in obtaining and retaining customers....


Bradley Evans
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Start-up Advisor
Typically a group or an individual that provides advice when presented with challenges. A good trait to look for is a track-record of...


Bradley Evans
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Convertible Note
A financial instrument that enables an individual or firm to loan money to a company, this can convert into equity at a later date...


Bradley Evans
Mar 19, 20211 min read
Washout Round
A funding round where existing shareholders experience significant dilution. Often, the new investor(s) will gain a significant or even a...


Bradley Evans
Mar 19, 20211 min read
MVP
An acronym that stands for Minimum Viable Product is typically the first release of a product or service that achieves the basic goals or...


Bradley Evans
Mar 18, 20211 min read
NPV
An acronym for Net Present Value. The NPV represents the total value in a potential investment opportunity.


Bradley Evans
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Limited Partner
Individuals who invest in a VC fund are known as Limited Partners


Bradley Evans
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Lead Investor
“A lead investor is the investor that bring the most capital to the table and hence, sets the terms of your round, mainly its price, its...


Bradley Evans
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Assets Under Management
A single market value of all the assets held by a client but is managed by mutual funds, venture capital firms, or brokers.


Bradley Evans
Mar 15, 20211 min read
ESG Investing
Used to refer to investments that focus on environmental, social and good governance. This can include socially responsible investing,...


Bradley Evans
Mar 14, 20211 min read
Decacorn
A new term that is given to relatively new firms that have a valuation of over $10 billion. See our video on Unicorn to see the difference!


Bradley Evans
Mar 13, 20211 min read
White Label Solution
A product or service that can easily be re-branded, without changing the fundamental function performed.


Bradley Evans
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Broker
An intermediary that is typically an individual or firm that aids with the exchange between investors and securities (e.g. start-up equity).


Bradley Evans
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Due Diligence
A process whereby both parties verify the applicable information related to a deal between said parties.


Bradley Evans
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Capitalisation Table
A capitalisation table is an overview of a company's share ownership by all share-holders.
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