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Ship Shape was started with one goal in mind, to de-centralise access to funding
Ship Shape was started with one goal in mind, to de-centralise access to funding
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Carry
The net return as a result of holding an asset. This could be negative or positive depending on the asset and the current market that the...
Bradley Evans
Mar 12, 20211 min read


Options
Options are the right (not obligation) to purchase a number of shares at a pre-agreed price. Options are an increasingly popular part of...
Bradley Evans
Mar 12, 20211 min read


Bridge Loan
A short term loan designed to be used by firms or an individual during the period prior to securing long term or sustainable payment.
Bradley Evans
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Venture Capital
A form of funding from an individual or firm into a fast-growing emerging business with a goal of return on investment. These investments...
Bradley Evans
Mar 9, 20211 min read


Syndicate
A group of individuals or organisations who collaborate together in order to achieve a shared goal. In an investment sense, this would be...
Bradley Evans
Mar 9, 20211 min read


Incubator
A space where startups can operate during their initial conception and tend to focus on innovation with no set goal or direction....
Bradley Evans
Mar 8, 20211 min read


Startup Accelerator
Programs and mentorships designed to provide resources, training, and networking to aid the fast-growth startups. Don’t forget, there is...
Bradley Evans
Mar 6, 20211 min read


Unicorn
A company that achieves a valuation of $1 billion or more. Often confused with a Decacorn
Bradley Evans
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Term Sheet
A document that is designed to highlight the main terms of an agreement and any conditions attached to it. Within the context of...
Bradley Evans
Mar 2, 20211 min read


Article of Association
A legal document that details the responsibilities and actions planned to be undertaken by a firm.
Bradley Evans
Feb 28, 20211 min read


Fintech
FinTech is a technology used for the delivery of financial products and services. Provided by: Sarah Williams-Gardener, Head of FinTech...
Bradley Evans
Feb 26, 20211 min read


Angel Investor
An individual who is willing to offer financial backing or seed investment in return for a share in the company (Also known as an Angel...
Bradley Evans
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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