The biggest shake-up to the UK's (EMI) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) regimes in over two decades is now live. Here's what founders need to know.

Sam Simpson

6th April 2026

Reverse vesting founder shares on FounderCatalyst

What is reverse vesting of shares, why do investors demand it and what’s the impact for founders, when raising seed funding? Get yourself educated and up to speed on this key term.

Sam Simpson

10th September 2025

EMI option schemes: A founder and employee win-win

Discover how Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) option schemes help UK startups attract and retain top talent. Learn how EMI gives founders a flexible, tax-efficient way to reward employees with real ownership potential, aligning teams with long-term growth and success.

Rebecca Gibson

2nd September 2025

EMI option schemes: HMRC statistics and why they matter in 2025

A practical overview of HMRC's 2025 statistics on employee share schemes, with a focus on the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme. This article breaks down the latest data on usage, tax benefits, and option trends—explaining why EMI remains the most popular and tax-efficient choice for UK startups and scale-ups looking to attract, retain and motivate key talent.

Rebecca Gibson

22nd July 2025