Vestd
Equity management software
Accounting & finance software
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£25 (UK Essentials) / $100 (US Starting out) per month
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What is Vestd
Vestd is an equity management platform focused on creating, issuing, and administering employee share schemes and cap tables. It is used by private companies and their advisors to manage option grants, vesting schedules, valuations support, and related documentation. The product is oriented toward UK/EU share plan structures and includes workflows intended to help companies stay aligned with local tax-advantaged scheme requirements.
UK share scheme focus
Vestd is designed around common UK employee share plan structures and related compliance workflows. This can reduce manual work for companies that need to administer EMI and other UK-oriented schemes. It also helps align plan documentation and grant processes with local expectations used by UK startups and SMEs.
End-to-end equity workflows
The platform supports cap table management, option/grant issuance, vesting tracking, and employee communications in one system. Centralizing these workflows can reduce reliance on spreadsheets and ad hoc document storage. It is suited to companies that want a single operational tool for equity administration rather than separate tools for cap table and plan execution.
Advisor-friendly administration
Vestd is commonly positioned for use with accountants, legal advisors, and finance teams supporting multiple companies. Shared access and standardized processes can make it easier to administer grants and maintain records across stakeholders. This is useful where external advisors play an active role in equity plan setup and ongoing maintenance.
Geographic and tax specificity
The product’s strongest fit is for UK-centric share plans and compliance needs. Companies operating primarily outside the UK may find that local tax-advantaged schemes, reporting formats, or legal templates are less directly supported. Multijurisdiction plan administration may require additional legal and operational work outside the platform.
Less enterprise-oriented depth
Compared with platforms built for large, global issuers, Vestd may be less suited to complex enterprise requirements such as highly customized reporting, deep integrations with large HRIS/ERP environments, or large-scale global plan administration. Organizations with complex equity accounting policies and multi-entity structures may need more specialized capabilities. Fit is typically strongest for startups and mid-market private companies.
Equity accounting coverage varies
While it supports equity administration, companies with strict financial reporting requirements may still need separate processes for detailed share-based payment accounting, audit-ready disclosures, and advanced scenario modeling. The extent of built-in accounting outputs can vary by plan type and jurisdiction. Finance teams should validate reporting needs (e.g., IFRS 2/ASC 718 support) against their audit and close requirements.
Plan & Pricing
UK pricing (official Vestd site - UK/International pages):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | £25 per month (or £250 per year) | Digital cap table management, company secretarial, full Companies House integration, issue shares (no conditional equity). |
| Self-Serve | £150 per month (or £1,500 per year) | Essentials + conditional equity for up to 5 recipients, EMI & Growth Shares & Unapproved Options, investment tools, one company valuation per year. |
| Standard | From £280 per month (or £2,800 per year) | Self-Serve + unlimited shareholders, scheme designer, legal documents included, HMRC notifications, share buybacks. |
| Guided (Most popular) | From £390 per month (or £3,900 per year) | Standard + scheme design help, cap table healthcheck, multiple valuations, S/EIS advance assurance, new share classes; dedicated support. |
| Full Service | Enquire for pricing / custom | Hands-free equity management: share scheme design, implementation & management, dedicated account manager, live HMRC submission support. |
Additional/optional fees (UK site):
- Vestd Nominee Structure: from £50 / month.
- Existing scheme digitisation / share movement history import: from £250 (one-off).
- New share classes / bespoke digitisation: from £250 (one-off) / from £25 / month for some reconciliation services.
- HMRC live submission support: optional +£25 / month on some plans.
Investor / Syndicate pricing (official page):
- Syndicates (standard): £2,500 setup fee + 1% of funds invested.
- Large syndicates: £4,000 setup fee + 1% of funds invested (25+ investors).
- Nominee add-on for large syndicates: +£3,000.
US pricing (official Vestd US page):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $100 per month | Limited company formation, co-founder agreements, founder prenups, guided onboarding, specialized support. |
| Growth stage | $250 per month | Company formation, co-founder agreements, team equity agreements, scheme design & setup, fully guided onboarding, specialized support. |
Notes:
- Many enterprise/Full Service features and some add-ons are "Enquire for pricing" (custom / contact sales).
- Minimum contract term on UK plans: 12 months (annual billing offers two months free).
Seller details
Vestd Ltd
Manchester, United Kingdom
2014
Private
https://www.vestd.com/
https://x.com/vestd
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vestd/
