Founders often find their wealth locked up in illiquid shares—trapped until a big exit or secondary sale. The good news? pooled equity is changing that. By combining multiple founders’ stakes into a single fund, you can access cash, keep voting rights, and still back your startup’s growth.

Why Founder Liquidity Matters

Imagine you’ve poured years into building your startup. Your equity is valuable.
But:

You need cash for hiring, marketing and R&D.
Traditional secondary sales mean big discounts—often 20–30%.
You lose voting power and a slice of future upside.

Enter pooled equity. It bridges the gap between growth capital and personal liquidity, without sacrificing control or value.

The Rise of Pooled Equity in Europe and the UK

The private equity secondary market is booming—an estimated $750 billion in global demand, growing at around 15% annually. In the UK and EU, regulators and institutional players are more open to collective structures:

Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) showed how pooled vehicles can channel private equity into retirement plans.
Technology platforms now handle compliance, reporting and withdrawals seamlessly.
Founders are forging networks that turn individual stakes into a powerful, diversified fund.

These trends set the stage for a solution built by founders, for founders.

Introducing Empower Equity’s Pooled Equity Fund

Empower Equity’s flagship offering is designed to solve real-world founder challenges:

Key Features

Immediate liquidity at a fair valuation—no heavy discounts.
Retained voting rights in founders’ names.
Beneficial ownership stays with you, not a third party.
A collaborative network of like-minded founders.

How It Works

You contribute a portion of your startup shares to the Pooled Equity Fund.
Empower Equity arranges a cash distribution—fast and transparent.
You keep your board seat and voting power on all major decisions.
The online platform tracks your investment and offers insights on liquidity events.

It’s simple. You get the cash you need—while keeping control of your business.

Benefits for Founders and Investors

For Founders

Avoid steep markdowns on secondary sales.
Unlock capital to reinvest in hiring, product development or new ventures.
Stay involved in governance and strategy.

For Investors

Gain diversified exposure to high-growth startups.
Leverage Empower Equity’s compliance and tech-driven reporting.
Tap into a community with a proven deal flow network.

Pooled Equity vs Traditional Secondary Sales

Aspect	Traditional Sale	Empower Equity’s Pooled Equity Fund
Discount on Shares	20–30%	Minimal
Voting Rights	Transferred	Retained by founder
Speed of Liquidity	Weeks to months	Days
Administrative Overhead	High, due diligence-heavy	Automated platform
Community Collaboration	None	Strong founders’ network

Market Insight and Regulation

Collective investment vehicles like CITs paved the way for private equity in defined-contribution schemes. Regulators appreciate:

“Pooled structures can include illiquid assets while managing withdrawal requests—a vital feature under ERISA.”
—Industry expert

Empower Equity applies similar guardrails, ensuring robust oversight for every fund participant.

Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem

What sets our pooled equity solution apart is the culture of collaboration:

Founders share insights on scaling, hiring and fundraising.
Regular virtual events and workshops.
Access to a curated network of angel investors and VCs.

You’re not just joining a fund. You’re joining a community.

Looking Ahead

Empower Equity is eyeing expansion beyond the UK and EU into emerging tech hubs worldwide. Plans include:

Partnerships with leading financial institutions.
Enhanced educational programmes on startup financing.
Advanced analytics tools to optimise fund performance.

Conclusion

The days of tying your personal wealth to the slow grind of traditional secondary markets are over. Pooled equity gives you the freedom to fund your next bold move—without giving up control or value.

Ready to see how Empower Equity’s Pooled Equity Fund can work for you? Visit Collective Equity to learn more and join a community that’s reshaping founder liquidity across Europe and the UK.