People·ESOP, Stipend & Team

People & ESOP

Track founder equity vesting schedules, stipend support status, and team headcount across all ventures in the EcoBlend VBS portfolio.

Total Team Members
6
across 4 ventures
Equity Allocated
109%
of ESOP pool
Active Stipends
3
£6.2k / month
Fully Vested
1
team members

Headcount by Venture

2
BEBUS
1
TONE
1
REAL
2
EcoBlend R&D

Team & Equity Register

Alex MorganFounder
BEBUS
Automotive EngineeringMaterial ScienceB2B Sales
Equity & VestingVesting
25%equity · 12% vested
Month 7Cliff: 12mFull vest: 48m
Stipend SupportActive
£2,200/ month
1/6 months disbursed · 5 remaining
Priya SharmaCo-Founder
BEBUS
Supply ChainSustainabilityOEM Partnerships
Equity & VestingCliff
15%equity · 8% vested
Month 7Cliff: 12mFull vest: 48m
Stipend SupportActive
£1,800/ month
1/6 months disbursed · 5 remaining
Jamie LeeFounder
TONE
Product DesignConsumer ElectronicsD2C Marketing
Equity & VestingNot Started
28%equity · 0% vested
Month 1Cliff: 12mFull vest: 48m
Stipend SupportPending
£2,200/ month
0/6 months disbursed · 6 remaining
Sam OkaforFounder
REAL
Sports ScienceBio-MaterialsBrand Development
Equity & VestingVesting
30%equity · 18% vested
Month 10Cliff: 12mFull vest: 48m
Stipend SupportActive
£2,200/ month
4/6 months disbursed · 2 remaining
Dr. Rachel ChenLead Engineer
EcoBlend R&D
Polymer ChemistryTRL DevelopmentIP Filing
Equity & VestingVesting
8%equity · 25% vested
Month 14Cliff: 6mFull vest: 36m
Stipend SupportCompleted
£2,200/ month
6/6 months disbursed
Marcus WebbVBS Mentor
EcoBlend R&D
Venture BuildingInvestmentGovernance
Equity & VestingFully Vested
3%equity · 50% vested
Month 18Cliff: 0mFull vest: 24m
Stipend SupportCompleted
No stipend — advisory / equity only

EcoBlend VBS ESOP & Stipend Model

ESOP Structure

Each spin-off allocates 20–30% of equity to an ESOP pool. Founders and key team members earn vested equity over a 4-year schedule with a 12-month cliff, aligning long-term incentives with venture success.

Stipend Support

Founders receive a monthly stipend of £2,200 for up to 6 months, providing financial stability during the critical early validation phase. The stipend is funded by the VBS and does not dilute equity.

VBS Guidance

In addition to financial support, each founder receives dedicated mentorship from the VBS team, access to the EcoBlend R&D lab, the EcoBlend VBS Playbook, and introductions to the VBS investor network.