The SeedLegals ebook library
Expert guides for startups
Welcome to your startup starter kit: a library of comprehensive guides to help you run and grow your business.
Get the latest tips and insights from industry experts delivered straight to your inbox. Download our ebooks below.
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Funding
Tips from investors
Insider insights from active VCs and angels. Learn how to sidestep common pitch pitfalls, and make a stellar first impression.
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Funding
2024 guide to startup funding
Want to get funded fast? Get the latest insights and tips from our funding experts on different sources of capital and steps to follow.
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SEIS/EIS
SEIS/EIS: The founder's guide
Want to make your startup more investable? Give investors what they want: S/EIS tax relief. Learn how with our detailed, expert guide.
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Share options
Share options for startups
Keen to share equity with your team but don’t know where to start? This expert ebook covers what you need to know from start to sorted.
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R&D
R&D tax credits explained
Do you spend money on research and development? Good news – you might be able to claim tax relief. Find out how in our expert guide.
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SeedLegals Blog
More tips and insights
From raising your first round to setting up an option scheme – our experts have you covered.
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SEIS EIS
Make the most of SEIS and EIS
Our posts explain how the government’s Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS and EIS) work, and how to use them to make your company more investable.
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Funding
Master startup funding
Our experts share their insights from helping thousands of companies raise funds from a few thousand from friends and family, to millions at Series B and beyond.
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Option Schemes
Share equity with options
Our posts explain all about tax-advantaged EMI options and more flexible Unapproved options. We explain how options work and how to use them to attract and retain talent.
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Find Investors
Find startup investors
Find investors for every stage of your company growth, from idea to exit. Read our posts and bookmark our directories of UK angels and VCs to speed up your research.
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Deal Data
Get insights from our deal data
Our data experts investigate and explain the patterns we see in our data from thousands of investments. Use their insights to make better-informed decisions.
SeedLegals Community
Grow your network and your business
Join our thriving, supportive community of more than 50,000 founders and investors.
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Success Stories
Be inspired by our customers
Meet some of the companies successfully fundraising on SeedLegals. We’re proud to have played a part in these inspirational journeys.
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Events
Learn and network at events
Register for online masterclasses and webinars, pitch and network at our in-person meet-ups and come meet us at conferences and shows.