Natasha Mardinian

What is a Knowledge Intensive Company (KIC)? EIS benefits and criteria

Knowledge Intensive Companies (KICs) are companies that are carrying out research, development or innovation at the time...

Natasha Mardinian

Board of Directors: Roles and Responsibilities in Startups

Here's a list of the various board roles you might find in a startup, and what their responsibilities are to the company

Natasha Mardinian

NEW in SeedLegals for Investors: more functionality, visibility and efficiency

You now have more control to lead your deals and see what’s happening at each stage. See the latest updates in the SeedL...

Kaylin Sullivan

SeedLegals 2024 in review: fun facts and big wins

110,000+ legal documents signed, 16,000+ investment deals closed, 11,000+ employment contracts created.... here's 2024 i...

Kaylin Sullivan

Ensuring peace of mind and lasting legacies with Lyfeguard

Lyfeguard is a secure digital vault for all your critical financial, personal and legal information. We sit down with Co...

Anthony Rose

Assessing locations instantly with EvaluateLocate

Location can make or break a business. But with so much data to sift through, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s wher...

Anthony Rose

What to do with shares when your co-founder has left

Co-founder fallouts or mutual way-partings are common, so we’re often asked Now what do we do with their shares after th...

Anthony Rose

How much should I pay my team? UK startup salaries revealed

As a founder, getting your team’s pay right can feel like a guessing game - but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, we...

Kirsty MacSween

SeedLegals launches in the US to slash the time and cost of startup fundraising

It’s official: SeedLegals has landed in the US! After years of transforming how early-stage companies raise, we’re bring...

Anthony Rose

Building a product your customers will love: interview with Andy Budd

Startup success secrets: Andy Budd & Anthony Rose on idea validation, pitching, growth strategies and building a desira...

Anthony Rose

Fractional CFOs: when do you need them?

Fractional CFOs are an ideal solution for scaling startups. Watch this webinar to find out when to hire one and how they...

Carys Brain

After you invest: 5 tips to manage your angel portfolio

Insider tips to help you maximise success and track your angel investments after you invest.

Kaylin Sullivan

Breaking barriers into angel investing: Interview with Beth Carter

Growth expert, founder coach and angel investor Beth Carter shares her vision, investment philosophy and top tips to sta...

Kaylin Sullivan

Ovum lands investment from Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab

SeedLegals Advisory team helped Ovum secure funding and a spot in Morgan Stanley’s prestigious in-house accelerator, the...

Kaylin Sullivan

Insights from a startup investor: Cam Ross from Green Angel Ventures

Investor Cam Ross from Green Angel Ventures shares insights on funding, founding, the value of syndicates & more.

Kaylin Sullivan

Building 24/7 digital worker bots with Chat Automation

Chat Automation uses the latest in conversational AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to supercharge candidate quali...

Anthony Rose

Autumn budget 2024: changes affecting companies and investors

Autumn budget 2024: changes that affect UK startups and investors, incl. Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax & more.

Benedict Conry

How to incorporate your company in the US

Learn how to incorporate your UK business in the US, from selecting the right structure to staying compliant. This webin...

Carys Brain

Improving digital ads for consumers and publishers with Into It

Into it is bringing next-level personalisation to to digital ads, and making advertising better for consumers and publis...

Anthony Rose

Transforming the interview process with Evidenced

Hiring the wrong candidate can be a costly mistake. So how do you make sure your hiring process is fair, consistent and...

Anthony Rose

Creating a culture of care through clothing repair with The Seam

The Seam is a smart, AI-driven platform that makes repairing clothes as simple as online shopping. Watch founder Layla S...

Anthony Rose

Inside Luna: the first health app for teens

Discover how Luna is revolutionising teen wellbeing with expert content in the age of misinformation. Interview with co-...

Anthony Rose

Invest in a UK Startup: 10 essential legal docs you need

Know the essential legal documents you need to invest in a UK startup and claim tax relief.

Kaylin Sullivan

How to expand your business to the US

Learn how to expand your UK business to the US with expert tips on hiring, compliance, and setting up a US entity. Watch...

Carys Brain

Planning bespoke AI-assisted adventures with Onyxia

Have you ever spent more time planning a special getaway than actually enjoying it? Onyxia might just be what you need.

Anthony Rose

Simplifying fundraising for charities with Play Fund Win

Play Fund Win makes it easy for charities and non-profits to raise money through tech-enabled raffles, games and competi...

Anthony Rose

Solving a mediocre logistics industry with We Are Fulfilment

We Are Fulfilment’s founders couldn’t find a good logistics partner… so they decided to do it themselves. Find out how t...

Carys Brain

Building a volunteering ecosystem with Volunteero

Volunteero makes it easier for more people to help good causes with easy-to-use technology for volunteers and the organi...

Carys Brain

Insights from a startup investor: Tips from VC Kiran Mehta

Get inside the mind of startup investor Kiran Mehta from Mercia Ventures for expert tips and inspiration on startup inve...

Kaylin Sullivan

Insights from a startup investor: Eva Dobrzanska’s advice for founders

Eva Dobrzanska, angel investor and mastermind behind The Fundraising Playbooks, shares her expert tips for fundraising...

Kaylin Sullivan

Shareholders Agreements: the complete guide for UK startups

Find out what exactly a Shareholders Agreement is, when you need one and how to create a rock-solid document that protec...

Kirsty MacSween

SeedLegals vs Carta: which platform to choose for cap table, SEIS/EIS, funding and options

The days of painstakingly tracking equity allocation on a series of spreadsheets are over. In this post, we explore two...

Kirsty MacSween

How to build the right team at the right time

The inside scoop from industry experts on how to build a high-performing team that'll steer your startup to success.

Anthony Rose

Eliminating a billion tonnes of CO2 with NetZeroNitrogen

Discover how NetZeroNitrogen is revolutionising global farming with an environmental solution that’s great for both farm...

Carys Brain

Prepare to make an angel investment: 3 vital steps

Three must-know steps to take before you make an angel investment. Plus extra pro tips.

Kaylin Sullivan

Invest in startups: Insider tips to pick a winner

Expert tips for choosing startups to invest in: green flags to look for and crucial questions to ask. A must-read guide...

Kaylin Sullivan

Insights from a startup investor: Marc Cohen's path from AI to VC

We spoke to Marc Cohen, experienced investor and Sole Partner at unbundled vc to understand how he invests, what drives...

Mo Saed

How to find investors with Dori

Fundraising founders… watch this video to learn how to boost your profile, win over investors and secure the funding you...

Carys Brain

How to find a co-founder

Of all the startup challenges, finding a co-founder is one of the hardest... SeedLegals CEO and serial founder Anthony R...

Anthony Rose

10 reasons to become an angel investor (and the risks)

Want to grow your wealth and make a positive impact? Check out these 10 reasons to become an angel investor. There may b...

Kaylin Sullivan

VCs and accelerators for ESG startups: spotlight on sustainability investors

Where can you go for funding for sustainable startups? We've compiled a list of investors who share a passion for green...

Kirsty MacSween

Pitchfalls: 10 mistakes to avoid when you pitch to investors

Don’t fall foul of these common mistakes when you pitch to investors. Learn exactly what not to do so you can sell your...

Carys Brain

How to resolve startup disputes

Learn how to protect yourself from any future disputes and resolve unexpected issues quickly and without ending up in co...

Carys Brain

How to win over startup investors: tips for 2024

We ask investors what the most important factors are when they’re assessing pitches, business plans and company fundamen...

Kirsty MacSween

How to create the perfect launch strategy

Learn how to get ready for a successful product launch from understanding your market to getting your messaging spot on.

Carys Brain

Are down rounds the new bridge round?

With higher interest rates and a tighter investment climate, many startups are facing the prospect of raising funds at l...

Kirsty MacSween

The SeedLegals and Seedcamp guide to fundraising

Catch up on our webinar with Seedcamp, Europe's largest seed fund. We discuss how founders can best navigate the complex...

Kirsty MacSween

Getting started as a founder

Thinking about launching your own startup? Watch this video to find out how to get started on your fundraising journey,...

Carys Brain

SeedLegals vs Vestd: comparing equity management platforms

The SeedLegals all-inclusive Options plan costs just £2,490/ year, with unlimited schemes, grants and support. Check out...

Kirsty MacSween

SeedLegals vs FounderCatalyst: Which funding platform to choose

Explore the services and features available on SeedLegals and FounderCatalyst. We compare prices and the level of suppor...

Kirsty MacSween

How to build your first sales team

Watch this webinar to gain expert insights on how to understand customer needs and build a repeatable sales model that...

Kaylin Sullivan

Should you join a startup accelerator? Advice from a top EU accelerator

An honest guide from top accelerator founder Paul Finch on what to look for in an accelerator programme, why join, when...

Paul Finch

Investor outreach: how to write a perfect cold email, and more expert tips

Learn how to perfect cold outreach and become a magnet for investors to find you. Includes cold email example & tips fro...

Kaylin Sullivan

Investor wants you to buy back their shares? Here’s what to do

Startup fundraising is, conceptually, quite simple: Investors give money to your company. You give them shares. Your goa...

Anthony Rose

Before you make an angel investment: questions to ask founders (from experts)

Get insider insight from investing experts on the top questions you should ask startup founders before you make an angel...

Kaylin Sullivan

Definely secures $7m in Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures to change how the world’s top lawyers access and understand contracts

The SeedLegals Advisory team advised Definely on its $7million Series A funding. Definely is the only unified solution...

Abdul Khan

SgMA secures financing to accelerate the green packaging revolution

The SeedLegals Advisory team advised Sol-gel Materials and Applications Limited (SgMA) on its investment from funds mana...

Abdul Khan

Brand strategy: Making your company and product stand out from the crowd

Branding is crucial for any business and extends beyond superficial elements like logos or images. It deeply connects wi...

Anthony Rose

Raising startup capital from friends, family or someone you just met? Here’s how to keep it legal

Here are the 4 categories of individual investors, and the legal documents they need to sign.

Michael Stresing

R&D success stories: meet the companies claiming back cash

Meet the innovative companies who have successfully recovered money through the SeedLegals R&D Tax Credits service.

Kirsty MacSween

Why startups and scaleups need to care about data protection (and it's not for the reasons you might think)

Is GDPR only something mature companies should care about? In this post, data protection expert Ben Martin makes the cas...

Ben Martin

In case you missed it: Q1 - 2024

Catch up on the latest from SeedLegals: we launched our investor service, share options subscription and more.

Kaylin Sullivan

Unlock unlimited share option services for one unbeatable fee

Get all the options essentials - share option schemes, EMI valuations, legal docs - plus unlimited expert support for £2...

Kirsty MacSween

It’s now even easier to raise with lots of SeedFASTs

When we launched SeedFASTs back in 2018, founders would usually create a couple of SeedFASTs to raise smaller amounts ah...

Anthony Rose

SeedLegals launches Deep Pitch, the world’s first 100% personalised AI investor pitch

Every founder knows the problem: You spend ages creating a pitch deck. Send it to 50 investors. And then get back confli...

Anthony Rose

How to do a funding round on SeedLegals

Want to raise investment? You know you need to do a funding round. But what exactly is a funding round? How do you even...

Anthony Rose

How to update your Articles on SeedLegals outside of a funding round

Normally the time to update your company’s Articles is when you do a funding round. But sometimes you want to upda...

Anthony Rose

Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, SOC 2… When you need them, how to do them

The importance of cyber security seems obvious, but does your business truly require costly information security certifi...

Anthony Rose

Shares… Growth Shares… EMI Options… Unapproved Options… Which is right for your team?

Shares… Growth Shares… EMI Options… Unapproved Options… it all sounds so complicated. But actua...

Anthony Rose

Startup traction: how to show investors you’ve got it (insider tips from experts)

Learn what startup traction is, how to get it and green flags investors look for in a startup. Includes expert guidance...

Anthony Rose

Elevate your pitch: Craft an unforgettable voice for your company

Learn how to create a distinct brand and tone of voice for your company. In this video with Anthony Rose from SeedLegals...

Anthony Rose

Doing a down round

What is a down round? A down round is when you raise at a lower valuation than your last funding round. Unfortunately, i...

Anthony Rose

How to find angel investors

Finding investors is tough. You don’t know any. So you do web searches for investors or use directories like the S...

Anthony Rose

Can investors prevent you selling your company?

A problem that’s affecting quite a few companies these days is investors blocking a sale of the company, forcing t...

Anthony Rose

Choosing an SIC code for your company

When you incorporate a company on Companies House you have to pick an SIC code. In this video we explain what an SIC cod...

Anthony Rose

Startup funding strategies for 2024

With data, experience and insights gained from £1.3B+ raised on SeedLegals, we’ve curated these top three funding strate...

Kaylin Sullivan

SeedLegals Flex: Raise an unlimited number of investments for one fixed price

We've adapted our pricing to better suit an agile funding approach. SeedLegals Flex lets you create an unlimited number...

Anthony Rose

Spring Budget 2024: Will the changes affect your business?

On 6 March Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget, which he called a ‘budget for long-term...

Kirsty MacSween

Hiring outside the UK? How to build your remote team

Why pay London salaries when you can hire people globally! It’s tempting, but will a remote team be as effective a...

Anthony Rose

David beating Goliath: How to win against big competitors

Looking to disrupt existing markets? Trying to compete with huge companies that currently dominate your industry? Lookin...

Anthony Rose

Winners announced: Startup Awards 2024

The first-ever SeedLegals startup awards happened on 22 February 2024, and we’re thrilled to say it was a roaring succes...

Kaylin Sullivan

Can I close my company and start a new one doing the same thing?

Sometimes things just aren’t working out and it’s time to close the company. That’s okay… but is...

Anthony Rose

How to find investors and raise money, with Georgina from WAC

In this video I talk with the amazing Georgina, founder at WAC, a B2C app supporting hourly paid workers. She raised an...

Anthony Rose

How to launch your business in the US, find customers and build a US team

Many UK and European startups are drawn to the US – it’s a huge market, huge revenue opportunities and huge...

Anthony Rose

Share option pool: what it is and how to set it up

We explain what a share option pool is, how to set it up and how much equity to put aside for your UK share option pool....

Kaylin Sullivan

Board minutes: why you need them and how to write them

Get the expert guide to board minutes: why you need them, how to write them and who can see them. Plus, how to use onlin...

Kirsty MacSween

Thinking of moving your company to the UK? Here's what you need to know

The UK is fantastically business-friendly. English law and a thriving investor ecosystem mean many companies are relocat...

Anthony Rose

What is a chargeback? Guide for startups and SMEs

What is a chargeback? What should you do if you get one? And what you can do to avoid getting more? Chargeback expert Ch...

Che Sampat

SeedLegals for Investors, where deals get done faster

Investors, do you want to spend more time investing, and less time worrying about the admin? Great news: we've just laun...

Kirsty MacSween

Post-money valuation explained

Preparing to talk to potential investors? You’ll need to know your pre from your post-money valuation. In this post, we...

Kirsty MacSween

Thinking of investing in a startup? Here's what to look for

Anthony Rose

SEIS for investors: Deduct 50% of your next investment from your UK income tax

SEIS is a fantastic UK government tax incentive to increase investment in UK startups. When you invest in an eligible st...

Anthony Rose

Startup accelerators, incubators and bootcamps: what are they and how do I choose one?

What are the pros and cons? How do they differ? We explain how to choose and make the most of a startup growth programme...

Suzanne Worthington

Top UK startup accelerators 2024

Hit the gas with our list of some of the startup accelerators, incubators and bootcamps we see most frequently at SeedLe...

Suzanne Worthington

Advance Subscription Agreements: Money now, shares later

Advanced Subscription Agreements allow investors to ‘pre-pay’ for shares. ASAs can be a faster, more efficient and S/EIS...

Kirsty MacSween

Pre-money valuation explained

We explain what pre-money valuation means, the factors that influence it and how it’s different from pre-revenue and pos...

Kaylin Sullivan

Get expert legal advice for your business with General Counsel as a Service

Future-proof your company and scale faster with expert legal advice from SeedLegals General Counsel as a Service, the af...

Kirsty MacSween

How to create a board meeting agenda - expert guide for startups

Board meetings are an important legal requirement for running a company. They’re a platform for strategic planning and m...

Kaylin Sullivan

What is earn-out in a Share Purchase Agreement?

Earn-out is a common way to bridge the gap between what you think your business is worth and what a buyer wants to pay f...

Anna Sivula

What are indemnities and why are they important when you sell a company?

We explain the indemnities typically included in a Share Purchase Agreement, and how they protect buyers when you sell y...

Anna Sivula

How to find a startup lawyer

Where to find a lawyer with specialist knowledge, experience and contacts, and the questions to ask before you engage th...

Suzanne Worthington

Do I need a startup lawyer?

You don’t have to hire a lawyer - but sometimes you might need specialist help. Here are the pros and cons of hiring a s...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: December 2023

Catch up on the latest from SeedLegals: re-use terms from a SeedFAST, invest as a Syndicate, and one startup will win a...

Suzanne Worthington

Share certificates: Why you still need them, and what they need to include

Every time you issue shares, you need to make it official with a share certificate. Find out how to create and send prof...

Kirsty MacSween

What is an SPV? Special purpose vehicles explained

What are special purpose vehicles and does your syndicate of investors need to use one? We explain how SPVs work and som...

Suzanne Worthington

Do investors care about a messy cap table?

For investors, a messy cap table isn’t a good sign and for you, it's an admin nightmare. We explain what a messy cap tab...

Kaylin Sullivan

Invest as a group with SeedLegals Syndicate

With Syndicate, your group of angel investors can invest together in companies fundraising on SeedLegals. Here’s how it...

Suzanne Worthington

SeedLegals Startup Awards: celebrating entrepreneurship

We’ve launched the inaugural SeedLegals Startup Awards. Read all about what it is, who our judges are and where to book...

Kaylin Sullivan

What is a clean cap table? And why it's probably not what you think it is.

Thinking about setting up a nominee or SPV to reduce the number of shareholders on your cap table? Our CEO Anthony expla...

Anthony Rose

Raising from lots of small investors? You can now roll them up into a single entry on your cap table

It's quick and easy to add a rollup to your funding round. We explain what a rollup is, when to use one, how it works an...

Anthony Rose

In case you missed it: November 2023

Catch up on the latest from SeedLegals: invest as a group with Syndicate, R&D tax schemes merge, find out who’s judging...

Suzanne Worthington

What is a tax indemnity?

Selling your company? Your buyer might want to add a tax indemnity to the share purchase agreement, to protect themselve...

Anna Sivula

CRM: What is a CRM system and does your startup need one?

Our expert explains what CRM does, how it can help you build a successful startup and how to choose the best CRM system...

Callum Brankley

Autumn Budget 2023: How will the changes affect your business?

How will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement affect your business and your income? We explain what's been announce...

Benedict Conry

What is a syndicate? How to invest as a group

Pool your resources to support startups. Why join a syndicate, how to make your syndicate a success, and how SeedLegals...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: October 2023

Catch up on the latest from SeedLegals: Startup award entries are open, Flex makes fundraising more affordable, investor...

Kaylin Sullivan

The 5 investor personality types — and how to pitch them

From spreadsheet scrutinisers to hobbyists, as a founder you’ll encounter different types of investors - here's how to p...

Anthony Rose

How long does it take to set up an EMI scheme?

Find out how long each part of the EMI option scheme process takes, and how to balance a future funding round with your...

Kirsty MacSween

Fake investors: How to spot scammers and time-wasters, and protect your startup

As criminals invent new ways to launder cash, or obtain money or shares fraudulently, startups need to stay vigilant. Un...

Suzanne Worthington

The legal documents you need for your EMI share option scheme

Read our expert step-by-step guide on all the legal documents you need for your EMI scheme, and how to easily create and...

Kaylin Sullivan

In case you missed it: September 2023

We've added more discounts to SeedLegals Plus, made it possible to create RDEC claims on the app and improved our search...

Kaylin Sullivan

R&D Tax Credits update: how to prepare for changes to R&D tax relief 2023

In this post, we break down the information you need for the new additional information form, explain how the additional...

Benedict Conry

In case you missed it: August 2023

This month, search on SeedLegals went live, all your option holders were combined onto one table and we updated our docu...

Kirsty MacSween

What does a CFO do and when should you hire one?

Catch up on a truly unmissable webinar: What does a CFO do and when should you hire one?

Kirsty MacSween

409A valuation: what it is and when you need one

To give shares or options to your US taxpaying employees, you need to first establish the fair market value (FMV) of the...

Tom O'Brien

Investor relations: create a plan for your startup

Our experts explain how to build and maintain positive relationships between your company, investors and other stakehold...

Suzanne Worthington

Due diligence for startups: check that cheque

Not all investors are who they say they are. With Themis, we share our insights on financial crime in fundraising and du...

Eliza Thompson

Startup boards explained and tips to manage your board

The founder's guide to creating and managing a startup board. Responsibilities, what to pay and how to ace the admin.

Kaylin Sullivan

The Art of the Pitch: How to use storytelling to create the perfect pitch deck

Read expert guidance on how to use storytelling techniques to sell your idea and master your pitch, including tips from...

Kaylin Sullivan

How to invest in startups: step-by-step guide

Learn how to invest in startups and how to make your first angel investment with our step-by-step guide.

Kaylin Sullivan

Investor not sent their funds? No Pay, No Play lets you remove them from the round

We’ve added No Pay, No Play to funding rounds to allow you to remove an investor who hasn't paid, so you can go ahead to...

Anthony Rose

In case you missed it: July 2023

We’ve added ‘You snooze, you lose’ to funding rounds and made it easier to choose terms or write your own when you’re se...

Suzanne Worthington

Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) explained

We explain what share incentive plans are, how they work and how they’re different to share option schemes.

Kaylin Sullivan

How to get ahead in the race to embrace AI

Missed the Embracing AI event on 12 July? Catch up on the panel discussion and see a list of tried-and-tested AI tools t...

Kirsty MacSween

How to hire on a startup budget

Big ambitions to grow but no big budget to hire? Find out how to use storytelling, a fresh employer brand and smart tool...

Adriano Herdman

Top 10 questions to ask potential investors - from industry experts

Are your potential investors right for your startup? Ask these questions crowdsourced from founders and investors to fin...

Kaylin Sullivan

Selling your startup? How to make your company more acquirable

Find your buyer on Foundy, complete the sale with SeedLegals. Together, we take the expense, time and stress out of sell...

Kirsty MacSween

IPO: What is an Initial Public Offering and is it right for your company?

Go public to raise investment, boost awareness of your company or exit your business. We explain how an IPO works, what...

Suzanne Worthington

SEIS tax relief: guide for investors

Get in at the ground floor of the next tech unicorn, cash in big at exit. That’s the ideal scenario. Find out how SEIS t...

Kirsty MacSween

EIS tax relief: guide for investors

EIS tax relief rewards investors who take a risk on newly established businesses. Find out how to use the scheme to redu...

Kirsty MacSween

S431 and NIC tax elections: what are these forms for share option holders?

You might sign these tax elections if you run a company share option scheme or if you’re granted options. We explain wha...

Suzanne Worthington

Design at SeedLegals: how customers are part of our process

We’re constantly evolving to make SeedLegals easier and faster to use. Find out how our users help us check our ideas, a...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: May and June 2023

Progress trackers, reminders for options annual returns, our new SeedSAFE in Singapore and Hong Kong - here's what's new...

Suzanne Worthington

Top 10 pitch questions investors ask (from actual investors)

When pitching to investors they’re going to ask you not just about your vision, product and team, but if they're interes...

Anthony Rose

How to get your first hire right: tips for startups

How do you attract the right candidates? And how do you make sure your first hire works out? In this post, a talent acqu...

Adriano Herdman

Term Sheets explained: the founder’s guide

A Term Sheet is a nonbinding agreement summarising the basic terms of an investment. It's the main negotiating tool betw...

Anthony Rose

Setting up your limited company: 6 things to know before you get started

Making mistakes when setting up your limited company could mean extra delays, costs or even legal issues. Get the guide...

Kirsty MacSween

In case you missed it: April 2023

We onboarded our first Exit customers, updated our R&D tax credits service, made it easier to manage your option holders...

Suzanne Worthington

How to get press coverage on a startup budget

Learn from experts what makes content newsworthy, how to do media relations yourself and get PR for your product and com...

Anthony Rose

EIS rules and benefits for investors explained

Invest in EIS-eligible companies to get generous tax relief. We set out the rules and benefits for investors.

Kaylin Sullivan

You can now raise £250K SEIS

Everything you need to know about the new £250,000 limit and other changes to SEIS, and how to use SEIS plus EIS when yo...

Anthony Rose

In case you missed it: March 2023

This month, we’re ready for changes to R&D tax credits and we’ve updated our SEIS/EIS services so they’re faster and...

Suzanne Worthington

Share options explained for employees

We explain how share options work for employees. Vesting, exercise, how much your options might be worth, when to sell y...

Suzanne Worthington

Board meetings: what they are and when to hold them

We explain your obligations, who to invite, what to discuss and how to make the most of board meetings to review progres...

Suzanne Worthington

Exit strategy: what it is and why you need one

An exit strategy helps you plan your startup’s future, attract investors, grow strategically and maximise returns for fo...

Kirsty MacSween

Introducing SeedLegals for Investors

Manage your deals, view the value of investments, send term sheets, negotiate online and complete deals even faster. Her...

Anthony Rose

SeedList: A look at 2022’s biggest investment success stories

Meet the companies who achieved the highest raises on SeedLegals. We ask what made them so attractive to investors and w...

Kirsty MacSween

Spring Budget 2023: what's new, what's changing and how will your business be affected?

Get the facts fast with our summary of the announcements in Jeremy Hunt's Budget on 15 March 2023, and how they might af...

Suzanne Worthington

Affected by SVB collapse? Here are some funding solutions to consider

If most of your startup’s cash was sitting in an SVB account, you'll need a Plan A asap. Our CEO Anthony Rose sets out y...

Anthony Rose

SeedLegals Exit, the new game-changing way to sell your company

Our game-changing new way to sell, Seedlegals Exit is for founders selling companies for under £15M. Find out how it wor...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: February 2023

We've launched our Exit service, added option schemes to our services in Ireland, and improved SeedLegals for investors....

Suzanne Worthington

Prospecting: how to generate leads for your startup

The success of any startup depends on attracting and retaining customers. But finding potential customers can be dauntin...

Suzanne Worthington

Should I raise £150K now or £250K later?

In April 2023 the SEIS limit changes from £150K to £250K. That's awesome. But those changes haven't yet become law. So s...

Anthony Rose

EIS investment funds: 50 active UK funds in 2024

Find funding for your startup with our guide to 50 of the most active EIS funds in the UK. From food to fintech, there’s...

Kaylin Sullivan

Introducing Instant Investment

Why wait until your next funding round? Accept new investment to your startup in minutes at any time with SeedLegals Ins...

Anthony Rose

What are Unapproved share options?

Unapproved share options are the more flexible, but less tax-advantageous, way to grant equity to your team. Find out ho...

Kirsty MacSween

UK report 2024: How does your share option scheme compare?

Find out how startups structure their option schemes in this report by our experts. Read insights and analysis based on...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: January 2023

We’re only one month into 2023 and the new services keep on launching at SeedLegals. Here's what’s new for January 2023...

Suzanne Worthington

R&D reform consultation: have your say on big changes to tax relief

Your chance to participate in the government consultation on changes to the R&D tax relief system - here's how to take p...

Suzanne Worthington

SeedLegals share certificates get a design refresh

Share certificates on SeedLegals have had a make-over! Take a look at our new design and see how our share certificates...

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Discover the networks and communities helping female founders succeed. Learn where you can get peer support, access educ...

Kaylin Sullivan

Struggling to get adoption for your product? How to identify and overcome the roadblocks

Built something great but can't get users interested? We tackle the biggest barriers to product adoption and tell you ho...

Anthony Rose

How to expand into the USA: guide for UK startups

Contracts, tax, incorporation and more - US legal expert Daniel Glazer of Wilson Sonsini explains how to get started, ho...

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How to raise from US investors: Guide for UK startups

Want to attract US VCs? US legal expert Daniel Glazer of Wilson Sonsini explains what US investors look for, when to do...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: Best of SeedLegals in 2022

We round up the best of SeedLegals in 2022 and give you a sneaky peek of what you can expect from us this year.

Katy Tomlinson

SEIS compliance: how to make sure your investors get their tax relief

Raised with SEIS? Here’s how to complete the SEIS compliance statement and send investors the certificates they need to...

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SeedFAST is the new Seed Round

On SeedLegals, more companies now raise money outside a funding round than inside a round. We explain what's happening a...

Anthony Rose

Series C funding: guide for startup founders

Series C funding provides growth capital for businesses to scale globally. Find out if you're ready for Series C and how...

Kirsty MacSween

Series B funding: guide for startup founders

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Kaylin Sullivan

How to negotiate effortlessly: add comments in funding rounds

You and your investors can now add comments and replies on documents for Seed, Series A and further funding rounds. We e...

Suzanne Worthington

Series A funding: guide for startup founders

How to raise at Series A - probably your first round with VC investors. Where to find investors, what documents you need...

Suzanne Worthington

In case you missed it: SeedLegals updates November 2022

We've streamlined Advanced Assurance applications, improved EMI valuations and we're launching SeedSAFT alongside an adv...

Katy Tomlinson

How to grow your investor network with Pitch and turn clicks into capital

Keep potential investors engaged and ready for your next funding round with Pitch. Our follow feature lets interested in...

Kirsty MacSween

Seed funding: the essential guide to growing your startup

All fired up but no fuel? Seed funding gives you the capital you need to get your idea out of your head and out into the...

Kirsty MacSween

Autumn Budget 2022: What startup founders need to know

How will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement affect your business and your income? We explain what's been announce...

Benedict Conry

How to pick the right deal terms for your SeedFAST

Raise as and when you need to with SeedFASTs. We explain key deal terms and dig into our data to explain what's standard...

Anthony Rose

Death of a shareholder: who owns the shares?

When a shareholder dies, what happens to their shares? We explain what UK law says and what directors and executors need...

Suzanne Worthington

Startup not working out? Read this before you offer to give your investors their money back

If your startup is failing, here's what to consider before you offer to give back your investors' money. It isn't as sim...

Anthony Rose

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We never stop at SeedLegals. We’re always working to make our platform better and give you the tools you need to start a...

Katy Tomlinson

The complete guide to EIS compliance

Get a step-by-step guide to wrapping up EIS compliance and getting your investors the tax relief they expect.

Kirsty MacSween

Qualifying R&D expenditure: which costs qualify for R&D tax credits?

Find out which costs and projects qualify for R&D tax relief, and how to use SeedLegals to build a successful claim easi...

Kaylin Sullivan

U-turn on mini-budget: How will your startup be affected?

Read our recap of the key announcements for startups made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his statement to Parliament on 17...

Benedict Conry

SeedLegals English law version of YC SAFE for raising from US investors

How to create an English-law version of a YC SAFE, what to watch out for in YC SAFEs and what to consider when raising f...

Anthony Rose

Meet KATLAS, winner of our R&D prize draw

KATLAS Technologies, specialists in blockchain and AI, won our 2022 R&D prize draw. Meet CEO Edward Cole and find out wh...

Suzanne Worthington

Introducing SeedLegals Plus

The new way to join SeedLegals - get access to essential services for startups and perks worth >£8K for just £999/year +...

Suzanne Worthington

SeedLegals membership: the contracts, policies and agreements included

Within any SeedLegals membership, you get access to 20 useful and popular agreements. This is a quick guide to what’s in...

Katy Tomlinson

SeedNOTE: the flexible way to raise in uncertain times

It’s now more important than ever that companies can raise funds quickly and flexibly. That’s why we’re pleased to annou...

Kirsty MacSween

RDEC scheme: what it is and how to claim

How to get tax relief worth 20% of your R&D spend from the Research and Development Expenditure Credit scheme. What you...

Suzanne Worthington

Pre-seed funding: what it is and how to get it

We explain what pre-seed funding is, how it works and how to raise it. We discuss pre-seed funding valuation and how to...

Kaylin Sullivan

Bootstrap funding: a guide to self-funding your business

We explore the meaning of bootstrap funding and give you tips on how to bootstrap your startup.

Kaylin Sullivan

Big SEIS changes for 2023, here’s how to raise £250K SEIS starting now

Great news for startups! We explain how to make the most of the new rules coming to SEIS from April 2023 - how to raise...

Anthony Rose

Mini-Budget 2022: Key takeaways that could affect your business

Find out how changes to tax and business support announced in the government's Growth Plan 2022 could help your company...

Benedict Conry

Share options explained: the essential guide for UK startups

Want to offer your team equity in your company? Our guide covers the facts about share options: how and when to set up a...

Kaylin Sullivan

What’s an NDA and when does your startup need one?

Protect your intellectual property and sensitive information with a legally binding non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Find...

Kirsty MacSween

Startup funding: how it works and how to raise it

This ultra-detailed guide explains the types of funding and funding rounds and gives expert tips on how to raise funding...

Kaylin Sullivan

Growth shares: What are they and when to choose them over share options

Are growth shares an alternative to share options? We explain how growth shares work, to help you decide if this special...

Suzanne Worthington

How to find investors: Tips from a VC

How to make the most of funding hotspots to close your round fast. Plus other strategies to take an investment without d...

Anthony Rose

SEIS and EIS loss relief: What is it and how can your investors claim it?

Startup not working out? Haven’t been able to raise investment? Here’s how to make sure the SEIS/EIS investors who’ve su...

Suzanne Worthington

HMRC delays: why your R&D Tax Credits payment might take longer than expected

You’ve submitted your R&D Tax Credits claim and are waiting for approval and a welcome cash boost for your business....

Benedict Conry

How to give share options to your overseas employees

Want to reward your overseas employees with share options but don’t know how? We explain how UK companies can give share...

Anthony Rose

Venture capital: what it is and how it works

Venture capital is a popular source of funding for startups. In this article, we’ll explain what venture capital is, how...

Kaylin Sullivan

Want the right to buy out your investors? Here’s why that’s a bad idea

The right to buy out your investors later, or giving your investors the right to sell their shares can be problematic. I...

Anthony Rose

Xero-effort R&D claims with our new integration

If you use Xero and you like free money, you’re in the right place. Our Xero integration is now live so it’s even easier...

Kirsty MacSween

How a CRM tool can help you fundraise

HubSpot's Anna Gordon explains how to source, qualify and manage investors when you're looking to take on investment.

Miguel Assuncao

Will your R&D Tax Credits claim be on us?

One lucky customer who opens their R&D Tax Credits claim on SeedLegals before 30 September will get their claim on us. F...

Benedict Conry

Five things that make your business investable

We looked at five things that make a business investable to ensure that your business sound and appealing to investors.

Kerry Dwyer

July 2022: Get ready for R&D tax relief changes in 2023

The Government's changes to research and development tax claims will come into effect in 2023. Here's how the changes mi...

Benedict Conry

How to fundraise in an economic downturn

Are valuations down? Are investors dropping out? Here's what we're seeing at SeedLegals, and how to increase your invest...

Anthony Rose

Milestone vesting: What it is and how to set it up

With milestone vesting, you grant shares in your company when pre-established criteria is met. Find out how you can use...

Hugo Hiley

Giving share options to customers and social media influencers

Companies usually give share options to employees and advisors, but sometimes they also like to incentivise customers an...

Anthony Rose

10 female entrepreneurs inspiring the next generation of founders

Female-led startups are on the rise. We've profiled 10 trailblazing female entrepreneurs breaking down barriers in a num...

Miguel Assuncao

Cap Table: What it is and why you need one

A capitalisation table shows who owns what in a company. We explain what a cap table is, why startups need one, and the...

Suzanne Worthington

How to value a pre-revenue company and what metrics to show investors

For any company, it’s never easy to land on a valuation figure. And when your company is early stage, and especially whe...

Kirsty MacSween

How accurate are legal TV dramas?

We run the rule over 12 scenarios portrayed in popular TV shows to see how accurate they are. Can you predict them all?

Miguel Assuncao

Five-year business plan: why you need one and how to write it

Many founders roll their eyes at the idea of forecasting the growth of their business for the next five years. However,...

Kaylin Sullivan

SeedLegals introduces SEIS/EIS SAFE for US companies raising investment from UK investors

We explain what US companies need to do to offer SEIS/EIS to investors - and how to use the SeedLegals SEIS/EIS compatib...

Anthony Rose

R&D tax credits changed in April 2023 - find out how those changes affect your business

Find out how the qualifying cost categories and rates are changing for the SME and RDEC schemes and how corporation tax...

Benedict Conry

£1bn raised in startup funding on SeedLegals

Break out the cake and let’s celebrate – UK founders have raised over £1bn on SeedLegals! It’s a huge milestone f...

Kirsty MacSween

How to create B Ordinary non-voting shares for your EMI Option Scheme

At SeedLegals we recommend companies issue their employees with EMI share options that convert into non-voting shares. T...

Anthony Rose

SeedLegals launches world's first hybrid NFT / funding round

Today we're launching the world's first hybrid funding round, combining the widely unknown workings of Web3, NFTs and cr...

Anthony Rose

Congratulations to the SeedLegals Pitch competition winners

Our judges had a tricky time choosing just ten winners. Here are the winning companies who will meet investors at Fuel V...

Suzanne Worthington

No Covid rules, now what?

Now that the UK Government has removed all restrictions put in place for Covid-19, does that mean we should go back to n...

Suzanne Worthington

Legal deep dive for founders - Anthony Rose at Slush 2021

Watch our founder and CEO Anthony Rose on stage at Slush 2021, as part of the Builders' Studio series. In 26 minutes, A...

Suzanne Worthington

Small business calendar 2024 - the deadlines and changes to UK law that founders need to know

Our guide to 2024 finance and tax deadlines. We’ve included changes to UK laws which might affect your business.

Suzanne Worthington

Introducing SeedLegals Calendar - never miss a deadline

Noticed something new when you log into SeedLegals? We've added a Calendar to remind you about deadlines coming up for l...

Suzanne Worthington

How to close your funding round before the end of the SEIS/EIS tax year

With the end of the 2023-24 tax year fast approaching, you can make the most of investor momentum. Here’s how to close y...

Anthony Rose

Win 3 opportunities to pitch to top London investors

To celebrate the launch of SeedLegals Pitch, we’re giving you the chance to meet three top investors who want to hear ab...

Suzanne Worthington

How to sell your business: The founder’s survival guide

Our CEO Anthony Rose explains what you need to know about selling your business, to help you plan ahead. Anthony explain...

Kirsty MacSween

National Security and Investment (NSI) Act: What investors, startups and businesses need to know

On 4 January 2022, the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act comes into force in the UK. In this article, we look a...

Tudor Musat

Hired names SeedLegals UK’s #2 small business for tech recruitment

We’re proud that Hired named us the second best UK small business in their 2021 list of Top Employers Winning Tech Talen...

Suzanne Worthington

More ways to personalise your Pitch

Since we launched SeedLegals Pitch in November 2021, thousands of founders have created a Pitch page. Here are the updat...

Suzanne Worthington

Pitch - Deliver your pitch to investors in one click

Want to make it super-easy for potential investors to see all the information about your company and upcoming funding ro...

Suzanne Worthington

Startup Horror Stories

There were no tricks, only treats for founders at this special Halloween event co-hosted by Spice Startups and SeedLegal...

Suzanne Worthington

Shares vs options: what’s the difference?

The important difference is that if someone owns shares, they are a shareholder immediately. With options, they have own...

Jonathan Prezman

Advisory shares: How much equity should you give your advisor?

Startups commonly give 1% equity to General Advisors paid only in equity, who work less than 2 days a month.‍ Discover m...

Anthony Rose

Our reply to Tom Blomfield's post about investing - here's how we can help

You might have spotted the blog post about how to raise investment on the personal website of Tom Blomfield, founder of...

Anthony Rose

Work like a champion: 7 inspiring lessons for startups from the Tokyo Olympics

Some of us at SeedLegals have been glued to the excellent BBC coverage of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Even if y...

Suzanne Worthington

Tax implications of share option schemes: here’s what you need to know

Understand tax on share options for UK companies and employees for EMI and Unapproved options on grant, exercise and sal...

Kaylin Sullivan

Introducing SeedLegals Performance Options

Some of the 2,000+ companies who’ve set up an option scheme with SeedLegals have told us that they want a way to allocat...

Anthony Rose

How to get back unallocated options when you sell your company

When you sell your company, if there are unallocated shares in your option pool, how do you make sure you get them back?...

Anthony Rose

Get money back with our R&D Tax Credits service

Our R&D Tax Credits service helps founders claim back money you've spent on research and development. This tax relief is...

Jonathan Prezman

SeedLegals Partner Program

We’re proud to launch the SeedLegals Partner Program! With the launch of this new initiative we will now be able t...

Vasu Sarin

The definition of "R&D" for your R&D Tax Credits application

In this article we will cover the definition of R&D for your R&D Tax Credits application, as this is quite diffe...

Jonathan Prezman

How to find startup funding

One of the most common questions founders ask is ‘How do I get funding?’ Read our comprehensive guide to finding funding...

Jonny Seaman

SeedLegals subscriptions: Which plan is right for me?

Our pricing philosophy We know the younger a start-up is, the more sensitive an issue capital is. Concerns over the cos...

Jack Dunning

How to complete your Debut Sessions ASA on SeedLegals

You know how on Dragons’ Den the dragons bring a pile of money with them? Well, that doesn’t work on the int...

Anthony Rose

Does a Bounce Back Loan count as de minimis aid against your available SEIS?

Over the past year many businesses took out £50K Bounce Back Loans (BBLS). Some of those companies have raised SEIS fund...

Anthony Rose

How to choose an option scheme: your guide to vesting cliffs, exercise windows and exit-only terms

Stuck on the rules for your option scheme? We dive into the 2,500+ option schemes on our platform to discover the most c...

Anthony Rose

45+ Active Venture Capital firms in London 2024 (early stage)

Discover the top early-stage VCs in London. We’ve curated this list to include a wide range of sectors and missions.

Kaylin Sullivan

Deal Data Room: Securely share documents with investors

Be ready for investor due diligence with Deal Data Room. Store and share your confidential files and funding round docum...

Jonny Seaman

R&D tax credits: The ultimate guide for 2024

How do R&D tax credits work? Are you missing out on tax relief? Find out how to claim back up to 33% of your R&D spend.

Benedict Conry

R&D Tax Credits: Do I qualify to claim 33% of my R&D expenses back?

Research and Development Tax Credits are a great way to make the money raised in your last round last longer. We spoke t...

Anoushka Gupta

5 Stats on R&D Tax Credits you need to know before your next Claim

R&D Tax Credits are a great way to fuel the growth of your business. If you are claiming R&D Tax Credits for the...

Anoushka Gupta

SeedFAST equity dilution calculator

A SeedFAST is an SEIS/EIS-friendly way to raise cash ahead of a funding round. Investors give you money now, they get sh...

SeedLegals

Pitch Deck Clinic with Soil Ecology Laboratory

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a winning pitch deck. Each session Anthony Rose, Founder...

Anthony Rose

SeedLegals Term Sheet Clinic

Investor sent you a term sheet? Congrats! Welcome to the Term Sheet Clinic where we’ll show you what each term mea...

Anthony Rose

EMI or Unapproved Share Option Scheme – which is best?

Tax advantaged EMI scheme, or a more flexible Unapproved scheme? We explain the differences and how to decide which is r...

Tommy Hackley

Can grants and R&D tax credits be used together?

As a startup, you’re probably constantly in search of funding to fuel your business. Depending on the stage of your busi...

Jonathan Prezman

I have a holding and a subsidiary company, what to do about SEIS & EIS?

99% of the companies we see on SeedLegals have just a single company registered on Companies House. Nice and easy. But,...

Anthony Rose

3 things you didn’t know about R&D Tax Relief

R&D Tax Relief is a UK govt incentive scheme that allows companies to claim back roughly 30% of the money they spent...

Jonathan Prezman

Who are SEIS - EIS Qualifying Investors?

A frequent question is “can my father/sister/cousin” get SEIS or EIS for their investment? (where that’...

Anthony Rose

When is the right time to set up an EMI option scheme?

How well developed does a startup need to be to consider an EMI scheme? Most founders understand the power of offering...

Tommy Hackley

SeedLegals supports YC SAFE terms for UK companies raising from US investors

US investor asking for YC SAFE deal terms for their investment in your UK company? Here's what that means, and how to se...

Anthony Rose

Advisor offering to find investors for you? Read this first.

One of the many challenges for a founder is finding investors. Some people are natural networkers, they know everyone an...

Anthony Rose

Stop printing, get e-filing with Companies House

SeedLegals has greatly reduced the time and cost of generating your legals, and now Companies House has made the process...

Matt Terry

Pitch Deck Clinic with ebook startup Episodic

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that convinces investors they’re the one to...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with Hyperlocal, the local delivery app that's making a difference

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a winning pitch deck. Each session Anthony Rose, Founder...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with SocialSync

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that will convince investors that they’re th...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with health food startup Fuudies

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that will convince investors they’re the one...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with PropTech startup CubicLease

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that convinces investors they’re the one to...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with local taxi app, taxigoat

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that convinces investors that they’re the on...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with no-nonsense real estate agency, Free

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that will convince investors they’re the one...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with social media platform Plana

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a pitch deck that convinces investors that they’re the on...

Dee Chapman

Pitch Deck Clinic with cyber-security platform Capslock

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help founders create a winning pitch. Each session Anthony Rose, Founder &...

Dee Chapman

SeedLegals Deal Manager: send your next investment proposal easily

Deal Manager is the fastest and easiest way to create investment proposals, negotiate deal terms and close funding round...

Vasu Sarin

SeedLegals August 2020 update: Team, Board, Debt Table, Deal Manager, more

Over the past months we’ve been hard at work on the next iteration of the SeedLegals platform, it’s all come...

Anthony Rose

Pitch Deck Clinic with MedTech startup GlycanAge

Welcome to the Pitch Deck Clinic where we help SeedLegals founders create a deck that will convince investors they’re th...

Dee Chapman

Incorporated your company with the wrong number of shares? Here's how to fix that

Why it's important to incorporate with the right number of shares There are two considerations when thinking about how...

Rob Winspear

Are you ready for VC funding?

You’re a founder who has raised a couple of hundred thousand from friends, angels and/or a seed fund. You’ve relea...

Jonny Seaman

SeedLegals data reveals CoVid-19 effect on UK startup funding rounds - August 2020 update

In April 2020, SeedLegals analysed its data to share the immediate impact of CoVid-19 on UK funding rounds. As the large...

Jonny Seaman

The valuation drivers investors are looking for, Part 2

>> Continued from Part 1, What drives your company valuation? Vision and Mission Let’s start with the vision and m...

Laurent Laffy

What drives your company valuation? Part 1

Entrepreneurs always ask what their company valuation is and whether they are ready for investment. The answer to the fi...

Laurent Laffy

A brief history of Term Sheets, and introducing the Deal Term Negotiator

If you’re an investor or a founder you’ve either created or been on the receiving end of a term sheet. Simply put, a ter...

Anthony Rose

Shareholder register: what it is and how to create one

We explain what a shareholder register is (aka register of members) and why all UK companies need one.

Kaylin Sullivan

How do I appoint and remove directors from my company?

SeedLegals provides the documents you need In order to appoint or remove a director (or chairman – they are reall...

Rob Winspear

How to incorporate and set up a UK limited company

Get the complete guide to setting up a limited company. We explain every step, from choosing a name and share structure...

Kirsty MacSween

SeedLegals announces Future Fund support

The fastest and easiest way to do your Future Fund application Companies applying for UK government Future Fund match-fu...

Anthony Rose

Convertible loan agreement: pros and cons for startup funding

In this article, we break down the key things you need to know about convertible debt, the difference between loan notes...

Kaylin Sullivan

Thinking of closing your company? How to make your company dormant

We’ve been receiving a lot of queries from founders on how they can make their companies dormant instead of shutting dow...

Janhavi Iyengar, Vibha Mohan

KYC and AML: Guide for startups

Our experts explain the checks for Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering and how to follow these protocols to ver...

Suzanne Worthington

How to implement and manage a redundancy process

Sadly, there comes a time at many startups where it’s necessary to downsize. That’s tough – nobody wan...

Rob Winspear

Unlimited holiday allowance: We think it's a bad idea

Unlimited holiday allowance – defined as employees being able to take as much holiday as they choose to during the...

Tudor Musat

The Definitive Guide to Future Fund: Who qualifies, how it works, how to apply

The UK government is finalising Future Fund, a £250M package designed to help UK startups. We think the current scheme h...

Anthony Rose

How to cut your wage bill - alternatives to furlough leave

Placing all of your staff on furlough leave is not always going to be the right answer for businesses looking to cut cos...

Rob Winspear

Webinar Recording: Giving Equity to Employees: who, when & how much?

Giving equity to your team is fantastic for motivating and establishing a great company culture. After a company has val...

SeedLegals

Tactical Guide to Raising in Uncertain Times

Managing to raise funding for your company is difficult at the best of times, but it becomes even more fraught than usua...

Tudor Musat

Use furlough leave to cut costs and extend your runway

Being a founder is hard! You have to come up with a compelling idea, turn it from dream into reality, find investment, b...

Anthony Rose

SEIS: Guide to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme

Founders guide to SEIS. Find out how it helps startups and investors, eligibility criteria, how to get Advance Assurance...

Suzanne Worthington

An open letter to HMRC to reinstate the 12 month longstop date for ASAs

SeedLegals has written an open letter to HMRC Ventures Team asking them to reverse the Dec 2019 change they made, withou...

Anthony Rose

How to use Instant Investment to raise money before the end of the tax year

Some prospective investors hurry to invest in January, February or March. We explain why the tax year end creates an inv...

Vasu Sarin

Coronavirus Work From Home Policy: Create your custom policy now, free on SeedLegals

Your SeedLegals Survival Kit Sign up and create your free Coronavirus Workplace Policy now Coronavirus isn’t going...

Rob Winspear

Vesting schedules: how to choose the right one for your option scheme

In this post, we explain what vesting is, the pros and cons of different types of vesting schedules and reveal what the...

AJ Alao

How to write a GDPR compliant privacy policy

Introduction This article has two functions: 1) it will provide you with information about what needs to be included in...

Rob Winspear

EIS explained: the UK startup’s guide to the Enterprise Investment Scheme

Get investment-ready with this EIS guide. Find out what EIS is, what types of companies qualify and why it makes attract...

Zlatina Trifonova

SeedLegals Has Professional Indemnity Insurance

It’s something we hope we’ll never need, but for those seeking assurance, SeedLegals has professional indemn...

Rob Winspear

Here's why some founders close rounds faster than others

At SeedLegals we often get asked “When do I need to start creating my term sheet?” and “When should I send my term sheet...

Gabriella Richardson

SeedLegals funding round stats

We’re transforming the way startups raise funding We launched 2 new ways to raise funding: a SeedFAST and Instant...

Anthony Rose

Introducing SeedFAST, an SEIS/EIS-friendly way to raise ahead of a funding round

What is a SeedFAST? A SeedFAST is an SEIS/EIS-friendly way for startups to raise cash ahead of a funding round. It̵...

Anthony Rose

17 Active early stage VCs in London in 2024

These seed stage VCs made over 150 startup investments combined in 2018.

Jonny Seaman

I'm a VC fund. How can I use SeedLegals?

SeedLegals is the UK’s leading legaltech platform where founders and investors come to close a funding round. You and th...

Jonny Seaman

Should I do a bootstrap round or a seed round?

Which is right for my raise? For the vast majority of rounds that close on SeedLegals, the seed round product is the mo...

Rob Winspear

Can I ask for investment by posting on social media? Do I need FCA authorisation?

You might have heard or been told that you are not allowed to ask for investment without having FCA authorisation. Or, t...

Rob Winspear

Some of my UK employees work abroad, what employment laws apply to them?

“I know that I have to comply with UK employment laws (minimum wage, notice periods, unfair dismissal protection. etc.)...

Rob Winspear

Are electronic signatures legally binding? How SeedLegals complies with UK law

In this article we will explain why electronic signatures, in light of the recent Law Commission Report on the use of el...

Rob Winspear

Here's the process and timeline for creating your EMI Option Scheme on SeedLegals

Example Timeline Any questions? Book some time to chat with an EMI Options expert or hit the chat button below! Alternat...

Constantinos Nikoladis

SEIS investment funds: 35 active UK funds in 2024

Find funding for your startup with our guide to 35 of the most active SEIS funds in the UK. From food to fintech, there’...

Jonny Seaman

Explore your options: why share options could work better than a cash bonus

Do share options make a better bonus than cash? Find out why an option scheme could be a better long-term and cash-smart...

Kirsty MacSween

How equity crowdfunding works

You might have heard of an increasingly popular funding method for startups: equity crowdfunding. It’s a fantastic tool...

Noelle Baquiche

21 ways to promote your crowdfunding campaign

Even with the most attractive product or business model, the slickest video and copy and all the bells and whistles, if...

Noelle Baquiche

Crowdfunding Advantages and Disadvantages

There’s no doubt equity crowdfunding is a great tool but as always, not all that glitters is gold. Here are some crowdfu...

Noelle Baquiche

Top crowdfunding platforms for UK startups 2024

Discover the top crowdfunding platforms for UK startups in 2023, including P2P, equity and rewards-based crowdfunding si...

Kaylin Sullivan

What is crowdfunding? An essential guide for UK startups

An ultimate guide covering the meaning of crowdfunding and how it works.

Kaylin Sullivan

Agile fundraising has arrived. Don't do a funding round until you've read this

New data shows the way that startups are raising investment is changing, and SeedLegals is pioneering that change.

Anthony Rose

How to value your company and how much equity to give away

How much money should I raise? What percentage of the company should I give away? What company valuation should I use?

Anthony Rose

How to complete your first funding round: the step-by-step guide

Here’s your step-by-step guide on raising your first funding round. Learn how to get investment ready, agree deal terms...

Anthony Rose

3 ways to close investment while investors are on holiday

Here are 3 things you can do to get existing commitments over the line to receive your funds a.s.a.p‍

Noelle Baquiche

How to close SEIS/EIS funding before the 2023-24 tax year deadline

We explain three things you can do right now to make sure you get your investment over the line before 5 April 2024.

Anthony Rose

How to apply for SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance

See everything you need to send to HMRC to secure a successful SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance application.

Kirsty MacSween

Does SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance expire? For how long is it valid?

Your Advance Assurance doesn't have any particular expiry date. But it will lapse in some circumstances. We explain the...

Zlatina Trifonova

What is investor consent? When you need it, and when to offer it

How common are investor consent rights and when do you need them? We analysed data from hundreds of closed rounds on See...

Anthony Rose

Startup Law: Handy Legal Term Explainer

Here's a handy list of the most frequently used legal terms in startup investment agreements.

Anthony Rose

Raising investment this summer? Here's how to close deals when things slow down

Learn six strategies to raise startup capital in the summer and close investments deals when things slow down.

Kaylin Sullivan

What are SEIS & EIS? The essential guide for UK startups

SEIS and EIS are UK tax relief schemes that reward investment in early-stage startups. Find out if your company is eligi...

Gabriella Richardson

What is the SEIS / EIS Risk to Capital Condition?

Introduced March 2018, the Risk to Capital condition brings a heap of new considerations for anyone applying for SEIS/EI...

Michael Stresing

What to include in your business plan for an SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance Application

Make sure you include these 10 slides in the business plan (or pitch deck) you send to HMRC.

Michael Stresing

Giving your team shares: How to size an employee option pool

In the UK, 10% is the median amount of equity assigned to EMI share option pools. According to Index Ventures in the US,...

Anthony Rose

How to transfer shares, and using Gift Hold-Over Relief to defer taxes

Our guide to tax implications of transferring or gifting shares. Read this before you transfer or give shares to a partn...

Anthony Rose

How to create a pitch deck: top tips from an expert pitch coach

A good pitch deck gets you out of the inbox and into investor meetings. Find out the slides you need and learn how to te...

Kirsty MacSween

What is an EMI scheme? EMI share options explained

An EMI Scheme is by far the most generous mechanism with which to award employees with equity in your company. Here's wh...

Matthew Rowell

8 things you didn’t know about SEIS/EIS tax relief

8 things you (probably) didn't know about SEIS & EIS ... and it might make all the difference to your next investment.

Anthony Rose

Top 7 most active angel investors in Bristol

These are the most active angel investors, groups and networks that have invested in Bristol startups across 2018 - 2019...

Noelle Baquiche

Top 21 VC funds in Bristol

These 21 funds have been the most active VC investors in Bristol-based startups over the past year.

Noelle Baquiche

Should your investors get a seat on the board? SeedLegals data has the answer

When negotiating deal terms, investors will often ask for a board seat, known as a investor director. Here's what usuall...

Anthony Rose

Why some startups are choosing to incorporate in the Cayman Islands

Registering as a Cayman Islands Exempted Company company has a host of benefits for international startups. Here's what...

Jonathan Prezman

Startup equity: how much to give employees

What you need to know about how much startup equity to give employees, advisors and founders in the UK. Read the guide.

Jack Dunning

SEIS for investors: Deduct up to 50% of your next investment from your UK income tax

Invest in SEIS eligible companies to get generous tax relief. We set out the rules and benefits for investors.

Kaylin Sullivan

Active early stage investors in UK FinTech startups

Here are the early stage VCs that have invested the most in UK Fintech startup this year.

Noelle Baquiche

Liquidation Preference: What it is, and what to do if an investor asks for it

How Preference Shares work in practice: a definitive guide for UK startups and early stage investors.

Anthony Rose

8 steps to making your first angel investment

Looking to invest in your first startup? Or, perhaps you’re a serial investor looking for your next investment? Either...

Anthony Rose

SEIS and EIS for non-UK / foreign companies

Make your company more attractive to UK investors - startups from France, Germany, Spain, the US or anywhere can qualify...

Zlatina Trifonova

What is a Knowledge Intensive Company (KIC)? EIS benefits and criteria

Knowledge Intensive Companies (KICs) are companies that are carrying out research, development or innovation at the time...

Natasha Mardinian

How many unicorn startups are there in the UK?

The UK has produced 18 startup unicorns since 2001. Combined these 18 companies have secured a total of £5.5bn investmen...

Jack Dunning