EMI options and fundraising: How to get the timing right
At SeedLegals, we’ve helped hundreds of founders set up their EMI option schemes and one question in particular comes up a lot: Should I do it before or after raising investment?
Founder salaries and share vesting: here's what most startups are doing
How much should founders earn at Seed stage? We've crunched the numbers on hundreds of fundraises from £50K and £1M to f...
Maximise the end of tax year rush: How to get your fundraise over the line
The countdown is on! The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and if you're raising investment, timing is everything...
45+ Active Venture Capital firms in London 2025 (early stage)
Discover the top early-stage VCs in London. We’ve curated this list to include a wide range of sectors and missions.
How to close your funding round before the end of the SEIS/EIS tax year
With the end of the 2024-25 tax year fast approaching, you can make the most of investor momentum. Here’s how to close y...
6 min readHow to find investors: Tips from a VC and funding hotspots
How to make the most of funding hotspots to close your round fast. Plus other strategies to take an investment without d...
4 min readHow to create a financial forecast: This is what startup investors need to see
‘How much money should we ask for?’ It’s one of the most challenging questions startup founders face when raising equity...
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.
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...
SEIS investment funds: 35 active UK funds in 2025
Find funding for your startup with our guide to 35 of the most active SEIS funds in the UK. From food to fintech, there’...
EIS investment funds: 50 active UK funds in 2025
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...
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...
Startup pitch deck: free template with investor tips
Create the perfect pitch deck with our free template, including tips from industry experts and step-by-step guidance.
