How to Show Growth and Traction for Fundraising
Here are the various forms of ‘validation & traction’ that you can potentially leverage in conversations with potential future investors.
How equity crowdfunding works
You might have heard of an increasingly popular funding method for startups: equity crowdfunding. It’s a fantastic tool...
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...
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
The 15 Minute Guide to Closing Your Funding Round - Video Tour
A 15 minute guide to creating all the legal documents you need to close your funding round. From signed Term Sheet to mo...
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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...
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Raising investment? Here’s how to close before the end of the tax year
We hope you had a great 2021! Time to focus on growing our startup in 2020 and this decade. Typically many founders are...
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 mos...
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.
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 w...
The rise of the salami round
An increasing number of startups are opting for a series of micro raises called 'Salami Rounds', giving away 2-6% equity...
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...
Add This Essential Slide To Your Pitch Deck
A deal summary slide is essentially an overview of the core investment proposal, and makes it easy for investors to see...
