Why you can't validate your startup idea, and what to do instead
Most founders think they have validated their startup idea. Here is why the evidence usually fails, and the three questions that work better.
Most founders don't think about GDPR until someone asks for their data
Of course you ignore GDPR. Right up until you get an email “Send me all my data. Delete everything you have on me.” Sud...
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...
Sunbathing or scaling? Founder tips to beat the quiet season
Summers can be slow for startups but Ava Shoraka and Yanki Kizilates are here to help founders gain momentum during thi...
Raise smarter: master your fundraising strategy to close your round quicker
Fundraising but not sure what you’re missing? Put yourself on the front foot with these top tips from SeedLegals Bethany...
5 min readHow 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?...
4 min readE-filing with Companies House: a step-by-step guide for startups
At some point every company needs to send information to Companies House, from a simple share split to your funding roun...
How to file an SH01 form: a step-by-step guide
Issuing new shares? Find out how to fill in and file the SH01 form for return of allotment of shares to Companies House....
Female founders: top networks and VCs to boost your success
Discover the networks and communities helping female founders succeed. Learn where you can get peer support, access educ...
The art of the pitch – how to win over investors
Pitching isn’t just about telling your story – it’s about convincing investors to believe in it. In this webinar, experi...
Small business calendar 2026 - 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.
Startup pitch deck: free template with investor tips + SEIS/EIS version for HMRC
Create the perfect pitch deck with our free template, including tips from industry experts and step-by-step guidance.
When should a company incorporate?
In this video, our founder and serial entrepreneur Anthony Rose outlines when a company should incorporate in the UK, a...
