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 explains why this is usually unnecessary.
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...
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...
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...
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...
5 min readAutumn 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...
8 min readFake 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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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.
