The quantum shift: how a new computing era is about to begin
Eloisa from the Quantum Fund breaks down quantum computing, sharing when “quantum advantage” will arrive and what it means for founders and investors.
Your investor has asked for preference shares. And they want SEIS/EIS. Can I do that?
A common point of debate between founders and investors is whether investors should receive preference shares. Som...
Is it really harder for solo founders to raise investment?
There’s been a lot of talk that with the rise of vibe coding and AI, it’s going to lead to an explosion of s...
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...
Nail your next investor pitch: 6 steps to a YES
“Investor ready”. Founders say it like it’s a finish line. But VCs want proof that you’ve reached that stage. When you...
3 min readYour investor has asked to spread their investment over a few tranches. Should you do it?
Normally when you do a funding round, your goal is to raise enough to give you 18 months of runway during which time you...
2 min readHow to raise faster – using Boost to attract investors
Raising doesn’t have to mean chasing investors. In this webinar, discover how to use Boost to attract inbound interest,...
How do I create the perfect pitch video?
A good pitch video feels like a good first date. Something that, within a matter of seconds, makes the investor want to...
Does your company qualify for an EMI Share Option Scheme?
A detailed guide to EMI Share option scheme qualifying criteria for companies and employees, plus other ways to give sha...
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...
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...
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...
How Travel Spoken is reshaping travel planning with AI
Eni Maj, co-founder of Travel Spoken, shares how the platform is turning travel content into bookable trips using AI – a...
