--- title: "In case you missed it: Best of SeedLegals in 2022" id: "37946" type: "post" slug: "in-case-you-missed-it-unwrapped-2022" published_at: "2023-01-06T11:59:00+00:00" modified_at: "2023-01-06T11:59:00+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/in-case-you-missed-it-unwrapped-2022/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/in-case-you-missed-it-unwrapped-2022.md" excerpt: "We round up the best of SeedLegals in 2022 and give you a sneaky peek of what you can expect from us this year." taxonomy_category: - "Startup Guides" --- 4 min read # In case you missed it: Best of SeedLegals in 2022 Published: Jan 6, 2023 Contents [Funding round commenting](#funding-round-commenting) [Expert legal advice for your startup](#expert-legal-advice-for-your-startup) [Series A+ legal advisory service](#series-a-legal-advisory-service) [Calendar deadlines](#calendar-deadlines) [Tools for investors](#tools-for-investors) [R&D Xero integration](#rd-xero-integration) [Raise straight from your Pitch page](#raise-straight-from-your-pitch-page) [Instant Investment improvements](#instant-investment-improvements) [Manage your board meetings](#manage-your-board-meetings) [SeedLegals Plus](#seedlegals-plus) [YC Safe for English law](#yc-safe-for-english-law) [EMI valuation improvements](#emi-valuation-improvements) [Sell your company on SeedLegals](#sell-your-company-on-seedlegals) [PitchList: Follow companies and build your network](#pitchlist-follow-companies-and-build-your-network) [Token Warrant and Token Purchase Agreement](#token-warrant-and-token-purchase-agreement) [Have your say](#have-your-say) [Katy Tomlinson](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/katy/) 2022 was a big year for us. We reached £1bn raised on our platform. We now have over 50,000 companies on our books. And our [SeedFAST](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedfast-is-the-new-seed-round/) has overtaken traditional funding rounds as the quick and easy way to raise money. Before we turn our attention to an even bigger 2023, here’s a rundown of our highlights from 2022 and a sneaky peek at what’s coming soon. ### New in December ## Funding round commenting Working on a funding round? We’ve made it even easier to track all your negotiations and terms in one place. For documents containing terms, company admins and investors can now ask questions and send counter-proposals via [instant comments](https://seedlegals.com/resources/comment-in-funding-rounds/) on our platform. No more back and forth with offline documents. ## Expert legal advice for your startup SeedLegals now offers General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS) – our legal advisory service – to support your company to grow and scale. Slick automation can only go so far – sometimes you need expert help. Annual members can now subscribe to GCaaS to gain access to our senior startup lawyers. Your dedicated lawyer can support you in the areas startups often need help: corporate law, commercial contracts and negotiations, employment law, and data privacy. [Get in touch](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2140455748524e535861524444454d4446404d520f424e4c) with us for a confidential chat if you are interested. ### Best of 2022 ## Series A+ legal advisory service Gearing up to your Series A or B and need legal advice? We now offer expert legal advice from an experienced, qualified venture capital lawyer to complement our easy-to-use platform. If you’re working towards a VC-led Series A+ and are looking to go to a law firm, [get in touch](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#adccc9dbc4dec2dfd4eddec8c8c9c1c8caccc1de83cec2c0) with us for a confidential chat. ## Calendar deadlines We released [Calendar](https://help.seedlegals.com/en/5721101-your-calendar-explained) to help you stay on top of all of your upcoming deadlines. From your SeedFAST longstop conversion dates to your EMI valuation expiry deadline – we wanted to make sure you never miss anything important. ## Tools for investors We’re here to help you find, run and manage your deals all in one place. That’s why we’ve been busy with improvements to make SeedLegals an indispensable part of your investor toolkit. Here’s what you can expect: - [Run your Deal](https://seedlegals.com/investors/deal-manager/) – funds can manage their deal legals all in one place with varied agile [funding options](https://seedlegals.com/raise/) - [SEIS/EIS relief](https://seedlegals.com/investors/investor-seis/) – get your docs in a flash through our platform - [Manage your Portfolio](https://seedlegals.com/investors/exit-modelling/) – see up to date shareholding and understand what future exit valuations would mean with our automated exit modelling ## R&D Xero integration We [integrated with Xero](https://seedlegals.com/resources/xero-and-seedlegals-faster-rd-claims/) to make your [R&D claims](https://seedlegals.com/grow/rd-tax-credit-claim/) faster and more accurate. If you use Xero and are looking to claim back up to 33% of your R&D spend, it’s the perfect tool for you. ## Raise straight from your Pitch page With over 4,000 Pitch pages already created on SeedLegals, we are continuing to make fundraising easier for you by improving the [Pitch](https://seedlegals.com/resources/pitch-updates/) page. You can now add interested investors from your Pitch page straight into an Instant Investment, SeedFAST or your open funding round. And that’s not all – you can also add your fundraising status, so investors can see when you are raising, and use the Data Room to share key documents with potential investors. ## Instant Investment improvements Our [Instant Investment](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-agile-fundraising/) tool has gained huge traction over the years, making it simpler to take in top up investment once a round is closed. We know founders tend to take several investments in this way, making it an alternative to a follow on round. So we made it easier to do several in one [streamlined workflow](https://help.seedlegals.com/en/6250397-how-to-do-an-instant-investment-step-by-step-guide) . ## Manage your board meetings We released an update to allow you to add supporting documents to your board meetings, so everything can sit on the platform for your board to see. Our handy Help article explains [how it works](https://help.seedlegals.com/en/4351533-how-to-hold-a-board-meeting) . ## SeedLegals Plus We launched [SeedLegals Plus](https://seedlegals.com/resources/introducing-seedlegals-) , a cost-effective annual membership with easier access to the services your startup needs to thrive, including [fundraising](https://seedlegals.com/raise/raise-a-round/) , [EMI valuations](https://seedlegals.com/grow/share-options-scheme/) , [share transfers](https://seedlegals.com/grow/share-transfers/) and [R&D tax credits](https://seedlegals.com/grow/rd-tax-credit-claim/) . You’ll also get [discounts and perks](https://seedlegals.com/perks/) from our carefully selected partners including Stripe, AWS and HubSpot. **⚠️ New SeedLegals plans are here** We've retired the Plus plan. Starting December 2025, our new pricing is designed to make things simpler – with refreshed plans that give you more flexibility when you’re raising. If you’re looking for cost-effective, mix-and-match fundraising support, the new Funding plan is built for you. [Explore SeedLegals plans](https://seedlegals.com/resources/plans-access-funding-options/) ## YC Safe for English law Looking to raise with US investors? With [YC Safe for English law](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-english-law-version-of-yc-safe-for-raising-from-us-investors/) , we’ve made it easier to do just that. We’re seeing an increasing number of companies raise from US investors and many founders now see US investors as the preferred choice for fundraising. Our YC Safe with English law makes it super easy for UK companies to fundraise in a way that follows the US standards investors will be used to. ## EMI valuation improvements We improved our [EMI valuation](https://seedlegals.com/grow/share-options-scheme/) methodology to make your report even more bespoke and detailed, maximising your discount and chance of success with HMRC. You can select the most relevant factors that may influence a discount on the price per share, as well as a personalised reason why each discount is applied. ### Coming soon ## Sell your company on SeedLegals Soon it will be as easy to sell your company on SeedLegals as it is to do an SEIS funding round. We’re looking for early adopters: if you’re considering an exit soon, [get in touch](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a6f72637e4a796f6f6e666f6d6b667924696567) with us for a confidential chat. ## PitchList: Follow companies and build your network Investors will be able to create their own PitchList pages, so they can follow pitches, become influencers, find other investors, and scout the best deals. For founders, it’s a new way to get your pitch page promoted and complete investments even faster. ## Token Warrant and Token Purchase Agreement We’re working on two additions to our token offering: - Our **Token Warrant** will give warrant-holders the right to purchase any tokens that you might issue in the future - Our **Token Purchase Agreement** is for when you’re just about to issue your tokens or they’re already in circulation Get in touch to [register your interest](https://seedlegals.com/meetings/tokens-support/) . ## Have your say Do you have an idea for us? Let us know by [email](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9af2f3dae9fffffef6fffdfbf6e9b4f9f5f7) . If you aren’t already a SeedLegals member, head over to our [Pricing page](https://seedlegals.com/pricing/) to find the perfect plan for you. ## Related posts [2 min read How to build a better website with Lovable in 10 minutes At SeedLegals I keep getting asked by founders to give feedback on their pitch deck or their website. Until recently, I&... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/how-to-build-a-better-website-with-lovable-in-10-minutes/) [1 min read Notice and non-compete periods - what's standard for UK startups? There’s a lot of debate right now about a proposed government ban on non-compete periods. A group of well-funded ... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/notice-and-non-compete-periods-whats-standard-for-uk-startups/) [1 min read How much equity to give to a late-joining co-founder? You had an idea. You’ve been working on for a few months. 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