Startup funding: how it works and how to raise it
This ultra-detailed guide explains the types of funding and funding rounds and gives expert tips on how to raise funding.
Growth shares: What are they and when to choose them over share options
Are growth shares an alternative to share options? We explain how growth shares work, to help you decide if this special...
SEIS and EIS loss relief: What is it and how can your investors claim it?
Startup not working out? Haven’t been able to raise investment? Here’s how to make sure the SEIS/EIS investors who’ve su...
What is crowdfunding? An essential guide for UK startups
An ultimate guide covering the meaning of crowdfunding and how it works.
Want the right to buy out your investors? Here’s why that’s a bad idea
The right to buy out your investors later, or giving your investors the right to sell their shares can be problematic. I...
4 min readHMRC delays: why your R&D Tax Credits payment might take longer than expected
You’ve submitted your R&D Tax Credits claim and are waiting for approval and a welcome cash boost for your business....
4 min readHow to give share options to your overseas employees
Want to reward your overseas employees with share options but don’t know how? We explain how UK companies can give share...
Venture capital: what it is and how it works
Venture capital is a popular source of funding for startups. In this article, we’ll explain what venture capital is, how...
3 things you didn’t know about R&D Tax Relief
R&D Tax Relief is a UK govt incentive scheme that allows companies to claim back roughly 30% of the money they spent...
R&D Tax Credits: Do I qualify to claim 33% of my R&D expenses back?
Research and Development Tax Credits are a great way to make the money raised in your last round last longer. We spoke t...
Get money back with our R&D Tax Credits service
Our R&D Tax Credits service helps founders claim back money you've spent on research and development. This tax relief is...
Xero-effort R&D claims with our new integration
If you use Xero and you like free money, you’re in the right place. Our Xero integration is now live so it’s even easier...
How a CRM tool can help you fundraise
HubSpot's Anna Gordon explains how to source, qualify and manage investors when you're looking to take on investment.
