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Funding Chat
General conversation about raising money. Strategy, timing, investor outreach, what's working, what's not. If it's about funding and doesn't fit neatly in another sub-forum, it goes here.
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What actually works when raising and what will waste your time or damage your chances. Lessons from founders who've been through it — the good and the painful.
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The legal side of fundraising. Shareholder agreements, company structure, IP protection, due diligence, and what to check before you sign anything.
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There's a long answer to that; team, traction, market, defensibility, the usual list. But there's also a short answer that most founders underestimate, and it's become significantly more important now. The short answer: lead with SEIS/EIS. Make it visible, make it credible, and make it early in the deck. Here's why that matters more now than at any point in the last decade and what an attractive pitch deck actually looks like when the tax structure is doing some of the heavy lifting. The Enterprise Investment Scheme regime just had its most significant expansion since the scheme was created. From 6 April 2026, the company-side limits effectively doubled: -Annual EIS limit…
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So you're gearing up for your next funding round, and someone's asked you the dreaded question: "What's your startup worth?" Don't worry: it's not as complicated as it sounds, even if you're pre-revenue and working out of your spare bedroom. Valuing a startup isn't like valuing a house or a car. There's no Rightmove listing you can point to. Instead, you're dealing with potential, risk, and a healthy dose of educated guesswork. But here's the good news: there are proven methods that investors actually use, and once you understand them, you'll be far better equipped to walk into that pitch meeting with confidence. Let's break down exactly how a startup valuation calculator…
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Starting a business isn’t just a professional journey – it’s a deeply personal one. You’ve put your heart, time, and probably your savings into building something meaningful. But even with your best efforts, there can be moments where the cash just doesn’t stretch far enough. Perhaps a client payment is late. A supplier unexpectedly raises their costs. Or you simply hit one of those tough months where everything lands at once. When things get tight, a business overdraft might seem like the answer. But is it the right safety net – or just a temporary plaster on a deeper cash flow issue? Let’s dive into the pros, the cons, and whether overdrafts are truly a wise move for UK…
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I ran across a good resource for those who have already started their business and have a permanent establishment in the UK. It's part of an investment scheme, and there's more than one that you can look into using. Each one has its own set of qualifications, so read the rules carefully. Unfortunately, I'm not there yet, but I thought I'd share in case it helps one of you.
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With my FounderCatalyst hat on, I love talking about all things funding legals - and especially the term sheet. To get the conversation started, I thought this article on Term Sheets would be useful - it walks through term sheet basics and what 'market standard' looks like for different types of investors. https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/avoiding-toxic-term-sheets-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-ask-answered
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