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Startup legals at startup prices from the highest rated, fastest growing platform
Ace your SEIS/EIS, execute your funding round, manage investors and set up share option schemes with expert guidance every step of the way. From family and friends, through pre-seed to Series A, always at the most cost effective price.
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What's your current goal?
Secure SEIS/EIS relief
SEIS/EIS is one of the strongest incentives for your early-stage investors. We handle the advance assurance application fast, so you can close sooner.
Raise funds
You're raising funds, but the process is complex. Simplify it with expert guidance and SEIS/EIS support. You just focus on growing your business.
Motivate your team
EMI and unapproved share options align your team's goals with your mission, giving them real ownership and retaining talent to drive growth.
£2.8M raised for just £1,450
And higher rated than competitors, according to Trustpilot.
“As a founder building an agentic AI platform for workforce planning in supply chains, I'm always looking for tools that save time and money. FounderCatalyst delivered both - the process was seamless, and it cost less than a tenth of what I was quoted elsewhere. It let us stay focused on growing the business, not buried in fundraising admin.”
Been there and done it
We are successful exited founders and angel investors: we provide personal guidance, consistency and expertise. We get you.
Meet the teamOur pricing is fair and transparent
No hidden fees. No extras. No catch. Whether a one-off fee or a subscription price, you will always get a fixed price from us.
View pricingWe are fast
Especially when it comes to fundraising, speed is a key aspect. We returned an SEIS/EIS advance assurance in as little as 3 working hours. That is fast!
See case studiesYou are not alone
We will be there to support and give you guidance. It's not only us. You will be supported by a community of hundreds of founders like you.
Learn moreBecome FounderCatalyst Verified and reach investors faster
Earn the FounderCatalyst Verified badge to signal you're investment-ready, then get expert, unfiltered feedback on your pitch deck and financial model from a serial angel investor - so you're fully prepared before your raise goes live. You'll also unlock FounderCatalyst's 'Sources of Funding' guide, covering angel search engines, every UK angel network, crowdfunding discounts, and a free listing on FundMyPitch (success-fee only). And with the FounderCatalyst 'Boost' page, you can put your raise in front of new investors and track their interest in real time.
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In their words
A sample of testimonials from founders, advisors and investors who have worked with us.
“Extremely competitive and capable platform, it has condensed wisdom built in, and is good value for money. I'd recommend it without hesitation.”
“Having EIS assurance has made all the difference to our raise and working with Sam and FounderCatalyst was key to us securing that. The readiness of the team to answer our questions has made us feel truly supported as we navigate the fundraising journey.”
“Phenomenal! Sam and his team at FounderCatalyst helped demystify our route ahead and provided invaluable insight and support in obtaining our SEIS Advanced Assurance. I don't believe we would have done it without him. What's more, the approval only took 5.5 business hours from submission. Far faster than HMRC was advising themselves. I firmly believe this was down to the solid preparation and support provided by FounderCatalyst.”
“We met FounderCatalyst through the Startup 2 Standup Community, and were immediately impressed with their proactive approach to supporting founders. Their guidance from the very start with the advance assurance submission to closing our initial tranche has been truly invaluable, combined with the auto-documentation and flexibility the platform gives you at every stage in the round, makes FC the best choice for pre-seed startups.”
“FounderCatalyst was introduced to me by a former colleague whilst I was exploring personal investment opportunities in companies already using the FC platform. After a briefing with Sam Simpson, I decided to use the platform for my own start-up Soul Padel. The S/EIS process couldn’t have been easier and simpler to understand and Sam’s hands-on guidance was much appreciated throughout. We then launched our SEIS round with FounderCatalyst and being a first time founder, it was enormously helpful to have the structured guides, articles and the hugely beneficial community of founders to tap into. Not only that but the ecosystem of professionals associated with the FC platform enabled me to seek cost effective advice early. We recently closed our first round after securing investment from a single HNW individual, without the use of costly lawyers or lengthy complex negotiations. I can’t recommend FounderCatalyst highly enough. If you are looking to start your own business and raise investment, you need to start your process with FounderCatalyst. It’s much much cheaper than what you’ll find elsewhere but the best thing is, Sam as founder will be your friend, guide and mentor throughout. Nowhere else gives you that level of service. It’s so good, I’ve also invested in FounderCatalyst platform users because I know their governance and structure is sound and very well put together. It’s more than just a service, it’s a community.”
“FounderCatalyst was an excellent choice, we were delighted with the platform throughout our funding round. From term sheet, legals, due diligence to data room, the process was faultless, keeping deal momentum and presenting a professional interface to our investors.”
“FounderCatalyst have been excellent in supporting us with our first round of fundraising. The specialist knowledge of the team is exceptional, and the customer service is second to none. It has made what can normally be a painful process, simple. I would highly recommend to any fellow founders.”
“I’ve been using FounderCatalyst since July, and as a first-time founder the difference has been genuinely meaningful. My first conversation with Max and immediately felt different. It wasn’t a sales call. It was human, thoughtful, and grounded in real understanding. I felt heard. There was empathy and expertise, which is rare when you’re navigating something as unfamiliar as SEIS for the first time. I needed hands-on support to set up SEIS, and the whole process was incredibly smooth. The guidance was clear, practical, and seamless from start to finish. No hidden costs, no surprises. That clarity, combined with the quality of the conversations, is what turned me into a very happy customer early on. In the 7 months since, FounderCatalyst has never let me down. Questions are answered quickly, the resources are genuinely useful, and the seminars are well thought through. But what really stands out is the community. The WhatsApp group is exceptional: founders sharing candid experiences, advice, and lessons without ego. Sam is consistently present and on top of things, and this is a safe space, both supportive and practical. FounderCatalyst, and the community around it, has become a key pillar of my startup journey. The learning, the empathy, and the steady support from Sam and the wider group have been invaluable. As a founder, that kind of environment makes a real difference.”
“Excellent service!!! This was my first time raising funds and using SEIS & EIS. I had my advance assurance approved within 10days without any issues! FounderCatalyst made the process so much easier. The team are always on hand to ask any questions and support. I am so grateful to Sam, Max, Emma and the rest of the team, they really do care and go above and beyond to help! Thank you FC!”
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