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Articles from FounderCatalyst

4th March 2024
All about: Funding Round Valuation

Many founders, especially those pre-revenue, struggle to choose a valuation for their funding round. Confused? Then read on.

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11th January 2024
All about: You Snooze, You Lose & No pay, no play

Worried about an investor going AWOL either during a funding round or when you are seeking investor consents? At FounderCatalyst, we've got you covered.

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2nd October 2023
Rethinking Business Insurance: Why Forward-Thinking, Technology-Driven Brokers are intrinsic to the success of Scale-Up Companies

In the fast-paced realm of business, where innovation drives success, every decision counts. For scale-up companies aiming to disrupt industries and conquer new horizons, even the choice of a business insurance broker can make a pivotal difference.

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2nd October 2023
Understanding how angel investors think

Ever wonder how an angel investor might assess your start-up? Wonder no more...

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21st June 2023
Avoiding toxic term sheets: everything you ever wanted to ask, answered

When Term Sheets aren't done properly, they can turn toxic – for both parties. We explore what 'market standard' looks like for various investor types so you can sift the tame from the toxic.

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15th June 2023
Agile Fundraising: The end of 'feast or famine' finances

FounderCatalyst is now the fastest AND most cost effective way of agile fundraising too...Find out more!

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14th June 2023
FounderCatalyst is a finalist at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2023

FounderCatalyst selected as a finalist of the Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals award at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2023

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8th June 2023
Winning Big with BrewDog's Investment for FounderCatalyst Client, Emma Horton

Flying to Vegas, rolling the dice, and taking home investment from BrewDog. Emma Horton's UNCOUTH skincare business is off to a game-changing start.

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8th June 2023
Charlotte Morley’s Founder Story: From Thelittleloop Dreams via Dragons Den, FounderCatalyst, and a Prime Minister Meeting

In this inspiring entrepreneur's journey, Charlotte Morley went from sorting through her children's clothes to completing a funding round with FounderCatalyst and promoting the circular economy to Rishi Sunak.

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26th April 2023
Using FounderCatalyst as an investor

New to investing and unsure how the process works or what you will need to do? Then this guide is for you.

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25th April 2023
In Good Company, a Conversation With the Co-Founder, Alexandra Birtles

Alex co-founded the ethical, social enterprise In Good Company and shared her unexpected inspirations in business, her proudest career moments, and how she found working with us.

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7th April 2023
Why EIS and SEIS Advance Assurance is so important to your investors

Most angel investors require it; you need to understand it. But what are the rules, how do the schemes work and what’s the impact on investor risk?

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11th January 2023
Funding Rounds: deciphering the documentation

We often get asked by founders about what documents we produce. So, if you’ve ever wondered that too, here we explain all.

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16th December 2022
9 ways to ensure your SaaS is grown-up and investor-ready

Before you go starting to pitch your Software-as-a-Service idea to investors, there are a number of things you should do to help investors feel confidence in your platform.

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8th December 2022
Founders Beware: A cautionary tale

Funding can be stressful and time-consuming. And sometimes you just need the cash in the bank to keep the lights on. But beware, a hastily arranged deal can be very costly.

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13th October 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Make the most of the mini-budget - a free ASA

Following the recent mini-budget, FounderCatalyst is giving free access to an ASA to allow founders to make use of the increased SEIS limits before April 2023.

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4th October 2022
Improve investor engagement with new 'Boost' functionality

FounderCatalyst releases exciting new Boost functionality enabling founders to engage with investors, to manage assets in one place and track investor interest

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23rd September 2022
SEIS / EIS changes announced by the Chancellor 23rd Sept 22

A quick summary of changes announced to the SEIS and EIS schemes on 23rd of September 2022

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31st July 2022
PRESS RELEASE: New free resources for founders

A new collection of "Free stuff" made available from FounderCatalyst aim to help drive efficiencies for early-stage founders seeking investment

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21st July 2022
Is now the time to stop gendering business?

As the latest Rose review launches its newest report on female entrepreneurship, is now the time to stop gendering business?

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29th June 2022
Dealing with investors post-funding: the 10 commandments

You’ve got their ‘must-have’ investment, but don’t forget the ‘must-not’s of dealing with investors post-funding

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11th May 2022
For (S)EIS investors, are ASAs the Devil’s work?

Investors routinely sign up to Advanced Subscription Agreements without batting an eyelid. We review the hidden risks.

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26th April 2022
Making your Founder / Funder relationship work

Figuring out the rules of engagement for a founder / funder relationship are unique, personal and rarely formulaic - we explore what 'good' looks like

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11th April 2022
Form SH02: Undertaking a share split - why and how

Founders constantly ask about Companies House form SH02 and who to undertake share splits, so we have put everything you need to know in one place.

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27th March 2022
Taking on funding without losing control of your business

Thinking of undertaking an equity funding round but worried about losing control of your business to your investors? This article explores the potential risks.

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