Articles from FounderCatalyst

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Getting (S)EIS advance assurance in place and taking on investment are great milestones.Lets take a look at how to ensure ongoing compliance with these schemes.

A law all founders (and investors!) should be aware of - especially those in 17 sensitive areas as detailed within this article