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What is reverse vesting of shares, why do investors demand it and what’s the impact for founders, when raising seed funding? Get yourself educated and up to speed on this key term.

Learn how UK startups are valued by investors. Explore key valuation methods, common mistakes, and how to set the right number before your funding round.

Incorporating your startup is easy to get wrong. From share splits and SIC codes to registered addresses and investment readiness, this guide covers what UK founders need to know before setting up a limited company, plus the common mistakes to avoid.

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Sasha, Co-Founder of Joey

FounderCatalyst has new pricing. Subscriptions and lower-cost individual products, all with SEIS/EIS advance assurance included. See what's changed and why.

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Sophie Goddard, Founder of chip-in

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Charlie Perry, Founder of Astrid

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Elizabeth Sergeant, Co-Founder of FLAIR

Early-stage funding trends (Jan 2025–Mar 2026): shifts in valuations, round sizes, dilution, and investor behaviour, key insights founders should know.

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Liz Hunter, Founder of nuala ai

The biggest shake-up to the UK's (EMI) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) regimes in over two decades is now live. Here's what founders need to know.

SEIS is a powerful tool for UK startups - but timing is key. Close investments, issue shares, and follow rules so investors get the tax relief they expect.