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10th November 2025
Flipping for funding: Is the Delaware flip your next move?

Thinking about a Delaware flip to unlock U.S. funding? Learn how UK startups can structure the move, protect SEIS/EIS eligibility, and decide whether it’s the right step for their next round.

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11th July 2025
SEIS Funds: What they are and how to raise money

If you're in the early stages of building your startup, this guide to SEIS funds should be helpful!

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13th February 2025
Pre-seed data room checklist for UK startups – every document you’ll need

Get your pre-seed fundraising ready with our UK startup data room checklist. From pitch deck and cap table to IP and compliance docs — learn exactly what investors expect and how to stay organised.

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23rd December 2024
How UK founders can use SEIS to fund, grow and exit their startup

Discover how UK founders can leverage the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) to fund their business, accelerate growth and plan a smart exit. Learn eligibility, tax benefits and key strategies.

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7th November 2024
UK Budget Announcement and its Implications

Our reaction to Rachel Reeves' Budget Announcement on 30th October 2024.

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

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

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2nd March 2022
Twelve novel ways to destroy SEIS & EIS tax relief

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.

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7th October 2020
What to do after your funding round (UK startup formalities checklist)

Congratulations on closing your funding round. Here’s your UK-startup checklist of legal and Companies House filings, key forms (SH01, SEIS1, PSCs) and what to tick off next to stay investor-ready.

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