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Articles from FounderCatalyst

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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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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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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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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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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31st January 2022
If FounderCatalyst were a book

If FounderCatalyst were a book:

  1. We'd do what we say on the cover too!
  2. Funding round legals may well put you to sleep – sorry.

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13th December 2021
19 mistakes UK startup founders make that scare away investors

Discover the common errors UK founders make when seeking funding — from unrealistic valuations to messy shareholder structure. Avoid these 19 investor red flags and get your startup ready for its next raise.

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15th November 2021
New Feature: Two factor authentication (2FA)

At FounderCatalyst, we take your security seriously. You asked for it, so we've added 2FA to our platform.

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10th November 2021
Navigating later funding rounds

First round...Done! We now explore how later rounds differ from a first round and some of the practicalities, including consents, preemption and resolutions

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