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Ideas to grow your company

Thoughts and suggestions on growing your company, raising finance and getting your legal paperwork done.

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.

Sam Simpson
25th April 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.

Sam Simpson
11th January 2023
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.

Andy Jeffries
16th 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.

Sam Simpson
8th December 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

Sam Simpson
31st 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?

Sam Simpson
21st July 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.

Sam Simpson
27th March 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.
Sam Simpson
31st January 2022
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.

Sam Simpson
13th December 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.

Sam Simpson
15th 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

Charles Frank
10th November 2021
FounderCatalyst helps Kelpi land seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed

Read how we helped Kelpi achieve equity and grant funding in their mission to eliminate single use plastics

Sam Simpson
26th October 2021

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