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Ideas to grow your company

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

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: 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.

Sam Simpson
13th October 2022
Improve investor engagement with new 'Boost' functionality

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

Sam Simpson
4th October 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

Sam Simpson
23rd September 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
Dealing with investors post-funding: the 10 commandments

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

Sam Simpson
29th June 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.

Sam Simpson
11th May 2022
Making your Founder / Funder relationship work

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

Sam Simpson
26th April 2022
Form SH02 explained – how to carry out a share split in the UK

Thinking about a share split? Learn what Form SH02 is, why UK startups use it, and how to file it correctly to stay compliant with Companies House.

Charles Frank
11th April 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
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.

Sam Simpson
2nd March 2022

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