FounderCatalyst Knowledge Base

• What is crowdfunding?
• What do you need to prepare to start?
• How does it differ from other investor types?
• How can you make your FounderCatalyst paperwork crowdfunder compatible?
• How do you add the crowdfunder to the platform?
• Overseas crowdfunder

• Share rights (incl. dividends)
• What dividends do investors want?
• Dividends and SEIS
• Examples of a preference
• Examples of what is not a preference
• What if investors require dividends?
• Tax investors pay on dividends
• Use of SEIS funds to pay dividends
• Dividend flexibility in the FounderCatalyst paperwork

A brief guide explaining Section 430/431 ITEPA elections, noting when they may be required, how they relate to share issuances for UK tax purposes, and advising users to seek independent tax advice alongside HMRC guidance.

• What is a financial forecast?

A guide explaining the Founder Service Agreement, including who it applies to, what it covers, how it fits into a funding round, and key considerations such as salary, IP assignment, and founder vesting.

• Introduction
• Overview
• Why use FounderCatalyst to close your Fuel Ventures funding round?
• Phase 1: Invite Fuel Ventures to negotiate and sign the Term Sheet
• Phase 2: Closing Procedure
• Phase 3: Post-completion obligations
• Useful Links
• FAQs

A summary of the FounderCatalyst complaints policy, outlining how customers can submit a complaint, what to expect during the review process, response timelines, and how issues are escalated and used for continuous improvement.

• FAQs

• Overview
• Getting Started