Strategy
Angel investment networks vs syndicates: which suits UK founders?
Angel networks pool members behind one application while syndicates follow one lead. We compare UK relief, control and post-investment duties for founders.
Topic
venture capital
Strategy
Startup funding: six parts of a cold investor email
A practical startup funding guide to the six parts of a cold investor email, with advice on traction, follow-ups and due diligence.
Foundations
Startup valuation methods in the UK: 5 approaches for first-time founders
Five startup valuation methods used in UK pre-seed and seed rounds, with HMRC share valuation rules, EIS advance assurance and founder-friendly checks.
Rules and ethics
What do UK venture capital firms ask in due diligence?
UK venture capital due diligence covers FCA permissions, ICO data checks and Companies House filings. Here is a founder's checklist of the questions asked.