Fundraising Guides
for UK Founders
Practical, data-backed guides on angel investment, SEIS/EIS, startup equity, valuation, term sheets, and how to run a seed round. Written for founders who want to raise smarter — not just raise.
Search Angel InvestorsHow to Find Angel Investors in the UK
Where to look, how to approach investors, what they want to see, and how data from Companies House can give you an edge.
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SEIS & EIS Explained
Compare tax relief, limits, and eligibility for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Enterprise Investment Scheme.
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SEIS & EIS Tax Relief: Complete Guide
Income tax relief rates, CGT exemptions, loss relief, advance assurance, and how to structure your raise to qualify. With real investment maths.
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Startup Term Sheet Explained
Every clause in a UK seed round term sheet decoded: liquidation preferences, anti-dilution, board seats, drag-along, pro-rata rights, and red flags to avoid.
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Pre-Money vs Post-Money Valuation
The maths, the option pool trap, worked dilution examples, and 4 common mistakes founders make in valuation negotiations.
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Pitch Deck Checklist for UK Founders
Exactly what to include in each of your 12 slides, common mistakes to avoid, and what UK angels actually look for.
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Angel Investor Outreach Templates
Copy-paste cold email and LinkedIn templates that get replies, with guidance on personalisation and follow-up sequences.
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How Much Do Angel Investors Invest?
Typical cheque sizes, SEIS/EIS limits, and what angels expect in return — UK data and benchmarks for 2026.
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How to Value a Pre-Seed Startup
Pre-money valuation methods for UK founders: Scorecard, Berkus, VC Method, comparable transactions, and a dilution calculator.
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Startup Equity 101: Shares, Cap Tables, and Options
Ordinary vs preference shares, how a cap table works with worked examples, EMI options, anti-dilution provisions, and pre vs post-money.
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Convertible Notes vs ASAs: Which Is Right for Your UK Seed Round?
The difference between convertible notes and Advance Subscription Agreements, why ASAs matter for SEIS/EIS, and typical UK seed round terms.
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How to Run a Seed Round: Timeline, Process, and Playbook
When to raise, building your investor list, the outreach sequence, the legal process, and the deal killers that sink most rounds.
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Find the Right Investors for Your Round
BackerIQ uses Companies House data to identify serial UK angel investors — filtered by sector, stage, and recent activity. Start your search free.