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SEIS and EIS in 2026: the founder's guide to tax-efficient fundraising in the UK
Investors get up to 50% of their money back from HMRC, and companies can now raise up to £24 million. How SEIS and EIS work after the April 2026 changes, with checklists you can use today.
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How to pitch like a pro: a legal and strategic blueprint for winning investors
Great pitches rest on four things: a real problem, a bold vision, measurable traction and a confident ask. Here's the blueprint.
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Preparing for a funding round: a legal and strategic checklist for founders
Investors judge your structure, documents and readiness, not just your pitch. A seven-point legal checklist before you raise.
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Navigating founder departures: a legal guide to leaver provisions during fundraising
Founders come and go. Clear leaver provisions protect your equity structure and keep investors confident during a raise.
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Debt vs equity: choosing the right funding strategy for your startup
Debt or equity? The choice shapes your control, cash flow and future. Here's how founders should weigh the two.
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Success story: how one exec secured his equity the right way - with VSQ Legal
Brought into a high-growth startup on a verbal promise of options, our client turned informal promises into enforceable equity.
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Demystifying the 2025 VC term sheet: what founders need to know
The 2025 HSBC Innovation Banking VC Term Sheet Guide signals a shift in how founders should approach funding. Here's what matters.
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