22 August 2023
Lifecycle of a Tech Startup Series
Our investment and technology teams regularly advise tech startups as they progress from the initial pre-seed stage to being venture-funded enterprises on the cusp of an exit. Whilst the journey of every tech startup is unique, we’ve noticed that certain legal issues commonly crop up, and so we’ve created a case study to shed light on those issues and share our expertise on how to deal with them.
5 October 2021
What is an Advanced Subscription Agreement?
If you are involved in investing, either as a startup or an investor, you are likely to come across an advanced subscription agreement. So what is an advanced subscription agreement and what do you need to consider when entering into one?
22 April 2020
Has the S.O.S from startups been answered?
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the UK government has launched a number of schemes offering financial support for businesses. This support includes the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Small Business Grant Fund, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (“CBILS”).
9 September 2019
Protection for startup founders post-investment: what should you be asking for?
So, you're a founder of a start up business, you've worked hard to get it off the ground and you have even found investors who are willing to provide the funds you need to grow your business and achieve your goals.
27 November 2018
Convertible loan notes – top tips for founders of startups
Convertible loan notes are a great way for start ups to generate an initial chunk of cash in order to advance certain aspects of their business, at the same time as they try to secure a direct equity investment. As a result, convertible loan notes can act as a short term solution to financing needs and, once in place, can be an indication to future investors as to the potential of the business.
We are proud to sponsor, and to act as legal advisers to, Angel Academe, the award-winning network of angel investors whose members are mainly women, and which invests in UK tech businesses led by women.