FounderCatalyst

📢 Ready to Raise Smarter, Faster, and with Confidence? Join Republic and FounderCatalyst for a free 60-minute masterclass on how to structure and close your funding round — from understanding funding types to securing the right investor terms. 🚀 What you’ll learn: 💡 Funding fundamentals — grants, debt, and equity explained 🔍 What investors really look for (and how to attract them) 📄 The key legal docs every founder should know 💬 Live Q&A with industry experts 🎙️ Speakers: Sam Simpson (FounderCatalyst) — Startup founder turned investor, with 35+ early-stage investments Emily Fitchett (Republic) — Sharing insights from one of the world’s leading investment platforms 🗓️ Date: 05/11/25 🕛 Time: 11:00AM (BST) 💻 Free to attend 👉 Save your spot now: https://luma.com/3vgktcrw #FounderCatalyst #Republic #Webinar #StartupFunding #SEIS #EIS #AngelInvesting #StartupJourney #Fundraising

💥 7 #CapTable Mistakes That Cost You #Investors It happens all the time — founders with a great idea, strong traction… and a messy cap table that scares investors off before the first meeting. If you’re planning to raise, make sure you’re not making these mistakes: ❌ Too many founders ❌ Giving away too much too early ❌ No #vesting agreements ❌ Dead #equity clogging your cap table ❌ Undefined option pool ❌ Mixing personal and company shares These are the silent deal killers that make investors walk away. 👉 Swipe through our latest carousel to see what not to do — and how to fix it before you raise. At FounderCatalyst, we make sure your cap table’s investor-ready, compliant and clear from day one. 🔗 foundercatalyst.com #StartupFunding #Founders #InvestmentReady #FounderTips

💡 How do you make your #pitch stand out to #angels? Carmel Rafaeli shares three quick insights: • Angel #networks = breadth. You’ll meet #investors from all walks — tailor your story for variety. • Specialist investors = depth. They’ll dig into your sector knowledge and traction. • Your deck? Keep it clear. Show the problem, the solution, and your passion — angels back people, not just products. For founders: know who’s in the room, and make every slide count. 🎥 Watch Carmel Rafaeli share more in our Angel Insights series. (More wisdom from angels coming soon — follow FounderCatalyst to catch every insight.) #AngelInsights #FounderCatalyst #StartupTips #AngelInvesting #PitchDeck #Founders #StartupFunding

📢 Raising Funds for Your Startup? Learn the Smartest Routes on 28th October! Join our free 60-minute webinar with funding experts Sam Simpson (FounderCatalyst) and Ciaran Burke (Swoop) to discover the three main ways startups and scale-ups are raising capital today: Grants, Debt & Equity. 🚀 What we’ll cover: ✅ How to access grant funding tailored to your sector & stage ✅ Using debt financing to support growth without giving up equity ✅ Navigating the equity journey (SEIS, EIS, legal docs & investor prep) ✅ Live Q&A with experts who’ve raised millions themselves 🗓️ Tuesday 28 October 2025 🕛 12:00 PM BST 💻 Free to attend 👉 Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/e3srrrSH #FounderCatalyst #Webinar #Fundraising #StartupJourney #SEIS #EIS #StartupSupport #Swoop

💡 Reward. Retain. #Grow. You’ve built a great #team. Now it’s time to keep them. #Shareoptions are one of the most powerful ways to reward your early employees — turning them into true partners in your company’s success. But for many #founders, setting up an #EMI or unapproved scheme feels like a maze of valuations, tax rules and documents. That’s where we come in. FounderCatalyst makes share options simple: ✅ EMI or unapproved schemes – all handled for you ✅ Fixed fee of £1,495 (no hidden extras) ✅ Unlimited EMI #valuations ✅ Integrated cap table and data room ✅ 100% 5-star Trustpilot rating Our platform has helped hundreds of founders reward and retain their teams — without the stress, surprises or paperwork nightmares. If you’re ready to grow your company the right way, start here 👇 👉 Book a demo - https://lnkd.in/eUwhnWV4

“#Smallbusiness growth may depend on smarter #tax reform — not just tax cuts.” UK #Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is considering reforms to help small firms expand — including overhauling business rates and removing tax “cliff-edges” that penalise growth. If done right, it could make scaling smoother for startups and #SMEs across the UK. Can better tax design unlock more local growth? 👉 Book your free tax-impact strategy session: https://lnkd.in/eUwhnWV4 🔗 Full article: https://lnkd.in/eabHHtFb #Startups #UKBusiness #TaxReform #IndustryInsights #Policy

🎙️ #AngelInsights: Angelos Pampos Ever wondered what makes an #angelinvestor say “yes”? In this edition of Angel Insights, Angelos Pampos shares expert advice on: ✅ The difference between angel networks and specialist #investors ✅ How to craft a pitch deck that truly stands out ✅ Pro tips for founders raising their first round If you’re gearing up to pitch investors, this is a must-watch. 👉 Tune in to hear from Angelos and get insider advice that could make all the difference in your next raise. #AngelInsights #StartupFunding #AngelInvesting #PitchDeck #FounderCatalyst

💡 Reward. Retain. #Grow. You’ve built a great #team. Now it’s time to keep them. Share #options are one of the most powerful ways to reward your early employees — turning them into true partners in your company’s success. But for many #founders, setting up an #EMI or unapproved scheme feels like a maze of valuations, tax rules and documents. That’s where we come in. FounderCatalyst makes share options simple: ✅ EMI or unapproved schemes – all handled for you ✅ Fixed fee of £1,495 (no hidden extras) ✅ Unlimited EMI #valuations ✅ Integrated cap table and data room ✅ 100% 5-star Trustpilot rating Our platform has helped hundreds of founders reward and retain their teams — without the stress, surprises or paperwork nightmares. If you’re ready to grow your company the right way, start here 👇 👉 Book a demo - https://lnkd.in/eUwhnWV4

🎥 #AngelInsights: Hattie Willis on Navigating Today’s #Funding Landscape The funding climate isn’t easy — but that’s not necessarily bad news for #founders. In this episode, Hattie Willis shares how tougher investor standards can actually empower founders to build stronger, more resilient businesses. 💡 Her advice? Prove demand early — traction gives you leverage. Build relationships six months before you plan to raise. Tailor your #pitch to each #investor — no more copy-paste outreach. Know your numbers and be ready for real conversations, not just slides. For Hattie, the key question is simple: Do you really need funding right now, or could bootstrapping take you further? Follow FounderCatalyst for more insights from real angel investors — and practical wisdom to help founders raise smarter, not harder. #Startup #AngelInvestors #SEIS