Raising Investment: What Founders Need to Know

This practical and informative webinar will cover the investment process, explain what investors are really looking for, and provide clarity on SEIS and EIS tax reliefs, one of the most powerful tools available to UK startups raising capital. Led by Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, the only UK law firm working exclusively with startups and high-growth businesses.

What the webinar will cover

• Sources of funding for startups: angel investors, SEIS and EIS investors, early-stage funds and private investment
• Why SEIS and EIS tax reliefs matter to investors and how founders should use them
• SEIS and EIS explained clearly: company eligibility, investor qualification, timing and advance assurance
• Common SEIS and EIS pitfalls that delay or prevent approval
• Getting the maths right: valuations, dilution and investment structure
• The top three mistakes founders make when raising investment
• The key legal documents involved in an investment round and why they matter

Who should attend

• Startup founders and co-founders
• Early-stage and scale-up businesses
• Entrepreneurs planning to raise investment
• Business owners who want to understand SEIS and EIS before speaking to investors

This event is £10.00 to attend. Buckworths also offers a free SEIS/EIS Eligibility Calculator — complete a few simple steps and receive a tailored eligibility report within two business days.

The session will close with a live Q&A with Michael Buckworth. Bring your questions — this is your chance to ask the founder of the UK’s leading start-up law firm anything about your business.