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Raising SEIS or EIS in 2027? Start sooner than you think
Chris Nash: 17 September 2026
Last updated: 17 June 2026.
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Chris Nash: 17 September 2026
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Common valuation mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Chris Nash: 08 September 2026
Valuing your business is one of the most important steps when seeking investment, offering equity to employees, or approaching an exit. Yet, many...
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Are you ready to raise? A quick reality check
Chris Nash: 14 August 2026
You have a product, customer base, and ambitious plans - now you just need the capital to make it happen.
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Should you set up your share scheme before a funding round?
Chris Nash: 28 July 2026
If you’re preparing to raise investment, you’re probably prioritising your pitch deck, speaking to investors, and (we would hope) getting your cap...
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What should be in your startup data room?
Chris Nash: 02 July 2026
When you’re preparing to raise investment, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items - preparing your pitch decks, applying for SEIS or EIS,...
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Leaver provisions: what happens to employee shares and options?
Chris Nash: 12 June 2026
Employee share schemes are designed to reward individuals for helping to build a company, but what happens when an employee decides to move on?
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PISCES: Why liquidity is no longer just a late-stage concern
Chris Nash: 05 June 2026
For most startups, liquidity has usually been something that isn’t thought about in too much detail until the very end. Whilst you may consider your...
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Share classes: Impact on ownership, control & investments
Chris Nash: 05 June 2026
When founders first set up a company, equity usually feels pretty straightforward. Shares are divided betweenco-founders and perhaps any early...
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Five reasons EIS applications get rejected (and how to fix them)
Chris Nash: 28 May 2026
For many founders, applying for EIS (the Enterprise Investment Scheme) is a key mechanism that will help them to secure funding from prospective...
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Growth shares: issuing equity after your business gains value
Chris Nash: 28 May 2026
At the beginning of a company, equity splits can feel theoretical. When the business is still just an idea, prototype, or early-stage concept, it’s...