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What is a bare trust?
Luke Richards: 30 October 2025
Trusts are a well-established means to manage the distribution and ownership of assets, such as property, cash, or shares.
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How EMI options fit into your fundraising journey
Chris Nash: 21 October 2025
When you’re building a startup, you’re spinning a lot of plates: raising, growing, strategising, hiring - all of which will affect the decisions you...
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The founder's guide to an SEIS/EIS-ready pitch deck
Chris Nash: 09 September 2025
If you’re raising investment in the UK, it’s likely that you’ll have heard of (and want to raise through) the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme...
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Key valuation terms you should know
Chris Nash: 05 September 2025
As a founder, you’ve probably come across terms like “pre-money valuation” and “discounted cash flow” in conversations about your company’s worth.
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SEIS/EIS, subsidiaries, and control: What you need to know
Chris Nash: 30 July 2025
You’ve done your research.
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Pre-seed financials: Setting up your startup to scale
Chris Nash: 30 July 2025
Having a solid financial model from the get-go can really help your startup to stay on track. This doesn’t mean that everything has to go exactly how...
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Can film and TV companies qualify for SEIS or EIS?
Chris Nash: 30 May 2025
The UK’s film and TV industry is at a turning point. Whilst global productions continue to pour in and showcase British talent, domestic productions...
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Vestd Articles of Association: Built for fundraising startups
Chris Nash: 29 May 2025
Every UK company needs Articles of Association (AoA)—the legal rules outlining the governance of your company. These Articles play a crucial role in...
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KICs and EIS: What founders need to know
Chris Nash: 01 May 2025
If you’re raising investment through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), then you may have come across knowledge-intensive companies (KICs)....
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ASA vs CLN: Key Differences for Startups | Vestd
Chris Nash: 29 April 2025
When looking to raise investment, choosing the right legal structure is vital when considering your long-term plan.