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Ideas to grow your company

Thoughts and suggestions on growing your company, raising finance and getting your legal paperwork done.

FounderCatalyst now supports Certified B Corporation

And it couldn't be more straightforward: Select an option and we will include the Certified B Corporation mandated wording in your Articles.

Sam Simpson
10th September 2025
Why a Founder Collaboration Agreement is vital

Get your startup off on the right foot. The Founder Collaboration Agreement ensures that you and your co-founders are aligned from an early stage in your journey.

Sam Simpson
10th September 2025
PRESS RELEASE: New FounderCatalyst research identifies portfolio sweet spot for angel investors

FounderCatalyst launches its first research, shining a spotlight on the number of start up investments an angel investor needs in order to yield optimal returns.

Sam Simpson
10th September 2025
Reverse vesting founder shares on FounderCatalyst

What is reverse vesting of shares, why do investors demand it and what’s the impact for founders, when raising seed funding? Get yourself educated and up to speed on this key term.

Sam Simpson
10th September 2025
FounderCatalyst for lawyers and other advisors

How this new functionality is helping lawyers to deliver a high quality service to their startup clients in a fraction of the normal time.

Charles Frank
10th September 2025
In Conversation with Allison Woessner, Founder of Intercollector

In Conversation with Allison Woessner, Founder of Intercollector

Jen Jeffries
5th September 2025
What is a Fractional CFO and when do you need one?

Discover what a fractional CFO is, when growing businesses should consider one, and how they provide strategic financial leadership without the full-time cost. Learn how fractional CFOs support funding rounds, financial systems, growth planning, and exits - and why EmergeOne is the trusted partner for scaling companies.

Rebecca Gibson
3rd September 2025
EMI option schemes: A founder and employee win-win

Discover how Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) option schemes help UK startups attract and retain top talent. Learn how EMI gives founders a flexible, tax-efficient way to reward employees with real ownership potential, aligning teams with long-term growth and success.

Rebecca Gibson
2nd September 2025
In Conversation with Jennifer Sutcliffe, Founder of The Working Mums Club

In Conversation with Jennifer Sutcliffe, Founder of The Working Mums Club

Jen Jeffries
29th August 2025
Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Rosie Kopman, Founder of My Pearl Co.

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Rosie Kopman, Founder of My Pearl Co.

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Gideon Stott
22nd August 2025
EMI option schemes: HMRC statistics and why they matter in 2025

A practical overview of HMRC's 2025 statistics on employee share schemes, with a focus on the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme. This article breaks down the latest data on usage, tax benefits, and option trends—explaining why EMI remains the most popular and tax-efficient choice for UK startups and scale-ups looking to attract, retain and motivate key talent.

Rebecca Gibson
22nd July 2025
In Conversation with Kate Legodi, Founder of Coeur et Maman

In Conversation with Kate Legodi, Founder of Coeur et Maman

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Gideon Stott
11th July 2025

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