Author name: Idea London

A founder’s guide to fintech funding in the UK: the funding stages, SEIS and EIS relief, FCA authorisation and how to time a raise around regulation.

A guide to UK climate tech startups: the sectors scaling fastest, the companies raising serious money in 2026, and what is pulling capital into the market.

A 2026 map of UK fintech startups: how big the sector is, the companies defining it, where funding flows, why London leads and the challenges ahead.

R&D tax credits for UK startups explained: 2026 merged scheme and ERIS rates, what qualifies, eligible costs and the HMRC paperwork you must file.

A practical B2B SaaS go to market strategy for early founders: a sharp ICP, one channel, and winning your first 100 customers yourself.

The first hires for a startup decide its odds: the right order for your first 10 roles, using EMI equity to hire above budget, and mistakes to avoid.

An EMI share option scheme is the most tax-efficient way for a UK startup to give its team equity. Here is who qualifies, the limits and the HMRC rules.