What UK investors actually expect between seed and Series A in 2026: verified round sizes and timing, ARR and retention benchmarks, governance expectations, EIS and R and D specifics, and a preparation timeline that works backwards from the raise.
A founder’s guide to raising a seed round in London in 2026: cheque sizes, the metrics investors expect, SEIS and EIS, and how long the raise really takes.
How to get SEIS advance assurance from HMRC: the limits since April 2023, the named-investor requirement, the documents you need, and why applications get refused.
A step-by-step UK guide to raising pre-seed funding: SEIS and EIS, advance assurance, valuation, the right instrument and where to find your first investors.
A founder’s guide to SEIS vs EIS for startups: relief rates, company limits, the 2026 EIS changes, advance assurance and how to issue compliance certificates.
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