R&D Tax8 min read
The 2025 R&D tax credit reforms what science and tech founders need to know
A breakdown of the merged scheme, ERIS rules and how to maximise your qualifying expenditure.
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Funding6 min read
SEIS vs EIS: Choosing the right structure for your seed round
When to use SEIS, EIS, or stack both and how advanced assurance speeds up your raise.
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FP&A10 min read
Building a board-ready financial model from scratch
The driver-based model template we use with deep tech clients pre-Series A.
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Operations7 min read
Cap tables, share options and EMI schemes explained
Designing equity incentives that motivate engineers without diluting founders.
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Tax5 min read
Patent Box: Cutting your effective tax rate to 10%
How IP-rich tech businesses can reduce corporation tax on patented innovations.
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Strategy6 min read
Runway, burn and the metrics that matter to investors
The unit economics and reporting cadence that build investor confidence.
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