Investors move fast when the paperwork is tidy and the asks are clear. We keep the deal on rails: focused redlines, workable compromises, and a cap table that still makes sense the morning after.
Already raised: > Head to Scale.
How we deliver (deal mode)
Prep — we review your cap table, documents and DD posture; you get a gap list and a timetable.
Term sheet — fast, clear comments and a path to agreement. We flag red lines that matter and park the noise.
Diligence & docs — we keep the dataroom clean, negotiate the SHA and articles, and keep parties moving.
Signing & completion — resolutions lined up, signatures choreographed, funds flow agreed, filings submitted.
Aftercare — registers updated, Companies House done, clean pack for your records.
(Yes, five steps—because deals aren’t tidy buckets.)
Keeping Your Round Moving
Rounds stall when comments wander, when nobody owns the timetable, or when the cap table doesn’t add up. We cut that noise. You’ll get short emails, clear next actions, and redlines that explain the “why” so decisions are easy. If your investor insists on their paper, fine—we’ll work on it. If you’re issuing on your templates, also fine—we’ll make them robust enough to survive diligence without bloating them.
We plan for real life. Bridge now, equity later? We’ll use ASA/SAFE/CLN terms that won’t wreck the next round. Chasing SEIS/EIS advance assurance? We’ll prepare it early so HMRC timing doesn’t sit on the critical path. Where the ask is reasonable, we say yes; where it isn’t, we give you a crisp alternative that still closes.
Investors care about speed and certainty. As your startup funding round lawyer, we hold the timetable, keep the dataroom clean, and translate boilerplate into plain English. Term sheet negotiation stays focused on what shifts value; we flag the real risks and park the noise. When paper lands, we act as your investment agreement solicitor — tight redlines, clear trade-offs, no grandstanding.
Your round documents arrive in the right order and actually match the cap table: subscription, SHA, articles, resolutions, filings. Emails are short. Decisions are simple.
If the deal shape changes mid-flight, we re-scope and keep going – no drift, no drama. The result is the only one that matters: signatures done, funds received, and a company you can run the next morning.
Can you work on the investor’s documents?
Yes. We adapt to their suite, protect your red lines, and explain trade-offs in plain English. The goal is the same: a clean, timely close.
What if the deal shape changes mid-flight?
We pause, re-scope into a fresh fixed fee, and keep the timetable intact. Typical triggers: extra investors, a shift from equity to ASA/CLN, or new warranties.
How long does a seed round take?
With a tidy dataroom and engaged counsel, expect weeks—not months. We own the timetable and chase blockers.
