Navigating a Delaware Flip for Early-Stage Fundraising: Case Study

Navigating a Delaware Flip for Early-Stage Fundraising: Case Study

Overcoming Structural Challenges for Seed Investment Success A newly established early-stage tech startup faced several hurdles while preparing for a $2.5 million seed investment from their new US-based investors. These investors favoured a US TopCo structure to align...
How US Investors are Driving UK Innovation

How US Investors are Driving UK Innovation

The Shifting Innovation Landscape The UK has long been recognised as a centre of scientific and technological innovation. With the UK tech ecosystem valued at $1.2 trillion and $16.2 billion raised in 2024 alone, the UK remains the top country in Europe for venture...
Impact of Autumn Budget on Technology & Life Science Startups

Impact of Autumn Budget on Technology & Life Science Startups

With the new government now in office and the 2024 Autumn Budget announcement on 30 October, significant changes are anticipated, especially as the government has emphasized the need to make “difficult decisions.” In this video, learn how these latest...
The Arrival of the UK’s New Foreign Income and Gains Regime

The Arrival of the UK’s New Foreign Income and Gains Regime

As previously announced, the current rules for the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals (“non-doms”) will end from 6 April 2025. They will be replaced by a new foreign income and gains (“FIG”) regime which will determine eligibility based on tax residence, rather...
Autumn Budget Alert 2024

Autumn Budget Alert 2024

Rachel Reeves has delivered the first Labour Budget in 14 years against a backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty. Factors such as the continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, a newly identified £22bn “black hole” in public finances and a public...
Navigating the US Venture Capital Landscape as a UK Startup

Navigating the US Venture Capital Landscape as a UK Startup

While the path to securing US venture capital is challenging, it represents a promising opportunity for UK startups to unlock transformational growth and global impact. By carefully navigating the legal, strategic, financial, cultural and tax considerations, UK companies can position themselves as attractive investment prospects for discerning American investors.