Legal essentials and winning strategies for pre-seed fundraising

Legal essentials and winning strategies for pre-seed fundraising

Raising pre-seed funding is tough, but with the right strategies and legal foundation, you can secure the investment to grow your startup

By Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

Date and time

Wednesday, June 11 · 6:30 - 7:30am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Join us for this free event where we’ll break down:

  • Winning strategies to stand out in a crowded market.
  • Legal essentials every founder must understand and get right—S/EIS, IP, term sheets, structure and cap tables.
  • How to build investor FOMO and attract funding, even in a tough economy.


You’ll hear from our MD who has advised and supported over 2,000 startups over 15 years with their fundraising and learn how to position your startup as an irresistible investment opportunity.


Key Takeaways:

  • How to find and approach investors.
  • A step-by-step guide to pre-seed fundraising.
  • Legal insights to protect your business and secure investors.


Who Should Attend?

  • Founders raising pre-seed investment in the UK.
  • Startups seeking practical advice on funding and legal preparation.
  • Anyone looking to understand how to fundraise strategically in 2025.


Your Questions, Our Answers:
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, providing you with a unique opportunity to get your burning questions answered by the pros. Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable insights.

Meet the Speaker
Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Advising on the risks and pitfalls to avoid when setting up your own business, this book makes the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. Chapter one is now available to download for free, click here to find out how to build your business on rock.

Frequently asked questions

How to join the online webinar

When you register for the webinar, you'll receive an automatic email, including a Zoom link to access the event. If you don’t receive a link to the event please let us know by emailing sbrec@cityoflondon.gov.uk. (Note: Emails will come from Eventbrite, it may be in your junk folder.)

About Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

We are a small business support service provided by City of London Corporation. Services include; Access to specialist business data helping you build and grow your business; Business advice for start-ups; events and networking. Become a SBREC member today and unlock your business potential!

Where is the Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre?

80 Basinghall Street, just off Gresham street. Our postcode is EC2V 5AG. We are approximately a 5-7 minute walk from Bank, St Pauls and Moorgate Station.

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If you have an expertise or knowledge that may be helpful to the small business community and SMEs, we would like to hear from you - please email sbrec@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Refunds

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