Funding
First Round Support
Funding, notes and close support for early raises.
SEED CAPITAL
Backing UK Startups to Grow
Seed funding, pitch deck reviews and investor introductions for UK founders. We stay close after the cheque with plain advice, sharp notes and growth planning.
Featured stories
Seed funding notes for UK founders
Funding, notes and close support for early raises.
Review
Pitch Deck Notes
Support
Growth Plan Check
01Step 1
01 Seed Call
Start with the round plan and target amount.
02Step 2
02 Deck Pass
We mark up the deck and tighten the ask.
03Step 3
03 Warm Intros
Meet angels and funds that fit the stage.
Fast notes
Deck reviews
Fast notes
UK network
Investor intros
UK network
Topic channels
What founders ask us most
How early rounds work, what they cost and what founders should bring.
GUIDE
Seed Finance
How early rounds work, what they cost and what founders should bring.
TIPS
Pitch Decks
How to shape your story, numbers and ask on one clear deck.
GUIDE
Founder Support
Calls, notes and growth help after the raise closes.
TRENDS
UK Investor Map
Where angels and seed funds are active across the UK.
backed into UK startups
£2.4m
backed into UK startups
founder strategy calls
38
founder strategy calls
typical deck review reply
24 hrs
typical deck review reply
Community
Customer notes
Verified
“Mac Ventures gave our deck sharp notes and opened the right doors.”
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Aisha Khan
Co-founder, Northline Health
Verified
“Their calm advice made our raise easier and kept the team focused.”
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Tom Hughes
CEO, ParcelPilot
Verified
“They stayed close after the cheque and helped us hire with care.”
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Priya Shah
Founder, BrightNest
Spotlight
Tools for the first round
A clear path from first call to cheque.
Feature
Seed Round Playbook
A clear path from first call to cheque.
02Step 1
01 Deck Review
What we mark up before a raise begins.
03Step 2
02 Data Room
Files founders should keep ready.
City
London Founders
Support for teams raising in the capital.
05Region
Manchester Startups
Early-stage help for fast-moving teams.
06Region
Birmingham Scale-ups
Hands-on help for teams in the Midlands.
07Network
Investor Intro List
Warm links to angels and seed funds.
08Journal
Founder Notes
Short reads on funding, hiring and growth.
Questions
Common founder questions
Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.
01How do you back UK startups?+
We back UK startups at seed and early stage, with cheque size set by fit, traction and the round plan on the table.
02What do you want in a pitch deck?+
We look for a clear problem, a simple fix, proof of demand, team strength and honest numbers before a raise.
03Do you help after funding?+
Yes. We stay close with review calls, growth plans, hiring help and investor intro support after the cheque lands.
04Which sectors do you back?+
We work across tech, consumer, health, fintech and services, as long as the UK growth case is strong.
05Do you work with small businesses?+
Yes. If the business has a clear plan for growth and can use capital well, we are open to a chat soon.
06How fast do you reply?+
We aim to reply within two working days and often send first deck notes in 24 hours for a quick start.
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