Resources for founders: Our resources aim to help you unpick the legal implications of the funding process to ensure your business is investor ready.

To assist entrepreneurs navigating the world of venture capital funding, we have a dedicated founders portal, covering key topics such as liquidation preferences, founder vesting and SEIS/EIS/VCT tax reliefs.

Further support can be found through Shoosmiths’ Accendo subscription service, providing legal services tailored specifically for start-ups and scale-ups. Accendo provides a single point of contact with a team of advisors who understand the legal challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

Shoosmiths’ spHERe network supports female founders and venture capitalists within the venture capital space. Its goal is to create a forum for meaningful networking opportunities, helping to address the disparities that exist between female and male entrepreneurs.