Have you ever found yourself drowning in fundraising legals and language? This is the interview you’ve been waiting for…
In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Sam Simpson, Co-founder of FounderCatalyst, who's on a mission to simplify and accelerate the early-stage investment legal journey. Sam's not just talking the talk; he's walked the walk, having co-founded and exited several tech start-ups, including the 17th fastest growing company in Europe in 2017. Oh, and did we mention he took that company from £0 to £27m in less than 4 years?
But Sam's not just a founder; he's also an active angel investor with 32 investments under his belt in just 6 years. Plus, he's a sought-after board advisor. In other words, when it comes to navigating the minefield of fundraising and investment, Sam’s who you want to learn from.
In this episode we discuss:
- Simplifying the early-stage investment legal journey
- Insider tips on SEIS/EIS and equity investment
- Strategies for finding the right investors for your startup
- Lessons learned from co-founding and exiting successful tech start-ups
- How to think about valuing your early stage startup
- What Sam looks for as an angel and what really puts him off even a seemingly “great” deal
So, whether you're a first-time founder trying to wrap your head around the legal jargon or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to optimise your fundraising game, this episode is packed with actionable advice and hard-won wisdom. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the people I trust most in this ecosystem!
Links:
- All about valuation: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/all-about-funding-round-valuation-2
- Toxic Term sheets: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/avoiding-toxic-term-sheets-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-ask-answered
- Understanding how an angel thinks: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/understanding-how-angel-investors-think-2
- The end of an angel investment: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/the-end-of-an-angel-investment-from-the-magic-to-tragic-2
- Founder Catalyst: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/company
- Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsimpson1/?originalSubdomain=uk
