The Funding Playbook: Structuring & Closing Your Round with Republic & FounderCatalyst
About the Webinar
Raising your first or next funding round can feel like navigating a maze. Between understanding funding types, legal documents, and investor expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of what really drives a successful raise.
Join Republic and FounderCatalyst for a one-hour masterclass on how to structure and close your funding round with confidence. This interactive session will guide founders through every stage of the process—from understanding the types of capital available to knowing what investors look for and how to secure the right terms.
What You’ll Learn
💡 Funding Fundamentals
FounderCatalyst Co-Founder Sam Simpson will break down the early-stage investment journey, covering:
The different sources of funding (grants vs debt vs equity)
Navigating angel, VC, and crowdfunding routes
An introduction to SEIS/EIS
The key legal documents every founder should know
🔍 Investor Readiness & Republic Insights
Emily will share practical insights on:
What investors look for in startups
How to find and engage the right investors
How raising on Republic works and what makes a campaign successful
💬 Live Q&A
Ask your questions directly to our experts in a 20-minute Q&A session at the end.
About the Speakers
Sam Simpson
Co-Founder, FounderCatalyst
Sam is on a mission to simplify and accelerate the early-stage investment legal journey. Having co-founded and exited multiple tech start-ups (including one that grew from £0 to £27M in under four years), Sam now supports founders as an angel investor and advisor, with 35 investments over six years.
About FounderCatalyst:
FounderCatalyst simplifies and accelerates the legal side of early-stage fundraising. Their platform supports funding rounds from SEIS/EIS documentation to share option schemes, at fixed, transparent prices.
Why Attend
✅ Understand the funding landscape and where your startup fits
✅ Learn how to structure your round for investor confidence
✅ Get actionable tips on SEIS/EIS, legal docs, and deal flow
✅ Hear directly from experts who’ve been on both sides of the table
💻 Save your seat now and get ready to raise smarter, faster, and with confidence.