2026 Forecast: Interview with an EIS Fund Manager

​Get insider insights on what the year ahead holds for startups and investors. 

​In this live session, we'll be chatting with someone from Sapphire Capital Partners to explore trends, funding opportunities, and strategies for navigating the 2026 fundraising landscape.

​Learn what investors are looking for, how market conditions may shift, and practical tips to position your startup for success in the year ahead.

​​Our hosts🎤

​Michael McDowell
Investor Commercial Lead, SeedLegals

​Michael leads Investor sales at SeedLegals and heads up our operations in Ireland. A lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of Raise Ventures, he’s been at the forefront of supporting founders and investors across the UK and Ireland. With a background in property, energy and scale-up growth, he’s passionate about making startup investing more accessible and connecting people with opportunities that drive real change.

​About SeedLegals

​​​We're the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more.

​​​Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.

​​​We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right.

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