Funding-Ready: Financial & Legal Strategies for Investment
Raising investment? You’ve got the product, the market, and the momentum — now it’s time to make sure your financials and legal setup can actually get the deal over the line.
This practical session, hosted by Standard Ledger and Ignition Law, is built specifically for UK startups who are getting ready to pitch. Whether you’re chasing pre-seed or Series A, investors are going to dig deep – and you need to be ready.
You’ll walk away with insights on:
- How to build financial reports investors actually care about
- The key metrics they want to see (burn rate, runway, unit economics – the lot)
- Forecasting with confidence – without plucking numbers from thin air
- The essential legal documents you’ll be asked for during your raise
- What due diligence really looks like – and how your internal records stack up
- Legal red flags that slow things down (or kill deals altogether)
You’ll hear from both sides of the table, with financial know-how from Standard Ledger and legal expertise from Ignition Law – including Helen Gerrard, Partner and Head of Corporate & Corporate Finance.
By the end, you’ll know exactly what UK investors expect, how to meet (and exceed) that bar, and what to fix before you ever step into a pitch.
Register now – it’s free. Plus, get bonus resources, templates and the replay straight to your inbox after the session.
🎥 Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording your way.
📅 Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
⏰ Time: 12pm – 1pm BST
MEET THE SPEAKERS
If you ever wanted a finance guy on your side, Mike is that guy. The one with more than 15 years’ experience in leading accounting and investment firms. And the one who now uses that experience to help startups and high growth SMEs expand through clever structuring, financial management, funding and tax advice.
Mike is a chartered tax adviser, registered tax agent and member of the Tax Institute. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Helen Gerrard is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law. She has a strong track record of advising startups, scale-ups, and SMEs on a range of legal matters, including company formations, fundraising, and commercial agreements. Her expertise lies in guiding businesses through complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and facilitating growth.
