Technology

Hey tech companies!
We’re a huge fan of what you’re doing, and we’d love to help you.

We believe that every tech startup has a vision that they’re working towards. Whether it’s a pre-revenue venture that’s developing an MVP or a Series B with hockey stick growth, the mission is typically the same: to make the world a better place.

We’re an accountancy firm that you can rely on. One that understands the uniqueness of the sector. One that helps you grow rather than hold you back.

Early start ups

Founding a tech startup is hard. You’re trying to develop a product, run a business, raise money and please a lot of people. But it’s your resilience and determination that makes you a truly unique individual.

Successful founders have one thing in common: they know what they do well and know what they need help on, and this is where we come in. We’re not just here to help with the normal accounting side of things – we’re here to help you and your startup head in the right direction, so ask us questions, challenge us and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Start-up CFO, FD or FC

As a Top 20 firm, we’re uniquely positioned to be able to be a helping hand to you as a CFO, FD or FC of a tech company. You’re often the only accounting person in the company which can make it tricky when you need second opinion or additional advice. We’ll act as your sounding board and help however we can.

Having worked with many companies on their exit plans – whether through an IPO or M&A activity, we’re well positioned to guide you towards that and help in any way that we can.

Problem

Almost all successful companies start with a problem to solve

Solution

Develop the solution!

Company Incorporated

Getting the foundations right

SEIS/EIS

Make your company a more attractive investment

SEIS/EIS+

Make your company a more attractive investment

Some investors will only invest if they get either SEIS or EIS relief. The generous tax relief given to investors that put money into SEIS/EIS qualifying companies can help make your company more attractive to potential investors.

Tax
Planning

No problem to big!

Tax
Planning+

No problem to big!                      

The world of tax can be a challenging and ever-evolving minefield of information. Ensuring the right strategies are put in place in order to relieve your tax burden and achieve your financial goals is what we do best.

Pitch Deck

Practice your pitch and we’ll give you feedback

Shareholder Agreement

Set out the legal rights of shareholders

CAP Table

Who owns what

CAP Table+

Who owns what                              

An accurate cap table is often something that is overlooked. We can help by providing an outsourcing solution to maintain and update this information regularly, ensuring no lost time tracing shareholders in the event of a rapid decision being required.

Seed

The first landmark raise to get you moving

Seed+

The first landmark raise to get you moving

Fundraising can be a minefield for any company. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and suggest the best course of action, supporting you along the way. Tech startups are often funded by equity investment, but there are many other options available!

R&D Claims

Get cash back from HMRC

R&D Claims+

Get cash back from HMRC                

We find that the majority of tech companies qualify for at least an element of relief from this scheme. Our efficient and straight forward process will help you get a reduced corporation tax bill or cash rebate when you spend on R&D activities.

Cash Flow Management

Preventing you from running out of cash

Cash Flow Management+

Preventing you from running out of cash

Knowing exactly where the dry patches are and when you might run out of cash completely is vital to success. Your burn rate and runway are key metrics in tracking cash flow and we have a range of tools at our fingertips to help you intelligently measure and manage this.

Board
Reporting

Reporting key figures to the board

Board
Reporting+

Reporting key figures to the board              

Regular management information helps the founders, board and/or investors know how the company is operating. We look beyond the standard financial reports and look to include other metrics (such as LTV and churn rates) to give a broader picture of how the company is performing.

Outsourced
CFO

Financial planning & analysis to help decision making

Outsourced
CFO+

Financial planning & analysis to help decision making

Using an outsourced finance department means you get a full finance team without the HR headaches. We use cloud based software to keep your bookkeeping up to date and run your payroll with ease. But don’t worry – when it’s time to take it back in house, we’ll help you effortlessly transfer the data and be on hand for any questions and support.

Series A

A landmark raise to start accelerating growth

Employee Incentive Schemes

Retain your top talent

Employee
Incentive Schemes+

Retain your top talent                

Retaining the best talent is always difficult, especially if you’re tight on cash. We can advise on the most common incentive schemes to help retain employees, such as share options and employee benefits.

Assurance/
Audit

Make sure everything stacks up

Assurance/
Audit+

Make sure everything stacks up                

Having a review of your financial statements considerably increases the credibility of both the numbers and your company – excellent for attracting new investors. We’ll help you decide on the right level of assurance and carry out the review.

Series B

A further raise to support growth and expansion

International Expansion

Supporting your global ambitions

International Expansion+

Supporting your global ambitions

With our already well established UHY network continually spreading further across the globe, we’ve got experts who can help you expand into just about any country you’re aiming for. As they’re part of the UHY group, you’ll get the level of excellent service and responsiveness that you expect.

Exit
Planning

Be ready for an exit at any stage

Exit
Planning+

Be ready for an exit at any stage

Exit is a key event in almost every tech company. IPO? M&A? Acquire? They’re all potential options that need some planning. We’ll discuss the options with you and help prepare the company for eventual exit, ensuring the plans are flexible in case things change.

Wealth
Planning

Plan for your future

Wealth
Planning+

Plan for your future                  

We can advise you on all areas of personal tax and wealth planning to ensure the right strategies are put in place in order to achieve your financial goals.

Exit (IPO, M&A, ETC.)

Selling shares and exiting for investors and founders

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