Manchester Startups

Introduction to Startup Law

Thu, Mar 5 · 5:00 PM GMT

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🚀Are you ready to supercharge your start-up journey?

If you're on the verge of launching your dream business or already navigating the world of start-ups, you won't want to miss this event! Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and embark on a thrilling adventure into the realm of start-up law with Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with startups and high growth businesses.

🔎What's in Store for You?

Unleash Your Start-Up Potential: Discover the critical legal issues and documentation that every start-up must conquer on the path to success.

Business Incorporation Mastery: Learn the art of incorporating your business and unlock the secrets to choosing the perfect structure for your unique venture.

Navigate the Tax Labyrinth: Deep your toes into the world of relevant taxes and uncover how to effortlessly register for them, ensuring your financial groundwork is solid.

Intellectual Property Alchemy: Demystify the enigma of intellectual property rights and equip yourself with the tools to safeguard your ideas.

Risk Management Wizards: Arm yourself with strategies to mitigate risk and safeguard your start-up's future.

Co-Founder Magic: Explore the world of vesting, options, and incentives for employees, building a team as committed as you are.

Documenting Success: Craft impeccable customer documentation, ensuring that your customers are in the best hands possible.

Funding Your Dream: Gain valuable insights into the intricate world of raising investment, unlocking the keys to financial growth.

Engage with the Expert: Bring your burning questions to our open Q&A session with Michael Buckworth. Get firsthand advice from the industry's leading expert.

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock,, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Advising on the risks and pitfalls to avoid when setting up your own business, this book makes the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. Chapter one is now available to download for free, click here to find out how to build your business on rock.

✨ Your start-up dreams are just a ticket away from becoming reality. Secure your spot and join us for an event that will reshape your entrepreneurial journey! ✨

Get ready to turn your start-up into a powerhouse. Book your ticket now and make sure you don't miss this game-changing event! 🚀💼💡

Funding Your Startup: What Are Your Options and How to Choose?

Wed, Apr 22 · 6:00 PM BST

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🚀Are you ready to raise money for your startup but not sure where to start?

Whether you're bootstrapping, pitching to angels or eyeing a Series A, this webinar will walk you through the essential legal, strategic and practical steps to fund your startup the right way. Led by Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with startups and high-growth businesses.

🔎What’s in Store for You?

• Funding Demystified: Get a clear breakdown of how startup funding works from your first pound to multi-million-pound rounds.
• Know Your Options: Explore key funding types: equity, debt, convertible loans, crowdfunding, grants and when to use each.

📕Funding Rounds Explained
Understand every stage:

• Pre-seed
• Seed
• Series A and beyond
• How to Prepare for Investment

Get investor-ready with:

• Cap tables
• Data rooms
• Valuation tips
• Legal documents (SAFE, term sheets, subscription & shareholder agreements)
• Equity vs. Debt

💸Who’s Writing the Cheques?
Navigate the investor ecosystem:

• Angel investors
• VC firms
• Accelerators
• Family offices
• Avoid the Legal Traps

Get Inside the Deal. Understand how investment deals are structured:

• Warranties & due diligence
• Investor rights
• Board structure
• Drag-along and tag-along clauses
• Bonus: Grants & Crowdfunding

☝️Q&A with Michael Buckworth
Bring your questions! This is your chance to ask the UK’s top startup solicitor anything about fundraising, documents and investors.

🙋‍♂️Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Michael makes complex startup law simple and provides actionable advice you can implement immediately.

📘Download Chapter One of Built on Rock for free and start building your business on solid legal foundations: click here

Investor Ready: How to Deliver a Pitch Investors Can’t Ignore

Thu, May 14 · 5:00 PM BST

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You believe in your business. You're ready to raise funding. But how do you get investors to believe in you?

🚀Investor Ready: This free webinar is designed to help you master the art of pitching, stand out from the crowd and speak directly to what investors want to hear whether you’re raising your first round or gearing up for Series A.

Delivered by Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock,, who’ve helped thousands of startups raise investment.

💡What You’ll Learn
What Investors Are Really Looking For
- Market needs
- What excites angels vs VCs
- Why your team is key

Early Stage vs Growth Stage Pitching
- How to pitch when you’re pre-revenue
- What changes as you scale
- What metrics matter most at Series A and beyond

How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck
- How to open strong and hold attention
- Storytelling techniques that build belief
- Slide-by-slide breakdown of what to include

Inside the Investor’s Mind
- What turns investors off
- What to say, how to say it and what not to say
- How to talk about traction, market size and team without fluff

Make Them Want to Join Your Journey
- How to show your route to return on investment
- Talking exit strategy
- What makes your business investable, now and in the future

You'll Walk Away With:
- A framework for structuring your pitch
- An understanding of what drives investor decisions
- Confidence to present your team, traction and market the right way
- Practical tips you can use immediately
- Don’t pitch blind. Pitch smart.
- Join us to find out how to turn investor interest into investment.

☝️Q&A with Michael Buckworth
Bring your questions! This is your chance to ask the UK’s top startup solicitor anything about fundraising, documents and investors.
🙋‍♂️Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Michael makes complex startup law simple and provides actionable advice you can implement immediately.
📘Download Chapter One of Built on Rock for free and start building your business on solid legal foundations: click here

Raising Investment: What Founders Need to Know

Wed, Jun 3 · 6:00 PM BST

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This practical and informative event will cover the investment process, explain what investors are really looking for, and provide clarity on SEIS and EIS tax reliefs, one of the most powerful tools available to UK startups raising capital.

💰What You’ll Learn

Sources of Funding for Startups
We’ll explore the main sources of funding available to startups and growing businesses, including angel investors, SEIS and EIS investment, early-stage funds and private investment. You’ll learn when each option is most appropriate and how founders should think strategically about funding stages.

Tax Reliefs for Angel Investors
Understand why SEIS and EIS are so attractive to angel investors, how tax reliefs reduce investor risk and how founders can use this knowledge when engaging with potential investors.

SEIS and EIS Explained Clearly
Learn how the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) work, why they matter to investors and how they can significantly improve your chances of raising funding.

We’ll cover:

• Company eligibility requirements
• Investor qualification rules
• Timing and advance assurance
• Common pitfalls that delay or prevent approval
• How to prepare properly before approaching investors
• How to engage with investors

🔢Getting the Maths Right
We’ll explain the importance of valuations, dilution, investment structure and financial assumptions, helping founders understand the numbers behind a funding round and avoid issues later.

⚡️Top 3 Mistakes Founders Make When Raising Investment
Learn from real-world experience as we highlight the most common mistakes founders make when raising investment and how to avoid them.

📄Investment Documents and Deal Readiness
Understand the key legal documents involved in raising investment, why they matter, and how early decisions can impact future funding rounds.

💬Live Q&A with an Expert
The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask practical questions relevant to your own business and funding plans.

🎯Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:

• Startup founders and co-founders
• Early-stage and scaleup businesses
• Entrepreneurs planning to raise investment
• Business owners who want to understand SEIS and EIS before speaking to investors
• No prior fundraising experience is required

🎤Speaker
Michael Buckworth
Founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock: The Entrepreneur’s Legal Guide to Start-Up Success.

Michael advises founders and high-growth businesses on investment, growth and risk management. His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs avoid common legal pitfalls and build businesses on strong foundations. Built on Rock simplifies complex startup law into clear, practical guidance and is widely used by early-stage businesses across the UK.

📊Free SEIS/EIS Eligibility Calculator
We also offer a free SEIS/EIS Eligibility Calculator, allowing startups to complete a few simple steps and receive a tailored SEIS/EIS eligibility report directly to their inbox within 2 business days.

SEIS/EIS Eligibility Calculator:
https://www.buckworths.com/eis-sense-eligibility-calculator/