Startup & Venture Capital Advisory
We support founders and growth-stage businesses with structured entry into the UK and Ireland, investment readiness and capital positioning.
Ireland Company Formation & 12-Month Mentorship Programme
Our focus is not only incorporation — but building companies that are investor-ready and scalable.
- UK & Ireland company incorporation
- SEIS / EIS structuring guidance
- Investor readiness & pitch support
- Startup mentorship programmes
- Capital raising advisory
- Strategic partnership development
Services Include
We provide structured Irish company formation in coordination with regulated Irish corporate service providers, combined with our 12-month strategic mentorship programme.
- Private Limited Company (LTD) registration
- Constitution drafting & CRO filing
- Director & shareholder appointment
- Registered office address
- Company secretary
- Nominee Irish Resident Director (if required)
- RBO registration
- Corporation Tax registration
- PAYE / Employer registration (if applicable)
- VAT registration (if applicable)
Ireland Company Formation & 12-Month Mentorship Programme
Corporate Setup Includes
This programme ensures your company is commercially structured, compliant and strategically positioned.
Most providers stop at paperwork.
We remain involved to ensure structured execution and growth.
We remain involved to ensure structured execution and growth.
- Market entry strategy design
- Revenue model validation
- Corporate structuring guidance
- Capital & investor readiness support
- Quarterly strategic review sessions
- Operational performance monitoring
- Direct advisory access
- Introductions to relevant partners (where appropriate)
Accel 12-Month Strategic Mentorship
Fee: € 10,000
Fee: € 10,000
Programme Includes:
A structured advisory approach
01
Assessment
We evaluate your business, market, and investment readiness
02
Structuring
We design your SEIS/EIS strategy and optimal investment structure
03
Preparation
We develop financials, pitch materials, and investor positioning
04
Investor Access
We connect you with angels, VCs, and international investors
05
Execution
We support negotiations and closing of the funding round
06
Growth
We assist with scaling and future fundraising
This advisory area is led by the firm’s Managing Director, supported by specialists across investment, corporate and compliance matters.
Who you will work with
Request a Strategic Consultation
Contact us to discuss your corporate, capital or investment objectives in the UK and Ireland.
Cases
FAQ
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are UK government-backed initiatives designed to encourage investment into early-stage companies.
They offer investors significant tax incentives, making startups more attractive and improving access to capital. For founders, these schemes are often a key entry point into UK venture funding.
They offer investors significant tax incentives, making startups more attractive and improving access to capital. For founders, these schemes are often a key entry point into UK venture funding.
Investors benefit from:
• Income tax relief (up to 50% under SEIS, 30% under EIS)
• Capital gains tax exemptions on successful investments
• Loss relief in case of downside risk
• Portfolio diversification into high-growth companies
These incentives significantly improve the risk-return profile of early-stage investments.
• Income tax relief (up to 50% under SEIS, 30% under EIS)
• Capital gains tax exemptions on successful investments
• Loss relief in case of downside risk
• Portfolio diversification into high-growth companies
These incentives significantly improve the risk-return profile of early-stage investments.
To qualify, companies must meet specific criteria, including:
• Being UK-registered and operating a qualifying trade
• Falling within size and age limits (early-stage focus)
• Using funds for growth and development
• Not being part of excluded sectors (e.g. financial services, property development)
Proper structuring and compliance are critical to securing eligibility.
• Being UK-registered and operating a qualifying trade
• Falling within size and age limits (early-stage focus)
• Using funds for growth and development
• Not being part of excluded sectors (e.g. financial services, property development)
Proper structuring and compliance are critical to securing eligibility.
Preparation typically involves:
• Developing a clear business model and growth strategy
• Building robust financial projections
• Preparing investor-ready materials (pitch deck, financials)
• Securing advance assurance from HMRC (recommended)
Investors expect clarity, scalability, and strong execution capability.
• Developing a clear business model and growth strategy
• Building robust financial projections
• Preparing investor-ready materials (pitch deck, financials)
• Securing advance assurance from HMRC (recommended)
Investors expect clarity, scalability, and strong execution capability.
Advance Assurance is a non-binding confirmation from HMRC that your company is likely to qualify for SEIS/EIS.
While not mandatory, it provides confidence to investors and significantly increases the chances of successfully raising funds.
While not mandatory, it provides confidence to investors and significantly increases the chances of successfully raising funds.
Yes, provided the company is UK-registered and meets eligibility criteria.
Many international founders establish UK entities to access:
• SEIS/EIS investors
• UK venture capital ecosystem
• International credibility and legal framework
This is a common strategy for founders from emerging markets.
Many international founders establish UK entities to access:
• SEIS/EIS investors
• UK venture capital ecosystem
• International credibility and legal framework
This is a common strategy for founders from emerging markets.
For founders from emerging markets, SEIS/EIS can be used as a gateway to global capital.
Typical structure:
• UK holding or operating company
• Local operations in home country
• Cross-border revenue and scaling strategy
This allows startups to combine local market opportunity with international funding.
Typical structure:
• UK holding or operating company
• Local operations in home country
• Cross-border revenue and scaling strategy
This allows startups to combine local market opportunity with international funding.
Common challenges include:
• Limited access to international investors
• Lack of familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks
• Currency and jurisdictional risks
• Investor perception and credibility barriers
A structured approach and international advisory support can significantly mitigate these risks.
• Limited access to international investors
• Lack of familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks
• Currency and jurisdictional risks
• Investor perception and credibility barriers
A structured approach and international advisory support can significantly mitigate these risks.
Successful startups typically demonstrate:
• Scalable business model
• Clear market opportunity
• Strong management team
• Transparent financials
• Alignment with investor expectations
Positioning is as important as the business itself.
• Scalable business model
• Clear market opportunity
• Strong management team
• Transparent financials
• Alignment with investor expectations
Positioning is as important as the business itself.
Accel Capital Partners supports startups through:
• Structuring UK entities and investment frameworks
• Preparing SEIS/EIS-compliant fundraising strategies
• Connecting startups with international investors
• Advising on cross-border scaling and positioning
We act as a bridge between emerging market opportunities and global capital.
• Structuring UK entities and investment frameworks
• Preparing SEIS/EIS-compliant fundraising strategies
• Connecting startups with international investors
• Advising on cross-border scaling and positioning
We act as a bridge between emerging market opportunities and global capital.
Yes. Startups can apply to Accelcamp, our accelerator programme.
A selective programme providing:
• Investment readiness
• SEIS/EIS structuring
• Investor access
• Growth strategy
• Investment readiness
• SEIS/EIS structuring
• Investor access
• Growth strategy
Scalable business, strong team, clear market, and transparent financials.
We structure, position, and connect startups with international investors.