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Author: The Carta Team

Date: January 2026

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Startup funding: A founder’s guide to raising startup capital

Learn more about the entire startup funding process, including the different types of startup capital, what to expect at each funding stage, and how to prepare for a successful fundraise.](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/)



Fundraising

August 2024

SEIS vs EIS: Comparing UK venture capital schemes

SEIS and EIS are vital to the UK’s startup ecosystem, with many early-stage investors only considering companies using tax-friendly fundraising schemes. Learn about the differences and similarities between SEIS and EIS.

View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/seis-vs-eis/)



Fundraising

August 2024

Advance Assurance for SEIS and EIS

If you’re looking to raise startup funding through SEIS or EIS, securing Advance Assurance from HMRC can help you attract early-stage investors. Learn what Advance Assurance is, why it matters to investors, and how to apply for it.

View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/seis-eis-advance-assurance/)



Founder Education

August 2023

The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders

Prepare for your next fundraise with this guide to pitch decks. Learn the outline of a great pitch deck for investors & download a free template to get started.

View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startups/fundraising/pitch-deck/)

Fundraising 101 video course



VIDEO COURSE

Startup Fundraising 101

Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/)



Finding product-market fit

Learn the different types of pre-seed funding, the investors you'll meet, and the importance of product-market fit.](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/1/?slide=3)



VIDEO COURSE

The pitch deck and funnel process

Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel - step-by-step.](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/sg/en/learn/startup-fundraising-101/3/?slide=1/)

Fundraising through SEIS & EIS

A guide to SEIS

SEIS tax relief

SEIS loss relief

SEIS investment funds

A guide to EIS

EIS tax relief

EIS loss relief

EIS investment funds

Investment insights

[Cap table management tips from a startup lawyer
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[UK startup investment in 2024
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[The state of seed in 2023
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Convertible securities

Convertibles: CLNs, ASAs & SAFEs

Fundraising with SAFEs: Everything you need to know

Pre-money vs. post-money SAFEs

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