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Built in the UK, for UK founders

Where UK founders build and investors back the next great companies.

One platform to launch your startup, stay compliant, get investor-ready and grow your team. Free to start, built in the UK, for the UK.

  • Free to start
  • No card required
  • Companies House to Series A
  • UK-focused support

One account, every stage.

£0 to start No card required
5 services From formation to fundraising
169 Apprenticeship standards
100% UK-focused

Tools, schemes and services our founders work with

Everything a founder needs, under one roof.

Pick the help you need now and add more as you grow. Every service works from the same founder account.

Launch your Startup and Grow

Validate your idea, build your MVP, then scale with a clear plan for market, team and tech.

Launch → Grow →

Fundraising Readiness for your Business

Get investor-ready before you pitch: readiness score, pitch deck, data room and investor updates in one place.

See Fundraising Readiness →

Necessary Incorporations

Register your company at Companies House correctly, complete identity verification and stay compliant after day one.

See Necessary Incorporations →

Get the Pricing

Start free and upgrade when you need more. Plans for every stage, with no long-term contract.

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Learn to Grow your Organization

Government-funded apprenticeships across 169 standards to build your team’s skills as you grow.

Learn to Grow your Organization →

AI for Founders

Draft documents, plans and pitch material faster with AI tools built for founders, powered by AI Draftsman.

Explore AI →

One platform. Two ambitions.

Whether you’re building a company or backing the next one, Startup Help Squad gives you the tools to move with confidence.

For Founders

Build, launch and get investor-ready.

Validate your idea, build your MVP, stay compliant and prepare to raise, all from one account.

  • ✓ 21-day MVP development sprints
  • ✓ Fundraising readiness score, pitch deck and data room
  • ✓ Investor discovery and introduction requests
  • ✓ Startup toolkit and perks from our partners
  • ✓ Founder webinars and community
For Investors

Discover the UK’s next breakout companies.

See founders who have done the readiness work, and ask for an introduction when one fits your thesis.

  • ✓ Founder profiles filtered by stage, sector and round size
  • ✓ Readiness scores and traction shared by founders
  • ✓ Permission-based data rooms
  • ✓ Introduction requests, accepted by founders
  • ✓ Investor updates from companies you follow

Startup Help Squad provides fundraising tools and introductions. We do not arrange investments or give investment advice. Investing in early-stage companies puts your capital at risk.

Three steps to get going.

A structured approach that takes you from early-stage idea to investment-ready company.

1

Sign up & set your goals

Create your free account, tell us where you are in your journey, and we’ll show the tools and support that fit your stage.

2

Use your toolkit

From MVP resources and incorporation to pitch decks and data rooms, everything sits in one place.

3

Launch, grow & raise

Track your milestones, keep on top of compliance and move to the next stage when you’re ready.

From Idea to Exit, one stage at a time.

Know where you are, what to do next and when you’re ready to move on.

01

Launch

Validate your idea, incorporate and build your MVP.

Ready to move on when: your MVP is live and real users are trying it.

02

Grow

Find repeatable sales, build your team and tighten your operations.

Ready to move on when: you have steady revenue or clear traction to show.

03

Raise

Get investor-ready: deck, data room, readiness score and introductions.

Ready to move on when: your round is closed and investor updates are running.

04

Scale & Exit

Expand into new markets and prepare the business for its next chapter.

Ready to move on when: you are planning a later round, acquisition or exit.

Built by founders, for founders.

Building a business is hard enough. We bring the pieces together so you’re not navigating it alone.

Personalised to your stage

Whether you’re pre-revenue or preparing to raise, you see the tools and next steps that fit where you are now.

A compliance calendar that keeps you on track

Confirmation statements, accounts and identity verification deadlines in one place, so nothing slips.

Funded skills alongside formation

Set up your company and plan your first hires with government-funded apprenticeships from the same platform.

Proudly UK-focused

From SEIS/EIS to Companies House, everything is built around how starting a business works in the UK.

Tools and perks to get you moving.

Discounts, credits and tools from providers founders already use. What’s included depends on your plan; see Get the Pricing for details.

AWS Credits
Cloud Infrastructure
Agentic Creed
CRM Platform
BuzzHR
HR Software
Cashflow Talk
Accounting & Finance
OmniChiChat
Social Media
Formation Book
Incorporation
HubSpot
Marketing Automation
Stripe
Payments

Simple, transparent pricing.

Start for free and upgrade as your business grows. No hidden fees, no long-term contracts.

Annual: two months free
Starter
£0
Free forever, no card required

  • ✓ Founder profile and dashboard
  • ✓ Fundraising readiness score
  • ✓ Founder newsletter and guides
  • ✓ Community access
  • ✓ Email support
Start Free
Enterprise
Custom
Tailored to your needs

  • ✓ Everything in Professional
  • ✓ Dedicated account manager
  • ✓ Tailored onboarding
  • ✓ Strategy sessions
  • ✓ Multi-company and team access
Contact Us

All prices exclude VAT.

Startup Help Squad provides fundraising tools and introductions. We do not arrange investments or give investment advice. Investing in early-stage companies puts your capital at risk.

Need more detail? Get the Pricing: full plans & feature comparison →

Questions founders ask us.

Do I need a card to get started?

No. The Starter plan is free and you don’t need a card to sign up. You only add payment details if you choose a paid plan.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. There are no long-term contracts. If you cancel a paid plan, it stays active until the end of the billing period you have paid for.

I already have a company. Can I still use Startup Help Squad?

Yes. Existing companies are welcome. You can skip incorporation and go straight to compliance, growth, skills or fundraising readiness.

How is apprenticeship training funded?

Apprenticeship training can be paid for through the Apprenticeship Levy or government co-investment, depending on your annual pay bill and the apprentice. See Learn to Grow your Organization for the standards we offer and a levy calculator.

Do you arrange investments?

No. Startup Help Squad provides fundraising tools and introductions. We do not arrange investments or give investment advice. Investing in early-stage companies puts your capital at risk.

Ready to build something remarkable?

Start free today and get the tools to launch faster, grow smarter and get investor-ready.