UK CAPITAL ADVICE

Capital Advice That Moves

Funding plans, portfolio checks, and capital calls for UK founders and finance teams.

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TOPICS IN FOCUS

Topics we cover

Plan the raise, set the story, and prep the data room.

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GUIDE

Fundraising

Plan the raise, set the story, and prep the data room.

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TIPS

Portfolio Review

Check holdings, spread risk, and spot weak fit.

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GUIDE

Due Diligence

What to send, what to fix, and what to flag early.

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TRENDS

Investor Relations

Keep updates short, clear, and on time.

of UK finance work

12+ years

of UK finance work

from founders and boards

148 reviews

from founders and boards

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£250m+

in deal value advised

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

At Capital gave us a clear funding plan we could use the same day.

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Maya Patel

Founder, Northbank Studio

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Their review found weak spots in our portfolio and set out the fix.

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Daniel Ward

CFO, Helio Foods

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Our investor update was cleaner, shorter, and easier to send.

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Ruth Ellis

Managing Director, Calder Works

FROM THE JOURNAL

More notes from the journal

Short reads on raises, cash plans, and board prep for founders.

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Top story

London Funding Notes

Short reads on raises, cash plans, and board prep for founders.

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02Step 01

01 Capital Checklist

A simple list for the next board meeting.

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03Step 02

02 Data Room Cuts

Keep only the files investors ask for.

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Wide

UK Market Watch

Plain notes on rates, risk, and capital flow.

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05Short

Founder Q&A

Clear answers on funding and cash use.

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06Short

Board Pack Review

See where the story is weak.

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07Short

Deal Risk Map

Flag the parts that need more work.

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08Short

Investor Update

Keep backers in step with clean notes.

Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does At Capital do?+

We advise UK founders and businesses on funding plans, portfolio reviews, capital use, due diligence, and investor relations.

02Who do you work with?+

We work with founders, owners, finance teams, and board members across growth and mature businesses in the UK.

03Do you help with fundraising?+

Yes. We help shape the raise, build the case, set the numbers, and prep the material investors need to see.

04Can you review a portfolio?+

Yes. We review holdings, test risk, check fit with goals, and point to clear steps for the next quarter.

05Do you offer due diligence help?+

Yes. We check deal papers, key risks, and the story behind the numbers before you commit to a deal or loan.

06Where do you work?+

We are based in London and work with UK clients by phone, video, and in person across England, Scotland, and Wales.

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