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Will gaming be the first mainstream use-case for NFTs? This piece looks at the recent boom in NFTs and how the world of gaming has and will continue to be relevant to the broader web3 discourse.
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The global games industry is undeniably massive, containing some of the worlds largest companies. We spoke to 4 top European investors and asked them what they thought was next for the industry.
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What is Deep Tech? Why are Investors suddenly interested in UK Deep Tech companies? From mRNA to Blockchain to Quantum Computing, this piece has you covered.
What is Video Game Tax Relief (VGTR) and how can UK Game Developers claim it? We took a look in this piece at the core components of the scheme and what you can do to prepare for your application.
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How many UK companies hit the coveted Unicorn status ($1bn+ valuation) in 2021? Have a read and find our who were their notable early backers, as well as how long they took to rise from $0 to $1bn.
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How do I claim Loss Relief on my EIS/SEIS investments? What happens when my EIS/SEIS investments fail? This RLC Ventures post will give you a quick overview of the questions you should consider.
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Our friends at Vestd had a look at the key things founders should consider when thinking about their startup equity - from how much to give away and what structures work best, Ifty looks at it all.
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Are you ready to pitch your startup to investors? Throughout this guide we explore the key criteria and documentation you should be considering prior to opening conversations with VC's and investors.
We cover how to assess product-market fit and what types of systematic approaches you can take to achieving PMF. At the early stages of start-ups journey, it is vital to be gearing towards this goal.
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Over the last 10-15 years there has been an increasing number of acquisitions of European games companies ($17bn+). In this piece, we looked at which incumbents were most active here in Europe.
What is Capital Gains Tax Deferral Relief? How can Investors take advantage of this relief through the EIS scheme? In this piece, we break down exactly how the process works for UK investors.
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Who are the most active games investors in Europe? Which VC funds invest in Video Games? Who should you speak to if you are launching a gaming startup? This top 10 list showcases the most active VC's.
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Getting investor calls in the diary can be hard, but we took a look at a few ways you can shift the power balance and have VC's knocking down your doors to speak to you about your startup.
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Calculating Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) can be very simple, but many founders don't offer a true or fair reflection of this figure at times. We discuss the benefits of accurately calculating MRR.
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RLC Ventures invests in early-stage companies changing the way we Play. With this is mind, the investment team wrote a high-level overview of the core trends that shaped the Video Games industry today
This article dives into how investors utilising the SEIS and EIS can claim carry back on their Investments, and benefit from previous tax years relief as well as current ones.
The RLC Ventures team take a look at the 5 most common reasons that startups are rejected by Venture Capital firms or Angel Investors when raising funding for their startups.
Have a read of the RLC Ventures top book recommendations for understanding and demystifying Venture Capital. From Peter Thiel's classic to the technical 'Venture Deals' there's something for everyone.
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We spoke to investors at Episode 1, Augmentum Fintech and Techstars to talk about the potential trends for 2021 within Venture Capital. Read the article to see what they said.
Be sure you are able to invest in SEIS and EIS by checking whether you are eligible according to the UK government.
We look at what an Angel Investor is, how you can find them and what questions you should be asking them once they are interested in investing in your company. What investments have they made before?
A review of the year 2020 at RLC Ventures. A strange year for many, but we were grateful to continue to do what we love which is back the best and brightest founders early on their journey.
Here is a list of over 100 questions that VCs and Investors could ask Founders in initial meetings. Being prepared as a founder/investor is extremely important.
Looking for tax-efficient investment ideas? This guide explores our top 5 tax-efficient investment schemes and will help you decide which ones best fit your priorities and preferences.
Raising capital for your startup is always difficult. Finding ways to save is always necessary. Read on how to claim R&D tax relief, how it can propel your business and save you time and money
It is looking as though the annual allowance on capital gains tax (CGT) in the UK is set to change in the coming months - we take a look at how this could play out for individual tax payers in the UK.
EIS and SEIS funds are managed investment vehicles, such as that of RLC Ventures, that enable individual investors to invest in a diverse portfolio of underlying EIS and SEIS eligible startups.
Here is a list of the Top 25 UK Angel Investors. Have a read to see who has invested in what and where their sector focuses are.
Knowing what VCs look for when negotiating terms is key to having a successful outcome and not getting startled by any surprising terms. Read for an in-depth analysis of what you may need to know.
An explanation to investors about how EIS Loss Relief works. Included in this blog is a worked example to simplify exactly how the process of loss relief works.
Applying for EIS/SEIS Advanced Assurance can improve the chances for founders to raise funding. Detailed in this post is what you may need to know when applying for the assurances.
There's no need to restrict your startup funding options to only VCs or Angels. If you’re looking for an alternative way to raise capital, then crowdfunding or venture builders could be for you.
Claiming SEIS tax relief can be a complicated task. Here is a step by step guide to filling out the SEIS tax form.
RLC Ventures have been shortlisted and won a number of awards in our short tenure as a fund. We are proud to be a part of fuelling the growth of early-stage UK start-ups and receiving recognition.
A short step-by-step guide to building an investment-winning pitch deck. Oliver runs through Airbnb's original Seed pitch deck and shares some advice around building your own.
You feel like you and your start-up are in the best position to raise capital – now what? Once you’ve made the decision to raise, there are a core set of questions you should consider.
Raising capital is a crucial part of your start-up journey. But before you explore your funding options, it's important you consider whether you're ready to raise capital. To help guide your thoughts
The infrastructure and ecosystem built in the South-West region of the UK is leading to a rise in the number of successful start-ups being born in the region and we outline some of the reasons why.
Voice technology has the ability to completely disrupt the way we live. Whilst we are years away from this, the application of voice in certain sectors is having a huge impact. This article takes a look at some of the sectors voice tech is impacting now and will impact in the future.
The RLC Ventures team outline the 5 most important tips for founders when pitching UK Investors and Angels. 1. Take Fundraising Seriously, 2. Research 3. Open Multiple Conversations
RLC Ventures Associate, Oliver Kicks, provides some commentary and insight for founders when it comes to the realities of Venture Capital in a Post-COVID world.
RLC Ventures list of EIS and SEIS funds allows potential investors to compare and contrast the tax relief offerings available in the UK.
What is Video Game Tax Relief (VGTR) and how can UK Game Developers claim it? We took a look in this piece at the core components of the scheme and what you can do to prepare for your application.
Our friends at Vestd had a look at the key things founders should consider when thinking about their startup equity - from how much to give away and what structures work best, Ifty looks at it all.
Are you ready to pitch your startup to investors? Throughout this guide we explore the key criteria and documentation you should be considering prior to opening conversations with VC's and investors.
We cover how to assess product-market fit and what types of systematic approaches you can take to achieving PMF. At the early stages of start-ups journey, it is vital to be gearing towards this goal.
Over the last 10-15 years there has been an increasing number of acquisitions of European games companies ($17bn+). In this piece, we looked at which incumbents were most active here in Europe.
Who are the most active games investors in Europe? Which VC funds invest in Video Games? Who should you speak to if you are launching a gaming startup? This top 10 list showcases the most active VC's.
Getting investor calls in the diary can be hard, but we took a look at a few ways you can shift the power balance and have VC's knocking down your doors to speak to you about your startup.
Calculating Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) can be very simple, but many founders don't offer a true or fair reflection of this figure at times. We discuss the benefits of accurately calculating MRR.
The RLC Ventures team take a look at the 5 most common reasons that startups are rejected by Venture Capital firms or Angel Investors when raising funding for their startups.
We look at what an Angel Investor is, how you can find them and what questions you should be asking them once they are interested in investing in your company. What investments have they made before?
Here is a list of over 100 questions that VCs and Investors could ask Founders in initial meetings. Being prepared as a founder/investor is extremely important.
Raising capital for your startup is always difficult. Finding ways to save is always necessary. Read on how to claim R&D tax relief, how it can propel your business and save you time and money
Knowing what VCs look for when negotiating terms is key to having a successful outcome and not getting startled by any surprising terms. Read for an in-depth analysis of what you may need to know.
Applying for EIS/SEIS Advanced Assurance can improve the chances for founders to raise funding. Detailed in this post is what you may need to know when applying for the assurances.
There's no need to restrict your startup funding options to only VCs or Angels. If you’re looking for an alternative way to raise capital, then crowdfunding or venture builders could be for you.
A short step-by-step guide to building an investment-winning pitch deck. Oliver runs through Airbnb's original Seed pitch deck and shares some advice around building your own.
You feel like you and your start-up are in the best position to raise capital – now what? Once you’ve made the decision to raise, there are a core set of questions you should consider.
Raising capital is a crucial part of your start-up journey. But before you explore your funding options, it's important you consider whether you're ready to raise capital. To help guide your thoughts
The RLC Ventures team outline the 5 most important tips for founders when pitching UK Investors and Angels. 1. Take Fundraising Seriously, 2. Research 3. Open Multiple Conversations
How do I claim Loss Relief on my EIS/SEIS investments? What happens when my EIS/SEIS investments fail? This RLC Ventures post will give you a quick overview of the questions you should consider.
What is Capital Gains Tax Deferral Relief? How can Investors take advantage of this relief through the EIS scheme? In this piece, we break down exactly how the process works for UK investors.
This article dives into how investors utilising the SEIS and EIS can claim carry back on their Investments, and benefit from previous tax years relief as well as current ones.
Be sure you are able to invest in SEIS and EIS by checking whether you are eligible according to the UK government.
Looking for tax-efficient investment ideas? This guide explores our top 5 tax-efficient investment schemes and will help you decide which ones best fit your priorities and preferences.
It is looking as though the annual allowance on capital gains tax (CGT) in the UK is set to change in the coming months - we take a look at how this could play out for individual tax payers in the UK.
EIS and SEIS funds are managed investment vehicles, such as that of RLC Ventures, that enable individual investors to invest in a diverse portfolio of underlying EIS and SEIS eligible startups.
An explanation to investors about how EIS Loss Relief works. Included in this blog is a worked example to simplify exactly how the process of loss relief works.
Claiming SEIS tax relief can be a complicated task. Here is a step by step guide to filling out the SEIS tax form.
RLC Ventures have been shortlisted and won a number of awards in our short tenure as a fund. We are proud to be a part of fuelling the growth of early-stage UK start-ups and receiving recognition.
RLC Ventures list of EIS and SEIS funds allows potential investors to compare and contrast the tax relief offerings available in the UK.
Will gaming be the first mainstream use-case for NFTs? This piece looks at the recent boom in NFTs and how the world of gaming has and will continue to be relevant to the broader web3 discourse.
The global games industry is undeniably massive, containing some of the worlds largest companies. We spoke to 4 top European investors and asked them what they thought was next for the industry.
What is Deep Tech? Why are Investors suddenly interested in UK Deep Tech companies? From mRNA to Blockchain to Quantum Computing, this piece has you covered.
How many UK companies hit the coveted Unicorn status ($1bn+ valuation) in 2021? Have a read and find our who were their notable early backers, as well as how long they took to rise from $0 to $1bn.
RLC Ventures invests in early-stage companies changing the way we Play. With this is mind, the investment team wrote a high-level overview of the core trends that shaped the Video Games industry today
Have a read of the RLC Ventures top book recommendations for understanding and demystifying Venture Capital. From Peter Thiel's classic to the technical 'Venture Deals' there's something for everyone.
We spoke to investors at Episode 1, Augmentum Fintech and Techstars to talk about the potential trends for 2021 within Venture Capital. Read the article to see what they said.
A review of the year 2020 at RLC Ventures. A strange year for many, but we were grateful to continue to do what we love which is back the best and brightest founders early on their journey.
Here is a list of the Top 25 UK Angel Investors. Have a read to see who has invested in what and where their sector focuses are.
The infrastructure and ecosystem built in the South-West region of the UK is leading to a rise in the number of successful start-ups being born in the region and we outline some of the reasons why.
Voice technology has the ability to completely disrupt the way we live. Whilst we are years away from this, the application of voice in certain sectors is having a huge impact. This article takes a look at some of the sectors voice tech is impacting now and will impact in the future.
RLC Ventures Associate, Oliver Kicks, provides some commentary and insight for founders when it comes to the realities of Venture Capital in a Post-COVID world.