July 7, 2026

Raising US investment as a UK or European founder? At some point the same question lands: do you need a Delaware C Corp, or can you raise into your UK Ltd? This guide compares both, covers the SEIS, EIS and QSBS tax picture, and explains what running the US entity involves.

US investors do not fund a pitch deck alone. They fund a company that holds up under due diligence. This checklist is a founder self-audit across the six areas investors examine before they wire: entity, cap table, IP, US employment, bookkeeping, and US presence. Find your gaps before they do.