--- title: "Raise Before a Round" id: "18061" type: "products" slug: "raise-before-a-round" published_at: "2019-10-10T17:25:33+00:00" modified_at: "2025-12-12T15:58:21+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/ie/raise/raise-before-a-round/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/ie/raise/raise-before-a-round.md" --- - [Raise](https://seedlegals.com/ie/raise/) Raise Before a Round [Share Option Scheme](https://seedlegals.com/ie/grow/share-options-scheme/) # Raise ahead of a funding round Our SeedFAST advance subscription agreements let you raise investment before a funding round. Ready to sign in minutes. [Talk to an expert](https://hello.seedlegals.com/zs/h1B3no) [Start Free](https://app.seedlegals.com/signup) ## Introducing SeedFAST #### Raise before a funding round Investors subscribe for shares in your next funding round in exchange for cash now. #### Decide your valuation later SeedFASTs convert into shares later, giving you time to grow your future valuation. #### Internationally accepted SeedFASTs are internationally accepted. ## Here's how it works - #### Create a SeedFAST It's one investment per SeedFAST, or as many as you want, it's easy to set up and send out. - #### Set your deal terms Investors are usually given a 10% to 20% discount on the next round share price. - #### Receive your funds Once your investor signs they send you the cash directly. - #### Help is on hand Our team of funding experts are available on instant chat any time. [#!](#!) [#!](#!) ## SeedFAST, perfect for international investments SeedFAST is a carefully constructed, simple and now incredibly popular alternative to a convertible note. Plus it's suitable for US investors and UK SEIS/EIS compatible. [Try our SeedFAST equity dilution calculator](/resources/equity-dilution-calculator/%20) ## Low transparent pricing It's the best value in town. Perfect for fast investments ### SeedFAST Raise before a round with our SEIS/EIS-friendly advanced subscription agreement. From €120 [How much will my SeedFAST cost me?](https://seedlegals.com/ie/pricing/) ##### What's included? - SeedFAST Agreement - Investor Consent Notice - Shareholders Resolution - Board Minutes - Unlimited help from our support team ##### How it works - 1Create a free SeedLegals account - 2Enter your investment details - 3Invite your investor to review and sign on SeedLegals - 4Your investor transfers you the funds directly Requires any subscription plan (first7 days free) [Get started free](https://app.seedlegals.com/signup%20) ## Frequently asked questions Still have questions? [Get in touch](/contact/) - What is a SeedFAST? A SeedFAST is a type of Advance Subscription Agreement. These are individual, super simple, super quick agreements for future equity in the company where investors will pre-pay for shares that will then be allocated in the next funding round. - When should I use a SeedFAST SeedFASTs should be used as a bridge to a later funding round (that will usually take place within a year), when you need to quickly take in a small amount of investment and you don’t want to commit to a valuation. - When does the investor get issued equity? The SeedFAST Agreement will convert to equity at the next funding round, when you raise above a preset qualifying amount, or at the long stop date, the date at which it will automatically convert if you don’t raise any more funds. - Are SeedFASTs SEIS/EIS compliant for UK investors? Yes! SeedFAST Agreements are SEIS and EIS compliant! As long as you convert the SeedFAST investor to equity within six months of them sending over the funds. - When can investors claim their SEIS/EIS relief? Investors can claim their SEIS/EIS tax relief in the tax year in which the shares were issued. This means that the investors won’t be able to claim their relief until the SeedFAST Agreement converts to equity. [Get in touch](/contact/) ## You’re in safe hands Our team of legal and funding experts have helped thousands of entrepreneurs raise money and grow their businesses. - ##### Beautifully organised Your company's core agreements, all in one place - ##### Secure signatures Share and collect signatures online via SeedLegals - ##### Backed by real lawyers Create the exact documents you need at every stage of growth - ##### Serious about security Your information stays safe and confidential in our secure system - ##### Helpful humans Talk to one of our friendly team anytime on live chat - ##### Extra protection Don't worry, our insurance covers claims related to our platform ## We’ve helped over 35,000 startups From food to FinTech and beyond, join thousands of startups who use SeedLegals to start, raise and grow faster. - - - - - - [More customer stories](/customers/) - The reality is you’re on a journey; fundraising is so much about the narrative. SeedLegals allows you to tell the right story at the right time with the right legal documents for different types of investors. ##### Louise Doherty Founder & CEO, Yoller - SeedLegals held our hand through complex investor negotiations and even picked up on some errors produced by our previous lawyers which were a well-known City law firm! ##### Alex Templeton Founder & CEO, Qured - One of the great things about SeedLegals is that it is designed to be appropriate for the round and the stage of the business. They keep it simple. It feels like they really understand that. ##### Alex Rainey Co-founder & CEO, Pluto - How do I get all the businesses I invest in to use SeedLegals? ##### Alexander Wyndham Angel Investor , The Family - It's easy to forget about the legal side of things but SeedLegals make things really easy to understand. 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