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Top 36 SEIS and EIS Tools Every UK Startup Needs in 2025

Why You Need the Right Startup Investment Tools

Raising early-stage capital in the UK? SEIS and EIS reliefs can save investors up to 50% in Income Tax. But the paperwork and compliance can feel brutal. That’s where the right startup investment tools come in.

Imagine tracking your investor pitches, managing tax forms, and keeping everyone on the same page—all in one place. No more hunting through email chains. No more pilfering spreadsheets. And bonus: you’ll feel like a fintech wizard.

We’ve rounded up 36 of the best SEIS and EIS tools for 2025. These are the go-to platforms, CRMs and apps that save time and sanity. Ready? Let’s dive in.

  1. SeedLegals
    Streamlines legal docs for SEIS/EIS rounds. No more lawyer delays.

  2. SeedRS Insights
    Monitor eligibility and compliance checks in real time.

  3. Gov.uk SEIS/EIS Hub
    The official guide on schemes, thresholds and deadlines.

  4. Capdesk
    Equity management with automated share registers for SEIS/EIS.

  5. Shoobx
    Handles digital signatures and all your company filings.

  6. Dext Prepare
    Automates expense reports and validates receipts for audits.

2. Fundraising Platforms

  1. Oriel IPO
    Commission-free investment marketplace built for SEIS/EIS. Curated deals, transparent fees and handy educational guides.

  2. Crowdcube
    Large community, regulated equity crowdfunding with clear tax incentive labels.

  3. Seedrs
    User-friendly pitch pages and straightforward investor updates.

  4. InvestingZone
    Dedicated EIS and SEIS portal with filterable project listings.

  5. Angels Den
    Matches tech founders to angel networks; many startups qualify for EIS/SEIS.

  6. Crowd for Angels
    Mini investments from £25 and full access to SEIS/EIS reliefs.

3. Investor Relations & CRM

  1. Dealroom
    Track investor engagement, news mentions and competitive intel.

  2. HubSpot CRM
    Custom pipelines for early-stage rounds and automated reminders.

  3. Pipedrive
    Visual deal boards with a “priority” flag for your high-potential investors.

  4. Affinity
    Relationship intelligence that sifts through emails to find warm leads.

  5. Foundersuite
    Investor database plus email templates and pitch deck hosting.

  6. Copper
    Integrates with Gmail and tracks every pitch in one feed.

4. Tax and Accounting Platforms

  1. Xero
    Bank feeds, invoicing and add-ons that flag SEIS/EIS donations.

  2. QuickBooks Online
    Automated bookkeeping and custom tags for tax relief tracking.

  3. FreeAgent
    Built for UK SMEs; sends HMRC-ready summaries with one click.

  4. TaxScouts
    UK tax experts on demand. Upload docs, get your SEIS/EIS forms done.

  5. Crunch
    Combines accounting, payroll and coaching for tax-efficient growth.

  6. Capium
    Cloud-based accounts software with SEIS/EIS templates baked in.

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5. Analytics & Reporting

  1. Baremetrics
    Real-time dashboard on MRR, ARR and churn—great for investor updates.

  2. ChartMogul
    Dive into cohorts and see how your SEIS/EIS investors behave over time.

  3. ProfitWell
    Free metrics for early-stage startups. Track bookings and revenue.

  4. Google Data Studio
    Customisable reports that blend financials and investor KPIs.

  5. Tableaux Online
    Drag-and-drop dashboards that shine at board meetings.

  6. Fathom Analytics
    Privacy-first web stats. Show investors who’s really visiting your site.

6. Planning & Pitch Deck Tools

  1. Pitch
    Collaborative deck builder with investor-worthy templates.

  2. Canva for Enterprise
    Easy infographic creation for your SEIS/EIS benefits section.

  3. Prezi
    Non-linear slides to hook your audience from minute one.

  4. Storydoc
    Turn static PDFs into interactive, click-through narratives.

7. Content & Education Resources

  1. Maggie’s AutoBlog
    An AI-powered platform that automatically generates SEO and GEO-targeted blog content based on your startup’s offerings. Perfect for keeping investors in the loop with fresh posts.

  2. Oriel IPO Learning Centre
    Webinars, guides and cheat sheets on SEIS/EIS compliance. All free.

Bringing It All Together

With these startup investment tools, you’ll slash admin time. You’ll keep investors happy. And you’ll ensure full compliance with SEIS and EIS regimes.

But tools are only half the story. You still need to build relationships, craft a compelling pitch, and stay on top of deadlines. That’s where platforms like Oriel IPO stand out: they’re commission-free, curated, and focused on making your life easier.

Ready to put these tools to work? Say goodbye to tax headaches and hello to smooth fundraising.

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