Private equity doesn’t have to mean losing control or selling out. Learn the 7 truths every UK founder should know before signing a PE deal—plus how Founder Capital does it differently.

More founders are ditching the bank and turning to private credit—here’s why. We break down what it is, how it works, and why Found Credit is helping UK businesses grow without dilution.

Startup grants are confusing, opaque, and often out of reach—unless you know exactly where to look. Found Funding simplifies the process. This blog breaks down how it works, who it’s for, and why it’s helping UK founders unlock hidden capital

Equity, debt, grants—what’s the difference, and which one’s right for your business? This plain-English guide breaks down the three types of capital UK founders should understand, and how Founder Capital helps you use them the smart way.

Private equity has a bad name—and sometimes, it deserves it. But not all PE is cut-throat and corporate. At Founder Capital, we use it to grow service-based firms across the UK with care, modernisation, and long-term value. This guide explains how our AD Group Fund works—and why it’s different.

Finance in the UK is broken—biased, bureaucratic, and built for insiders. At Founder Capital, we’re changing that. From private equity for service-based SMEs to founder-first VC and accessible private credit, we’re rewriting the funding playbook. This post breaks down what’s wrong with the system and how we’re building something radically better—backing founders, not just pitch decks.