Build fast. Build right. Build to last.

Make sure the company, not a founder or a past contractor, owns the code, data, models and brand.

SEIS, EIS, EMI and funding paperwork done so the next raise is easier, not harder.

What to put in place as soon as you start collecting data, including the rules already in force in 2026.

What to handle at each stage, and the mistakes founders make when speed outruns the paperwork.

Training data, model providers, outputs and EU AI Act exposure, with a checklist you can work through.

The red flags buyers spot quickly, and how to clear them before they reach valuation.