The Tech Startup Accountant London Founders Trust
Scaling a tech company requires more than just bookkeeping. From maximizing R&D tax credits London claims to structuring SEIS/EIS for investors, we provide the financial infrastructure you need to grow fast.
The "Growth Partner"
Financial Fuel for Your Startup
In the tech world, cash is oxygen. You cannot afford to leave money on the table or scare off investors with a messy cap table. At Sara Coopers, we speak your language. We aren’t just accountants; we are strategic partners for the digital economy. Whether you are bootstrapping a SaaS product or raising Series A, our tech startup accountant London team helps you extend your runway and optimize your burn rate.
What We Do
Complete Startup Financial Services
R&D Tax Credits London
Innovating? We help you claim back up to 33% of your development costs. We handle the technical report and financial calculation to maximize your cash rebate from HMRC.
EIS Tax Relief Advisors
Raising capital? We secure SEIS and EIS advance assurance, making your company 30-50% more attractive to angel investors by offering them tax breaks.
EMI Schemes
Attract top talent without burning cash. We help you set up Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) share option schemes to reward your key employees tax-efficiently
Virtual Finance Team
You don’t need a full-time CFO yet. We provide monthly management accounts, burn rate analysis, and board reporting to keep you investment ready.
Who We Help
From MVP to IPO
We support founders at every stage of the lifecycles
Pre-Seed:
We handle your company formation, VAT registration, and initial IP protection strategies.
Growth Stage:
As your tech startup accountant London, we automate your revenue recognition (SaaS metrics) and manage international tax compliance.
Exit:
Selling? We advise on Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs’ Relief) to ensure you keep more of your exit proceeds.
Why Sara Coopers?
Built for the Modern Founder
The Tech Stack: We don’t use paper. We integrate Xero with your CRM (HubSpot), payment gateway (Stripe), and expense tools (Dext) for real-time data.
Speed of Execution: Startups move fast. We provide quick turnarounds on management accounts and R&D claims so you always have the cash you need.
Investor Ready: We know what VCs look for. We ensure your data room is clean and your financials withstand due diligence.
frequently asked question
If you are solving a technical uncertainty (e.g., writing custom code, algorithms, or engineering), you likely qualify. Our R&D tax credits London team can give you a free assessment.
SEIS is for very early-stage companies (raising up to £250k), offering 50% tax relief to investors. EIS is for larger raises, offering 30%. As EIS tax relief advisors, we handle both.
Yes. If you sell digital services (SaaS) globally, we manage the complex “Place of Supply” rules and VAT MOSS requirements.