Get your startup paperwork ready for accelerator applications and early momentum

This is usually a strong fit when your startup is no longer just an idea and other people are starting to assess it. That might mean an accelerator application, a pilot with a commercial partner, early investor discussions, or bringing in your first contractor, employee or advisor. The value is in getting several core documents aligned at once. If you mainly need one specialist document, a narrower service may be better. If you are already deep into a priced round or complex due diligence, extra work may be needed beyond this fixed-fee.

A lot of startups reach this stage with important points still handled informally. Common examples include founders relying on verbal understandings, advisors helping without written terms, contractors creating valuable work without clear IP wording, or early hires being engaged on documents that do not reflect the real arrangement. This service helps bring those issues into the open and put core paperwork in place. It can improve your legal position and highlight next steps, but it is not a promise that every accelerator, investor or commercial partner will ask for exactly the same documents.

Yes. Many founders use this service before any formal raise begins because accelerators often look at the same fundamentals that investors later care about, such as founder alignment, ownership of work, advisor arrangements and whether the early team is documented properly. Getting those basics in place can make your business look more organised and can surface issues while they are still easier to address. If fundraising later moves into term sheets, convertibles or equity documents, that would usually call for a separate fundraising service rather than this broader readiness work.

The health check is a practical review of common early-stage legal weak spots based on the information and documents you provide. For example, we may look at whether founder roles and expectations are documented, whether advisor involvement is covered, whether early hires are using suitable paperwork, and whether there are obvious gaps around confidentiality or ownership of work. It is not a full due diligence exercise or a substitute for specialist advice in every area. Instead, it helps identify where your startup looks reasonably covered and where further legal work may be worth prioritising.

Once instructed, we gather the details needed for the included documents, such as founder roles, any advisor involvement, how your early team is engaged and what paperwork already exists. A lawyer then prepares the listed documents and carries out the startup legal check described on this page. You will receive the completed work and can ask questions about the included deliverables. Timing will depend on how quickly instructions and background documents are provided, and whether the arrangements are straightforward or involve unusual ownership, hiring or commercial points.

Working with us is simple. Start by submitting an enquiry through our website using the form at the top of this page or on our Get Started page. A legal project manager will review your enquiry within 1 business day and reach out to understand your needs.

They'll send you a fixed fee quote outlining costs, scope, and timing. If you're happy, you can accept and sign our engagement letter online. Once that's done, we'll connect you with an expert lawyer who will complete your project via email, phone, or video chat, with the timing confirmed in your quote.

If you're not looking for help with a specific matter, explore our platform, which offers free templates, tools to get your business set up, and even a free tier to get started. Whether you need legal support or just want to browse resources, we've got you covered.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from £100 to £1,500 depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Sprintlaw UK operates fully virtually, with the team working online across the UK to provide support to startups and small businesses nationwide. Many of our team are based in London and often meet at co-working offices, but our operations remain fully digital, ensuring flexibility and efficiency for both our clients and team.