The Nire blog

Insights for founders raising capital and VC fund managers building smarter pipelines.

For founders 21 June 2026 9 min read

Pre-seed vs Seed vs Series A: What UK Founders Actually Need to Know

The differences between stages are confusing because the goalposts keep moving. Here is what each stage actually means in 2026 for UK founders.

For founders 14 June 2026 8 min read

How to Research a VC Fund Before You Pitch

Most founders waste their best pitch slots on poorly researched VCs. Here is a practical framework for researching any fund in under 30 minutes.

For founders 7 June 2026 7 min read

What VC Fund Managers Actually Look For in a First Meeting

Most founders prepare the wrong things. Here is what fund managers are actually evaluating, and how to walk in ready.