UK Founder Series: The Conversation Series


Welcome to Orrick’s UK Founders Series, where expert-led videos guide startup founders through the key challenges of building and growing a business.

Each video features practical insights on topics such as university spin-outs, fundraising, regulatory compliance, and data privacy—delivered by members of our leading London team. Whether you’re navigating IP issues or preparing for investment, our video series provides clear, actionable advice to support your success at every stage.

Explore our collection to learn more and stay ahead.

 

University Spin-Outs
  2 minute watch | November.26.2025

Orrick’s James Badge highlights the crucial legal steps founders and university researchers must navigate when forming a spin-out – from securing intellectual property rights and negotiating licensing terms to structuring the new company and aligning with university policies.

UK Founder Series: University Spin-Outs - James Badge

 

Fundraising Fundamentals
  2 minute watch | November.26.2025

Whether you're raising your first round, handling investor due diligence, or building strong management practices, our team shares actionable insights to support founders through every phase of growth. Rachel Leigh and Kristy Hart share practical guidance to help early-stage companies scale with confidence.

UK Founder Series: Fundraising Fundamentals - Rachel Leigh and Kristy Hart

 

UK National Security Act
  1 minute watch | November.26.2025

Victoria Newbold breaks down how the UK’s National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) affects transactions involving controlling interests – outlining when mandatory notifications apply, how the review process works and the significant risks of closing a deal without required clearance.

UK Founder Series: UK National Security Act - Vic Newbold

 

Emerging Regulations
  1 minute watch | November.26.2025

Alex Sobolev explains how UK startups can build strong privacy compliance plans, address key security risks and choose the right third-party data storage solutions to stay ahead of evolving regulations.

UK Founder Series: Emerging Regulations - Alex Sobolev