FINANCE SUPPORT FOR EARLY-STAGE FOUNDERS

Expert accounting for UK-based founders in their first 18 months. Priced to be accessible from day one

Join our Founders Launchpad and get expert accounting support, designed and priced specifically for early-stage teams ready to help you build and grow.

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What is the Founders Launchpad?

This is our full accounting service for early-stage founders, led by a team of purpose-led experts and priced to be accessible from day one.

Delivered by Thrive, a B Corp-certified, net zero-aligned firm. We work with founders building something that genuinely matters.

Sustainability runs through every part of how we work. That’s not a line, it’s why we built this.

You deserve proper financial support from day one.

Traditional accounting services are too expensive and oversized for where you are right now. It’s the classic Catch-22: you need an experienced accountant to scale but can’t afford one until you’ve scaled.

Is this for me?

You’re probably a fit if:

  • You’re UK-based and within your first 18 months of incorporating
  • You’re building something expertise-led — innovative tech, a knowledge-intensive service, something that scales through reputation
  • You don’t yet have an accountant who properly understands what you’re building

It’s just £95/month + your Xero subscription.

We’ve priced this to make proper finance support accessible to early-stage founders, without cutting corners.

Join any time in your first 18 months. £95/month for the duration — after that, we’ll agree pricing based on where you’ve got to.
No catch-up fees. No long-term contracts. No hidden costs.

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What’s Included?

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This is our full start-up service, it’s everything you need to build solid financial foundations while you grow:

  • Annual accounts & corporation tax return
  • Director payroll (incl. RTI submissions)
  • VAT review & filing (you draft, we check & submit)
  • Confirmation statement filing
  • R&D tax credit pre-notification (if applicable)
  • Quarterly 45-minute strategic finance check-ins
  • Quick queries (under 10 minutes)
  • Xero & Dext setup support (you just cover the subscriptions)
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Optional add-ons (available as you grow)

  • Full bookkeeping
  • Employee payroll (beyond directors)
  • SEIS/EIS advice & execution
  • R&D tax credit claims (via trusted partners)
  • Funding strategy & pitch support

Not sure what you need right now?

We can chat and guide you through what matters now, and what can wait.

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Good to know: we only take 10 founders per quarter. 

We keep numbers deliberately small — a limited intake each quarter so every founder gets proper attention.
When we have spaces, we say so.

Join any time in your first 18 months post-incorporation.
No catch. Just the right support at the right time.

Here’s what happens when you apply:

1

Apply for the next intake

Fill out a short Typeform. We’ll check for fit and arrange a quick intro call.

2

Onboarding (Month 0)

We’ll get to know your business, complete necessary checks, and set up your finance systems (Xero, Payroll, etc).

3

Ongoing support (Months 1–18)

You’ll receive everything included in the programme, with strategic check-ins every quarter to ensure you’re on track.

4

Review & progress (Month 18)

Ready to scale? Move into our full service, or we can help you wind down or find the right next step.

You’re backed by
Thrive

We’re Thrive: progressive, purpose-driven accountants helping founders balance people, planet and profit.

We are:

  • Mission-aligned: We work with founders driving scalable impact
  • Experienced: Led by James Lizars, former Finance Director, sustainable business specialist and author of Catalyst: How Accountants can be the Agents of Change in the Net Zero Transition. Find out more about James here
  • Supportive: Clear, strategic, humans who understand your goals – no jargon, no overwhelm
  • Credible: Thrive is a B Corp, trusted by founders and investors alike
  • Committed: We show up consistently, your success is our success, quite literally.

You build the future. We’ll handle the finance.

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I didn’t realise how much mental load this would take off. I finally feel like my finances are in safe hands

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Your FAQs answered

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What accounting support do I actually need?

You’ll need to file annual accounts, manage tax deadlines, keep payroll compliant, and stay on top of your numbers. We handle all of that—and give proactive guidance along the way.
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Why is this only £95/month?

Because early-stage founders need proper support before they can afford to pay for it. We’ve priced this to make that possible without cutting corners.
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What happens after 18 months?

You can progress into our full service, or we’ll help you transition to another provider- or wind things down if needed. No awkwardness, no stress.
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Can I add more services as I grow?

Yes. From employee payroll to funding strategy, we offer flexible add-ons as your needs evolve.
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Can I leave early?

Absolutely. Cancel any time with 30 days’ notice. We’ll support a smooth transition – no hard feelings.

Ready to Apply?

Only 10 spots per intake to ensure you get the expertise and attention you need. 

This isn’t your side hustle, and we treat it that way.

Not quite ready for a full-time accountant but need that type of input? Let us take finance off your plate – properly. 

No more guesswork. No more mental load..

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