Delaware Flip & Raise:
A New Way for UK Startups to Fast Track US Funding

Most US venture capital firms and angel investors prefer investing in Delaware C-Corps due to the state’s investor-friendly laws and established corporate governance standards. A Delaware Flip helps UK startups expand into the US and raise capital faster.

The timeline varies depending on your company’s complexity, but with Flip & Raise, the process is streamlined—legal setup, cap table restructuring, and incorporation can typically be completed in a matter of weeks.

Costs can vary based on legal, tax, and compliance requirements. Flip & Raise bundles the Delaware Flip with fundraising support into a single package, making it more cost-effective than pursuing each step independently.

If your startup is incorporated in the UK, digital-first, generating stable revenue, and planning to raise from US investors, then a Delaware Flip is usually the right move.

Flippa Invest offers exposure to the biggest network of accredited investors in the industry and at the lowest fees in the market. Your deal will get solicited to high net-worths, family offices and private equity firms with valuable experience operating, acquiring and selling online businesses.

Only accredited investors with an account on Flippa will be able to view your round. To access your dealroom they will need to sign an NDA.

We charge a flat fee of US$3,500 to launch your round on Flippa Invest. This includes helping your prepare a fundraising page and marketing it to 80,000+ accredited investors registered on the platform using our proprietary AI-driven matching algorithm.

Getting a round launched on Flippa Invest can take as little as two weeks from submitting an application to launching. It all depends on how well prepared you are for fundraising. This includes having all necessary information about your business, pitch and deal terms on hand. Once you pass our review process, we will work together on creating your fundraising page after which your round will launch to 80,000+ accredited investors.

We do not offer investment advice but our investors on the platform tend to evaluate businesses on a combination of past financial performance and future opportunities. Other factors may be considered if you have raised previously and depending on your prior successes.

Accredited investors are individuals or entities permitted to invest in private, unregistered securities, such as venture capital and hedge funds. To qualify, individuals must earn at least $200,000 annually (or $300,000 with a spouse) or have a net worth over $1 million, excluding their primary residence. Entities qualify if they have assets over $5 million or if all equity owners are accredited. These criteria ensure that accredited investors can handle the risks associated with higher-risk investment opportunities.

We offer Flippa Invest as an exclusive platform under Reg D, which means that only accredited investors can invest in the opportunities presented thereon. The minimum investment amount for each accredited investor starts at $2,500 on Group Raises and $5,000 on Direct Raises.

A Special Purpose Vehicle/Entity (“SPV”) is a business entity that has a single limited purpose. Also sometimes referred to as Roll-Up Vehicles (RUVs), SPVs are often created to protect assets and separate liabilities of a parent or subsidiary company and roll-up investors under one line item on a cap table. Each SPV, which may share the same managing and sponsoring entity (an “SPV Organizer”), has its own operating structure, ownership structure, balance sheet, and is financially independent of any other SPV with the same SPV Organizer. While an SPV can be any entity type, they are usually either a limited liability company (LLC) or a limited partnership (LP).
A Sydecar SPV allows investors to pool funds into an SPV, allowing this investment vehicle to acquire and manage a specific asset (or multiple assets). Sydecar’s SPV product is a simple and flexible way to structure an investment fund.

We can still help, but more complex flips may involve extra steps and, therefore, an additional fee. Talk to us and we’ll advise based on your setup.

Yes. If you haven’t raised SEIS/EIS or don’t need HMRC pre-clearance, the cost of your flip may be lower. Contact us for more information on your particular case.

Not necessarily. Flip & Raise is designed to preserve SEIS/EIS eligibility where applicable, ensuring UK founders don’t lose valuable tax incentives while preparing for US expansion.

No, but we can help with that when you’re ready. Advance Assurance is a separate service and can be added on later.

Yes. Price includes a 1-year subscription to SeedLegals US. This gives you access to raise SAFEs from US investors, manage your cap table, and more.

Absolutely. Just get in touch with the team and we’ll talk you through what’s included and what it would cost for your business.

No. Flippa promotes your round to its network of accredited investors, but investment outcomes aren’t guaranteed. Your listing will be reviewed before going live; investor interest depends.