Founder Collaboration Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit

Updated 17 October 2025

This Founder Collaboration Agreement outlines the key terms for potential founders developing a business concept and related technology before incorporating a start-up company. It covers the assignment of intellectual property to the future company, initial share ownership, and provisions for selling the intellectual property prior to incorporation. The agreement is structured as a deed to avoid issues with lack of consideration.

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