M&R LaunchPad vs SpindUp

LaunchPad is a free App for early stage technology companies and scales-ups, providing access to: essential ‘Need to Know’ legal guidance, free informative events as well as ‘must watch’ recorded events, news and updates and a like- minded LaunchPad community. “Need to Know” guides are broken down into bite size chunks, highlighting key points to consider on topics such as Setting up your Company, Raising Finance, Protecting your Intellectual Property, Duties of Directors, E-commerce and the Internet, Leasing premises, Taking on Employees and incentivising them, plus much more. The team of lawyers behind LaunchPad are experienced in working with tech companies from start- ups to multinationals, and also have experience across both the private and public sectors, they will understand the journey you are on, and also the markets you are looking to work with. LaunchPad is powered by Mills & Reeve, a national UK law firm, and a member of a network created to deliver global support using local lawyers who understand local practices and markets.

SpindUp is a startup-to-startup collaboration platform designed to help founders move beyond “coffee chats” and into real traction. Browse startup profiles on the Home feed, where each startup clearly lists what they need and what they can offer. If you’re interested, send a Like. When two startups Like each other, they become a Match and can start a conversation to explore a pilot, partnership, or early customer relationship. Key features • Startup profiles with clear Needs and Offers • Home feed browsing with Like / Save actions • A dedicated tab to manage Likes (Received / Sent) and Matches • Messaging after a Match to start collaborations • Reporting tools to help keep the community safe SpindUp is currently in active development. We welcome feedback on usability, onboarding clarity, and overall experience.