Quoroom

22/10/2026

🎧 New episode of the Investor Returns Podcast

85% of VC money still goes to all-male founding teams, after 20 years of tracking the data.

Our CEO Ulyana Shtybel sits down with David Fogel, Founding Partner at Alma Angels, one of Europe's largest angel communities backing female founders:
→ Why "there aren't enough female founders" is really a deal-flow bias
→ How to build an angel portfolio of 15–20 startups
→ How much to invest per startup
→ SEIS/EIS and the UK's untapped angel investors

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/chdsYZfaWqk

Educational content, not investment advice. Investing in early-stage companies is high risk.

25/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful to everyone who trusted Quoroom in 2025 and has been part of our journey.
Wishing you calm holidays, fresh energy, and a strong start to the year ahead.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a positive year ahead ✨🎄

11/12/2025

Check it out! Quoroom is on the Top 100 Rising Ukrainian🇺🇦 Startups 2026!
So proud to build a British–Ukrainian company with deep roots and big dreams 💙💛 🇺🇦 🇬🇧

19/06/2025

🎧 From Failed Bets to Smart Checks: An Angel’s Hard-Earned Rules with Ulyana Shtybel, CEO of Quoroom, and Jan Paul van Driel Jan Paul van Driel, founder of StrategicFit — now on YouTube.

Seasoned investor Jan Paul shares powerful insights drawn from over 20 years in angel investing — lessons sharp enough to quote and flexible enough to apply to your own venture or investment journey.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why most early-stage bets fail
• When and how to reserve capital for follow-on rounds
• Red flags and “green lights” when evaluating founders
• Early traction signals that matter more than flashy decks

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube now.

Can Your First Angel Investment Be a Winner? In the new episode Jan Paul van Driel, seasoned investor and founder of StrategicFit, shares his lessons from 20...

11/06/2025

💡In our latest article, we dive into the top 3 employee incentive schemes: EMI options, unapproved options, and growth shares.
These schemes help you bring in and keep great talent, while saving on taxes and protecting your company's equity.

Read the full article and find the perfect fit for your team!

Explore UK equity incentive schemes like EMI options, unapproved options, and growth shares. Learn their key differences, tax benefits, and business use cases.

11/06/2025

Quoroom is now part of the Google for Startups family!

We’re excited to share that Quoroom has been selected to receive funding from Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund!

Beyond the funding, this partnership opens up incredible opportunities: hands-on mentorship, expert product support, and access to Google’s global network — all of which will help us scale Quoroom’s platform for VC funds, angel clubs, and private companies across Europe, Ukraine, and worldwide 🌍 🇪🇺 🇺🇦.

This is more than just a milestone — it’s a strong validation of the work we’re doing to simplify and modernize investment operations, and a big step forward in accelerating our mission.

We’re proud to stand alongside so many outstanding startups in the final Google for Startups cohort → https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-ukraine-support-fund-final-cohort/

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A huge thank you to Google, Google for Startups, 1991 Accelerator and our amazing Quoroom team whose dedication and belief have brought us here.

05/06/2025

For early-stage startups, investor trust is everything — and SEIS/EIS tax relief schemes can tip the scales in your favour. But without advance assurance from HMRC, even the best pitch deck may fall flat.

In our new guide on Quoroom,we break down:

✅ How advance assurance builds investor confidence
✅ Step-by-step application process
✅ Compliance rules startups often miss
✅ And much more

Read the full article to make your startup investor-ready — the smart way👇

Learn how SEIS/EIS advance assurance helps UK startups secure funding with tax reliefs. Explore benefits, compliance, and the application process

28/05/2025

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞?
In our latest article we break down the three main ways to invest:
🚀Direct investments
🚀Syndicates
🚀Angel groups.
We cover the pros, cons, and what to consider so you can choose the approach that best fits your goals and risk appetite.Read the full article on Quoroom👇

Compare direct investing, syndicates, and angel groups to find the best startup investment approach for your goals and risk tolerance.

22/05/2025

Want to attract investors to your startup?
Our latest article covers everything you need to know about SEIS/EIS funding:

✅ What are SEIS and EIS, and how do they benefit startups and investors?
✅ How to qualify for SEIS/EIS?
✅ What are the key compliance requirements to maintain SEIS/EIS status?
✅ How to issue tax relief certificates and support your investors?

💡 Check out the full guide — it'll make your fundraising way easier.

Learn how SEIS/EIS funding helps UK startups raise capital. Explore eligibility, benefits, application steps, and compliance tips in this comprehensive guide

27/04/2025

Ulyana Shtybel and Goncharenko, Co-founders of Quoroom just wrapped up an incredible few days at the EU-Startups Summit in Malta

It was an absolute blast meeting so many inspiring European startups, investors, and ecosystem builders. We loved deepening our connections in Malta — such a dynamic and fast-growing hub for innovation.

See you again very soon, Malta!