Book a meeting with John.
Got questions about R&D tax or government grants for your startup? Book 30 minutes with John and get straight answers.
Book a meeting with John.
Got questions about R&D tax or government grants for your startup? Book 30 minutes with John and get straight answers.
What we'll cover:
- Where you're at - Tell us about your startup - stage, structure, and what R&D activity or government funding you think might apply to you.
- What you actually need: We'll work out whether you have a credible R&D or grants story, and what kind of support makes sense for your stage.
- Next steps - If we're a good match, John will outline what working with Standard Ledger actually looks like.
- Where you're at - Tell us about your startup - stage, structure, and what R&D activity or government funding you think might apply to you.
- What you actually need: We'll work out whether you have a credible R&D or grants story, and what kind of support makes sense for your stage.
- Next steps - If we're a good match, John will outline what working with Standard Ledger actually looks like.
John Nixon
R&D Tax & Grants Specialist
There aren’t many people who know the R&D Tax Incentive like John does. He’s handled R&D claims from the simple to the complex; for banks, tech giants and space startups. Now, he’s using his skills and knowledge to help startups and SMEs keep the cash coming in by building a pipeline of R&D tax and government grants. But he doesn’t do BS – he’ll give you a straight answer about your chances of government assistance.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.
“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”
Jack Henderson
“The grant application for the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is an absolute beast of a process. I’ve really enjoyed working with John to secure it.”
Jeanette Cheah
“Standard Ledger’s fractional CFO services identified KPIs driving operational improvements, making us an attractive acquisition target. Strategic exit planning structured our finances to maximise returns, and negotiating the complexities of the sale process secured us a deal that recognised our full value.”
Peter Neal
“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”
Peter Cole
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”
