How do we decide who stays and who goes?

You cut to the bone of the core product. Identify the absolute minimum headcount required to maintain your primary revenue-generating asset. Be ruthless: if a role doesn't directly extend your runway or protect that core, it's a luxury you can't afford. In the UK, you must follow the Employment Rights Act 1996 to avoid unfair dismissal claims during redundancies.

What happens to our current cap table during a restructure?

It gets painful. A heavy restructure often involves a 'pay-to-play' round or a significant recapitalisation. Early investors may see heavy dilution to make room for the new capital required to keep the lights on. Transparency is your only tool here; present the cold hard facts of the burn rate versus the remaining cash to align stakeholders.

How do we communicate the reset to our remaining team?

No fluff and no false promises. Give them the data. Explain exactly why the pivot is happening and what the new 'lean' version of success looks like. Most startups fail because they don't move fast enough; tell your team that the 20% to 50% reduction in force is the only way to protect the remaining jobs and the mission.

Do we need to file specific documents with Companies House?

Yes. Any changes to your board, share capital, or articles of association must be filed within 14 to 15 days of the resolution. If you are entering a formal Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to handle debts, this requires an insolvency practitioner and a formal filing to notify creditors and the registrar of your new standing.

When is it too late to start a turnaround?

It's too late when you can't meet payroll or your directors' liabilities become personal. In the UK, continuing to trade while insolvent can lead to personal liability under the Insolvency Act 1986. If you have less than 3 months of runway and no clear path to break-even, the time to restructure was yesterday.

Short runway, still choosing

Turnaround / restructure

The business must look different to survive. Your runway is the only metric that matters. Lead the reset with absolute clarity and move before the decision is taken out of your hands.

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The Hard Pivot

Stop the bleed and rebuild the engine

Burn is high and the old strategy has hit a wall. You are facing difficult headcount decisions and a cap table that needs cleaning. This is the period where founders either freeze or fight. Hypergility steps in to strip away the vanity projects. We identify the core profitable asset and build a lean operating model around it. No broad strokes, just ruthless prioritisation and execution. Your business emerges smaller but stronger. You regain control of your cash flow and secure a credible path to the next milestone. It is a total reset of your trajectory. Survival depends on acting while you still have the leverage to choose your terms.