SyndicateRoom, the data-driven venture capital firm, is pleased to announce the final selection of companies that comprise the portfolio for Carry Back EIS Fund I. Following two years of proprietary market indexing and AI-powered analysis, the fund will now deploy capital into a cohort of startups that have moved past their seed stages and into scalable growth.
The Carry Back EIS Fund I was designed for sophisticated investors seeking to balance rigorous market analysis with the immediate tax benefits of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). By utilising the 2024/25 tax year carry back rules, investors in this fund are able to claim relief against the previous year’s income while gaining exposure to companies that have reached significant operational “inflection points.”
“Our data model is built to identify the moment a company transitions from proof-of-concept to rapid scale,” said Tom Britton, co-founder of SyndicateRoom. “The companies in this portfolio were selected because their metrics—from ARR growth to follow-on funding trajectory—suggested a path to becoming market leaders. We are excited to support these founders as they enter their next phase of expansion.”
Meet the Carry Back Fund portfolio
Connectd
Founded in London in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Roei Samuel, Connectd is a disruptive platform designed to democratise venture capital by replacing exclusive, “closed-door” networks with a transparent, data-driven ecosystem. By providing startups with the tools to manage reporting and access fractional leadership, the company has seen explosive scale, reaching a landmark $14 million ARR by the end of 2025. Supported by $15.7 million in total funding, including a July 2025 Series A led by SyndicateRoom and Anker Capital, Connectd is targeting $27 million ARR by 2026.
Béa Fertility
Béa Fertility is a pioneering leader in the FemTech space dedicated to making clinical-grade fertility treatment accessible and affordable. Founded in 2020 by Tess Cosad and George Thomas, the company modernises at-home Intracervical Insemination (ICI) technology, providing a cost-effective alternative to invasive IVF. Following the milestone of securing FDA clearance, the company has signed an $8.5m term sheet specifically to fund a major strategic push into the US market.
Stackt
Stackt is revolutionising urban logistics through a proprietary, tech-enabled platform designed to simplify moving and storage in high-density markets. Founded in 2021 by Rashid Aliyev, the company has achieved rapid scale, with revenue jumping from £1.2m to £3.5m ARR in a single period. Backed by Haatch and Metropolis Ventures, Stackt utilises a lean, high-margin model that prioritises operational efficiency and a superior digital customer experience.
Just Move In
Just Move In is a B-Corp certified “home setup service” dedicated to eliminating the administrative friction of moving house. Founded in 2015 by Tom Old and Ross Nichols, the platform manages utility switching, insurance, and council tax while promoting sustainable choices through green energy recommendations. The company facilitated 190,000 moves in 2025 alone and has raised approximately $24.9m in total funding, including a $12m Series A in December 2024 to scale its operations nationally.
PLACED
PLACED is a mobile-first recruitment platform designed to solve the hiring crisis in the hospitality sector. Founded in 2015 by Jennifer Johansson, the app-based platform replaces traditional CVs with values-based matching for Gen Z candidates. The company reported a staggering 121% revenue growth in 2025, reaching a total of £2.2m. With $8.31m in total funding, including a Series A led by Praetura Ventures, PLACED is now the go-to solution for UK hospitality recruitment.
El Rayo
El Rayo is on a mission to redefine tequila by moving it away from “salt and slammer” stereotypes and into the modern highball space. Founded by Jack Vereker and Tom Bishop, the company produces a premium “tequila made for tonic” in partnership with Maestro Tequilero Oscar Garcia. El Rayo has seen significant commercial momentum as the first premium tequila at its price point to be stocked by Sainsbury’s. The brand’s growth is supported by a total funding pool of approximately $4.8m following a successful Series A in early 2025.
The Carry Back EIS Fund I targets a 3x net return by specifically selecting companies from the wider Access EIS portfolio that demonstrate the highest probability of an “inflection point” based on their CAGR and institutional follow-on history.
While the deadline for this specific fund has now passed, SyndicateRoom continues to monitor the market for the next cohort of high-performers. Investors who wish to access data-driven deal flow and build a diversified portfolio of startups in future funds are encouraged to register for updates.
