Relevic, the platform with the power of dynamic website personalisation, has secured £150,000 in a pre-Seed round led by early-stage venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners. Launched in early 2024 by Ali Sohail, Saad Sohail and Fahd Sheikh, the funding will be...
Tax Efficiency
EIS investors realise 2.5x return on sale of self-storage facility in Sidcup after profitable exit
Praetura launches new Venture Capital Trust to support Northern high-growth businesses
VCT fundraising is third highest on record – VCTs raise £882 million in 2023/24 tax year to invest in fast-growing companies
EIS Marks 30th Anniversary with Over £30 Billion Raised to Fuel Business Growth
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), a cornerstone of the UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Since its inception in 1994, the EIS has played a pivotal role in nurturing innovation and fostering economic growth. Alongside its...
Baronsmead VCTs raise £50m in oversubscribed fundraise
The Baronsmead Venture Trust and the Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (the Baronsmead VCTs), managed by alternative asset manager Gresham House, have raised a further £50mn, bringing their total net asset value to c.£450mn1. As with previous years, this 2023/24 tax...
Foresight Group’s Andy Bloxam debates if deep pockets are required for deep tech
“It’s a unicorn! It’s a decacorn! It’s a dragon!” No, I’m not pointing to a fantasy novel or the latest World of Warcraft video game. I’m referring to technology companies, where each creature represents a different valuation or investment return potential. These...
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EXCLUSIVE: The growth opportunities and risks of tax-efficient investments, according to industry experts
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How to Gain Income Tax Relief This Year While Also Backing Britain
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How strong is the VCT market?
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EXCLUSIVE: Puma Investments’ David Kaye on investing in growing UK companies and taking a proactive approach
In the final instalment in our series of exclusive interviews with industry experts, David Kaye, CEO of Puma Investments, provides his...
EXCLUSIVE: Unicorn Asset Management’s Simon Moon discusses constructing VCT portfolios and the sectors where growth is likely
In the next instalment in our series of exclusive interviews with industry experts, Simon Moon, Fund Manager at Unicorn Asset...
Why is EIS and SEIS so important in 2024?
The Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed (SEIS) continue to play fundamental roles in supporting some of the most exciting new businesses...
Why is EIS and SEIS so important in 2024?
The Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed (SEIS) continue to play fundamental roles in supporting some of the most exciting new businesses...
EXCLUSIVE: GrowthInvest’s Melissa Griffiths explains the focus on IHT mitigation and the benefits of diversification
In the next instalment in our series of exclusive interviews with industry experts, Melissa Griffiths, Head of Sales at GrowthInvest,...
Question Poll Results Revealed
As part of GBI & IFA Magazine’s weekly question series polls, we recently ran another series of questions across our Twitter platforms...
Do VCTs prove to be a worthy investment?
Over the past three years, unquoted VCT companies have increased sales by 62.5%. Exits from successful VCT backed businesses have valued...
EXCLUSIVE: SyndicateRoom’s Tom Britton highlights growth in Greentech and Healthtec startups
In the next instalment in our series of exclusive interviews with industry experts, Tom Britton, Co-Founder of SyndicateRoom, provides his...
Broadening the VC market and the importance of ESG funds according to Jenson’s Sarah Barber
In the second part of this exclusive interview series with GBI Magazine (click here to read the first part), Jenson Funding Partners’...
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