Tagged: eis

November 15, 2016 @ 11:11 am By JD Alois  |  

IW Capital, a UK based private equity firm, has launched a new “debt arm” facilitating private debt-based investment into scale-up companies across the UK. IW Capital pointed to recent research that indicated investor interest for alternative assets was on the rise. Last month, IW Capital reported… Read More

November 9, 2016 @ 10:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has commented on a recent report published by the House of Commons. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s Access to Finance report has been released and EISA has urged the government to do more to raise awareness among businesses… Read More

November 3, 2016 @ 4:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kuber Ventures announced on Thursday that two new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) funds have signed up to its investment platform. According to the portal, the new funds, the Guinness EIS and Seneca Managed Storage EIS, now offer investors asset-backed EIS investment strategy.  Guinness EIS notably focuses on… Read More

October 24, 2016 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has been a standout driver of both economic growth and job creation. A recent paper published (PDF download) by Hardman & Co – a firm that provides research on EIS eligible companies, highlights these benefits. While EIS has been a catalyst… Read More

October 21, 2016 @ 12:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

As everyone knows by now (or at least they should), small and medium-sized businesses are vital for economic growth and prosperity. SMEs are the job creators in the UK – and around the world. The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has worked diligently to promote… Read More

October 19, 2016 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

A report published by IW Capital, that researched 2000 UK consumers and citizens, stated that 30% of respondents are looking towards EIS investments in this historically low-interest rate environment.  The Bank of England pegged interest rates at 0.25% following Brexit, the lowest level in British… Read More

September 12, 2016 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Kuber Ventures has released a warning regarding “capacity constraints” in the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Market. EIS is a significant tax exemption encouraging investors to invest in earlier stage companies. The program is viewed as strategically important for the UK economy but also delivers powerful… Read More

July 25, 2016 @ 1:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gillian Roche-Saunders, is a partner at the law firm of Bates, Wells & Braithwaite in London.  She is a leading regulatory consultant in the Fintech sector having been engaged in alternative finance for the past five years – before the FCA jumped in to officially… Read More

June 27, 2016 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Kuber Ventures, an investment firm that targets EIS/SEIS opportunities, has released a statement on the Brexit fallout. While global markets react to the intrinsic risk associated with the Brexit decision, Kuber sees a silver lining. According to Kuber; “The vote on Friday for the UK… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 8:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Starting and creating a new business is a highly risky endeavor.  Yet these same small businesses are the ones that create the most jobs and drive economic growth. In brief, SMEs are imperative for society as a whole. The UK has supported an innovation-based economy… Read More

April 11, 2016 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Growthdeck is highlighting the importance of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, two tax benefits to encourage individuals to invest in small companies.  In a company statement, Growthdeck said that the success of the UK’s crowdfunding industry has… Read More

March 22, 2016 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

IW Capital is a private equity firm that seeks to invest in promising early stage companies while taking advantage of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax exemption. The EIS (along with the Seed Investment Enterprise Scheme) mitigates a certain amount of investment risk and has… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 10:52 am By JD Alois  |  

IW Capital, a financial firm that has facilitated over £60 million worth of investment into the UK’s SME sector, has published a report on the UK tax landscape.  The report, embedded below, states that with the forthcoming Budget report (March 16), scrutiny of the tax environment… Read More

February 22, 2016 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

IntelligentCrowd TV recently hosted a session of the Seed & EIS Hour with UKCFA Chair Julia Groves hosting a show that engaged Sarah Wadham, DG of the EIS Association, Paula Steele, Managing Partner of John Lamb, and Paul Wilson, Managing Partner of Clifton Media Lab…. Read More

February 21, 2016 @ 12:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not for profit entity that supports driving capital and investors to small and medium sized companies. The UK has effectively subsidized entrepreneurs as policy makers have recognized the profound importance of fostering an ecosystem that is conducive… Read More

June 9, 2015 @ 2:03 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Promising to be “more than just a crowdfunding platform,” but also “an engaging community,” a new UK crowdfunding platform for businesses and investors has just launched, according to a recent press release from London Stock Exchange’s RNS. InvestDen is disrupting traditional finance by providing a unique crowdfunding… Read More

August 21, 2014 @ 7:46 am By JD Alois  |  

According to research firm Beauhurst, United Kingdom equity investment has been growing at around 25% per year for over three years now – an impressive pace.  At least part of this growth is due to the liberal approach taken by UK regulators regarding new methods… Read More

April 6, 2014 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Knowledge Peers, and their Alternative Funding Network, released some internal research on alternative finance and crowdfunding last week.  In a report titled; “Crowdfunding Industry Report: Investor Preference Report“, Knowledge Peers shared some insight into investor perception in the United Kingdom.  The survey was based on… Read More

March 31, 2014 @ 8:00 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

Fresh from my trip across the pond, I can tell you I have seen the light. Crowdfunding can and is working and we (the United States) are behind the eight ball on this one. When describing the US regulatory regime to crowdfunding professionals in the… Read More

March 20, 2014 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) was announced as becoming permanent yesterday as part of Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s budget presentation.    Introduced in 2012, the tax incentive for people to invest in early stage companies has been viewed as a groundbreaking approach… Read More