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THE UK'S PREMIER EIS

INVESTMENT PLATFORM

[ Key Statistics ]

[SOURCE: EISA.org.uk, The Times]

EISInvestments.com is the UK’s leading platform connecting sophisticated investors with premium EIS-qualified investment opportunities.

£29.9
BILLION

Raised through EIS since 1994

40,485
Investors

Claimed EIS tax relief in 2022-2023

37,445
Companies

Funded through EIS since inception

£436
million

Raised by 1,280 new EIS companies in 2022-2023

TAX-EFFICIENT INVESTING

[ EIS Benefits ]

THE EIS ADVANTAGE

30% Income Tax Relief

Invest £10,000, receive £3,000 back from HMRC

Tax-Free Growth

Pay zero capital gains tax on successful exits

Loss Protection

If investments underperform, claim loss relief against income tax

CGT Deferral

Postpone existing capital gains tax liabilities

Inheritance Tax Exemption

After just 2 years, investments become IHT-exempt

Investment Limit

Up to £1 million per tax year (or £2 million for knowledge-intensive companies)

THE SEIS ADVANTAGE:

50% Income Tax Relief

Invest £10,000, and receive £5,000 back from HMRC

50% CGT Reinvestment Relief

Additional tax savings on existing capital gains

Tax-Free Growth

Pay zero capital gains tax on profitable exits

Loss Protection

If investments don't succeed, offset losses against income tax

Inheritance Tax Benefits

Full exemption after 2-year holding period

Investment Limit

Up to £100,000 per tax year

[ Complete Loss Protection Example ]

UNDERSTANDING YOUR

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOWNSIDE PROTECTION:

DOWNSIDE PROTECTION:

THE FULL CALCULATION

EIS Investment: Complete Loss
Protection Example

Let’s analyze a £50,000 EIS investment for a 40% income tax rate payer:

[ 01 Step ]

Initial Investment & Tax Relief

[ 02 Step ]

Investment Performance Scenarios

[ Scenario A ]

Total Loss

Investment Value: £0 (complete loss)
Loss for Tax Purposes: £50,000 (original investment amount)
Loss Relief Rate: 40% (your income tax rate)
Loss Relief Value: £50,000 × 40% = £20,000
Total Relief Received: £15,000 (initial) + £20,000 (loss relief) = £35,000
Net Cost of Failed Investment: £50,000 - £35,000 = £15,000
Effective Downside Protection: 70%

[ Scenario B ]

Partial Loss (50%)

Investment Value: £25,000
Loss for Tax Purposes: £25,000
Loss Relief Rate: 40% (your income tax rate)
Loss Relief Value: £25,000 × 40% = £10,000
Total Relief Received: £15,000 (initial) + £10,000 (loss relief) = £25,000
Net Cost of Failed Investment: £50,000 - £25,000 (return) - £25,000 (total relief) = £0
You break even despite a 50% loss on paper

[ Scenario C ]

2x Return

Exit Value: £100,000
Initial Investment: £50,000
Profit: £50,000
Capital Gains Tax: £0 (EIS growth is tax-free)
Net Return: £100,000 - £35,000 (net cost) = £65,000
Return on Net Investment: 186%

[ Scenario D ]

10x Return (Unicorn Potential)

[ Scenario A ]

Total Loss

Investment Value: £0 (complete loss)
Loss for Tax Purposes: £50,000 (original investment amount)
Loss Relief Rate: 40% (your income tax rate)
Loss Relief Value: £50,000 × 40% = £20,000
Total Relief Received: £15,000 (initial) + £20,000 (loss relief) = £35,000
Net Cost of Failed Investment: £50,000 - £35,000 = £15,000
Effective Downside Protection: 70%

0 [ Scenario B ]

Partial Loss (50%)

Investment Value: £25,000
Loss for Tax Purposes: £25,000
Loss Relief Rate: 40% (your income tax rate)
Loss Relief Value: £25,000 × 40% = £10,000
Total Relief Received: £15,000 (initial) + £10,000 (loss relief) = £25,000
Net Cost of Failed Investment: £50,000 - £25,000 (return) - £25,000 (total relief) = £0
You break even despite a 50% loss on paper

50%

[ Scenario C ]

2x Return

Exit Value: £100,000
Initial Investment: £50,000
Profit: £50,000
Capital Gains Tax: £0 (EIS growth is tax-free)
Net Return: £100,000 - £35,000 (net cost) = £65,000
Return on Net Investment: 186%

2x

[ Scenario D ]

10x Return (Unicorn Potential)

10x

The exact calculations will vary based on your personal tax situation. Consult with a qualified tax advisor for personalized advice.

THIS ASYMMETRIC RISK-REWARD PROFILE MAKES EIS INVESTMENTS UNIQUELY ATTRACTIVE FOR SOPHISTICATED INVESTORS.

Even in a total loss scenario, the maximum downside is limited to approximately 30% of your capital, while the upside remains unlimited and tax-free.

[ Success Stories ]

EIS SUCCESS STORIES:

EIS SUCCESS STORIES: FROM STARTUPS TO UNICORNS

FROM STARTUPS TO UNICORNS

DELIVEROO

Initial EIS investment opportunity in 2014

Early investors received 30% income tax relief

Current valuation: £7+ billion

100x+ return potential for early backers

REVOLUT

Now valued at £24+ billion

One of Europe's most valuable fintechs

Early investors enjoyed tax-free gains

GOUSTO

EIS-backed meal kit pioneer

Valuation growth from £8 million to £1.2+ billion

Demonstrates the power of patient EIS capital

MONZO

Early rounds EIS eligible

Current valuation: £3.3+ billion

Disrupted traditional banking