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What is EIS tax relief? The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), launched in 1994 by the UK Government, is designed to boost investment into smaller and unquoted companies. Early Stage investing is an attractive proposition, but it is without a doubt a higher risk/reward strategy Early stage investments are perceived as risky as companies often have…
Angel investors have a world of insight when it comes to evaluating high-growth companies. So we asked our investors: What is the #1 thing you look for when evaluating a company as a potential investment? You may be surprised to hear what they say…
With so many competing demands for your time and resources, legal considerations are easy to push down your list of priorities. You’re an entrepreneur and you’re ready to start fundraising to drive the growth of your start-up. Your business model is viable, you’re gaining traction and you’re learning fast. With so many competing demands for…
Crowdfunding is ultimately about raising cash. But potential investors might want to be involved because it’s about more than that – maybe they feel passionate about a project or maybe they just want to be a part of it. Digital fundraising has torn down global barriers and given rise to the ability to source funding…
Ralph Hulbert, a long-time member of our angel investment network, has invested in over 90 companies and manages a portfolio worth over £2m. We sat down with him to find out what advice he has for those new to angel investing: 1 Assess the CEO and management team The most important characteristics in a CEO…
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller higher-risk trading companies to raise finance by offering a range of tax reliefs to investors who purchase new shares in those companies. But, as with any tax scheme, it can be difficult to navigate. Read our EIS FAQ to find out what the scheme is…
Investing into startups for the first time can be scary. With over 800 deals under our belt we know what it takes to identify a good investment opportunity. Learn more. Our Guide to Investing is designed for those new to the world of investing in scale-up businesses. It explains the ins and outs of investing…
New to investing with Envestors? Read our FAQ. WHEN WILL THE INVESTMENT COMPLETE? The investment will only complete once the Minimum Amount has been raised and all legals and conditions precedent are satisfied as outlined in the Investment Agreement. For further information, please refer to the Investment Agreement on the Platform. You will then get…
The ENVESTORS portfolio company, CHARGEMASTER, has been acquired by BP for £128.9m. Having introduced £15.3m of equity between 2010-2018, this represents a return of £42,686,301 for 50 members of the ENVESTORS private network and two introduced Funds. CHARGEMASTER, who are the operator of the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network and the leading…
Envestors has been working with angel investors for over 14 years. One trend that is overwhelmingly prevalent is the fact that the vast majority of angels are male. The ENVESTORS workforce is made up mostly by women, so why is it that so many of our investor meetings and events are predominantly attended by the…