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Bonus Edition: Here is a re-run of a conversation we had on a related podcast (Fast Growth Business) which we thought listeners of the Get Funded! podcast would also benefit from as it includes discussion around SEIS / EIS.
SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) are tax advantaged funding options aimed at enticing angel investors to invest in early stage and fast growth private companies. They provide a great way for you to secure funding for your company.
These tax reliefs apply where you issue shares in your company in exchange for a cash investment from angel investors. The angel investors receive some downside protection from the extra risk they are taking in investing in your company compared to say a more liquid investment such as stock market investments. The downside protection is provided by way of upfront income tax relief on their investment plus a capital gains tax free exit on ultimate sale of the shares (plus there are some other potential tax reliefs). The availability of these tax reliefs are subject to the strict SEIS / EIS tax rules being adhered to by the company for the relevant qualifying period.
You can read more on SEIS / EIS and how it might apply to your company by reading the following posts:
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
In this wide-ranging conversation, Modwenna (Founder of Angel News) discusses her thoughts on crowdfunding, SEIS / EIS plus attracting funding from angel investors. She also gives us a sneak preview of a new online platform that might benefit entrepreneurs and founders who are seeking funding via crowdfunding platforms.
We hope you enjoy it!
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