With investors flocking to tax-efficient schemes ahead of the budget announcement, now is the perfect time to learn more about #SEIS and #EIS. To date, SEIS and EIS have already helped deploy £32 billion in investment to 56,000 startups, but only a small fraction of potential investors are taking advantage of the schemes and their generous tax savings.❗️❗️ To re-invigorate SEIS and EIS, and catalyse impact for startups, we need more of this massive pool of would-be investors to learn how these schemes can benefit them. Watch our informative video to discover how SEIS and EIS can help you save on taxes while supporting the startup ecosystem. Let's make Britain the best place to start and grow a company! #taxrelief #investmentportfolio Capital at risk. For professional investors only. Tax benefits are subject to individual circumstances. Subject to changes. Data source: Enterprise Investment Scheme, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Social Investment Tax Relief statistics: 2024 (HMRC, May 2024)
SFC Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
London, London 11,536 followers
Investing today in the innovations of tomorrow.
About us
SFC Capital (formerly Startup Funding Club) is a leading early-stage investment firm providing capital and support to British startups. By combining our Angel Network and Seed Funds, we have created a unique model that allows investors to get exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses, either directly or through a diversified portfolio curated and managed by our expert team. Recognised by PitchBook Data as the UK's most active VC, our team has supported more than 400 startups to date. Notable SFC Capital portfolio companies include Onfido, Cognism, and Transcend Packaging. SFC Capital Ltd (SFC) is an appointed representative of SFC Capital Partners Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) in the United Kingdom (FRN 736284). Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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http://www.sfccapital.com
External link for SFC Capital
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- SEIS Funding, Angel Network, Seed Capital, Investor Events, EIS, Startup Services, Early-stage Funds, and fundraising
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Fox Court, 14 Grays Inn Rd
London, London WC1X 8HN, GB
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St Georges Court, Winnington Avenue
Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4EE, GB
Employees at SFC Capital
Updates
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🗞 "SEIS has become a mainstream product for IFAs over the last 18 months." Our CEO & Founder Stephen Page spoke with GBI Magazine about the benefits and recent changes to #SEIS, SFC's investment strategy, and why IFAs should pay attention to a scheme that's seen incredible popularity over the last few months. ✔ With the new rules, investors can now invest up to £200,000 and benefit from up to 50% income tax relief, loss relief, and CGT reinvestment relief. ✔ Invest in a portfolio of companies, don't rely on the success of just a few. ✔ The new government has shown itself supportive of both SEIS & EIS Access the full September edition here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR6pm-s7 Capital at risk. For professional investors only. Tax benefits are subject to individual circumstances. Subject to changes.
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🚀 Startup Spotlight: Meet PortF Our latest #StartupSpotlight feature is dedicated to AI-driven portfolio management platform PortF. The hub integrates financial, ESG, and Impact management and reporting, as well as automates data collection, survey distribution, and tracking. 📊 Check out the interview to learn about PortF, its funding journey so far, and how the platform enhances transparency and compliance from co-founders Alex Lu and Tom Whale. 💬 Find out more about PortF on their website 👉🏾 https://www.portf.io/ Follow for more startup spotlights and news from our portfolio companies! #investmentportfolio #SEIS #startups Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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Ed Prior, SFC’s Head of Investor Relations, spoke with the The Telegraph’s James Titcomb about the significant surge in SEIS investments, driven by investor concerns over potential tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget. In the 9 weeks since the election, the SFC Angel Fund SEIS has seen a 90% year-on-year increase, raising £3.1m between July and September, compared to £1.6m during the same period last year. “We’ve really seen in these last three months a massive surge towards SEIS. There’s a suggestion the government will increase capital gains, that has helped mainstream SEIS and bring it to the fore.” Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-d2EBzs #SEIS #innovaiton #AutumnBudget Capital at risk. For professional investors only. Tax benefits are subject to individual circumstances. Subject to changes.
Scramble to avoid capital gains raid drives cash into tax-friendly tech scheme
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Last night, SEIS took centre stage at an event co-hosted by SFC Capital & Investec. This event was a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn more about the SEIS scheme and how it can benefit both startups and investors alike. We heard inspiring stories from Francesca Cordeiro, founder of Novai, a standout example of a company that has successfully leveraged SEIS to fuel its growth; and from Stephen Page, founder of SFC and experienced angel investor. Key takeaways from the event are: 📊 The recent limits have made SEIS even more accessible, offering significant tax benefits to investors and more funding for startups. 🗝️ Diversification is key. Investing in a portfolio of startups can help mitigate risk as well as gain you exposure to more potential winners. 👥 At SEIS stage, it is crucial to invest in strong founding teams with the right skillset and mindset to take the company to the next level. 💬 Exited founders turned investors can be of great help to young companies through investment, but also valuable advise – have them on your board. Thank you to Peter Vanspall, Jason Bharj, and the whole Investec team for putting together this insightful event! If you're interested in learning more about SEIS and would like to get involved in startup investing, keep watching this space or get in touch at [email protected]. #SEIS #startupinvestment #innovation #SFCCapital #Investec #entrepreneurship Capital at risk. For professional investors only. Tax benefits are subject to individual circumstances. Subject to changes.
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📢 News from the SFC Capital portfolio! Take a look at this selection of recent funding announcements and achievements from our investee companies: 🥩 Adamo Foods raises £2m to bring the first ultra-realistic healthy alternative to steak made of fungi to market. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/dKDCwBnB 🛰️ UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space looking to sell astronomy data ‘as a service’ reveals plans to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX’s rideshare program. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/gK_JP-R9 💧 Deploy™ co-founder Beren Kayali receives the first-ever Purple Plaque for her Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Award at Imperial College London. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/e228GPZA 🏡 Pioneering PropTech startup Viability announces £535k raise, with investment coming from several notable backers, including co-founder Paul Higgs MRICS, SFC Capital, and Clearance Capital Limited, as well as grants from HM Land Registry via Geovation, and Innovate UK. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/dPmQqiUF 💬 Follow SFC for more #portfolionews and insights! #seedfunding #vcfunding #investmentportfolio Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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🚀 Startup Spotlight: Meet un:hurd music We are back with a new edition of #StartupSpotlight! This time, we are shining a light on music marketing venture un:hurd and its founder Alex Brees. Check out our interview to find out how un:hurd is changing the game for the independent music sector, what brought Alex to launch the business, and how his investors are adding value to his journey. 🎸 Find out more about un:hurd on its website 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/ee9t3qVb Watch this space for more startup spotlights from our brilliant portfolio! #investmentportfolio #SEIS #startups Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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📢 Check out the latest #fundingnews from the SFC Capital portfolio: 🔬 Universities of Birmingham and Warwick spin-out 4D Biomaterials – a medtech developing next-gen bioabsorbable implant materials – has raised £3.4m in a Series A round led by Oshen Holdings and backed by DSW Ventures, SFC Capital, Boundary Capital Partners LLP and private investors. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/e_5T3GbE 🧱 Pioneering sustainable building materials startup BioTwin has been awarded a £337k Innovate UK Smart Grant and has received additional investment from SFC Capital to accelerate its low carbon BioStud development. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/eMXbivMi 💷 Jarvis, a London-based pensions fintech, has closed a £1.8m seed funding round co-led by Ascension and Cornerstone VC, with participation from Tokio Marine Group Future Fund. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/e5z_iRsx 💧 Pipeline Organics raises £1.5m to deliver clean energy to industry from wastewater, with funding coming from an Innovate UK grant and a pre-seed round led by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’s venture arm, CCEP Ventures, and backed by investors including SFC Capital. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/eSS6dm5X 👀 Watch this space for more #portfolionews! #seedfunding #vcfunding #investmentportfolio #grantfunding Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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🚀 Startup Spotlight: Meet MM Welcome to #StartupSpotlight, a new series where we will be featuring companies from our very diverse portfolio. To kickstart the series, we are spotlighting dating and events app MM and its founders, Dayo Israel & Michelle A-J. Keep reading to find out: 🔸 What MM does 🔸 What brought Dayo & Michelle to found MM 🔸 How their funding journey is going so far 🔸 What advice they would give to other founders Find out more about MM on their website 👉🏾 https://mmmeet.com/ Watch this space for more startup spotlights from our incredibly talented portfolio! #investmentportfolio #SEIS #startups Capital at risk. For professional investors only.
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🗞 The SFC portfolio is keeping busy this summer! Here’s what our investee companies have been up to lately: 🎙️ AugmentAero founder Elaine Harding MIRP CertRP and DataWhisper founder Luis Lancos get featured on Capital Enterprise’s ‘Meet the Founder’ interview series. 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dc_MxK9V 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dnc3n9A2 🔊 Calyo joins forces with Benedex LTD and Cranfield University to improve safety in self-driving vehicles as part of the company's 'Driven by Sound' project. 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dSVnUm2P 🍄 Ecoroots LTD inaugurates its Pilot Factory, a facility dedicated to producing eco-friendly packaging solutions out of mycelium (mushroom roots). 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dM3DANCf 🧬 Antimicrobials drug development company MetalloBio announces £800k raise, including £420k equity funding coming from pre-series A round led by SFC Capital. 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dE4X6Vfy 👥 AI-powered recruitment intelligence platform Tech1M (Techstars ‘23) secures £581K pre-seed Investment led by SFC Capital and Techstars. 🔸 https://lnkd.in/gN_8VkVN 🥩 Unibloom signs a design partnership with Unilever to help their meat business faster and better collaborate, and simulate new innovative financially viable and scalable climate solutions with suppliers and customers in the pork industry. 🔸 https://lnkd.in/ew2PeNEW 💬 Follow SFC for more #portfolionews and insights! #seedfunding #vcfunding #investmentportfolio Capital at risk. For professional investors only.