HMRC Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme Statistics for April 2017.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/611200/April_2017_Commentary_EIS_SEIS_Official_Statistics_v5.pdf

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Statistics released on 27 April by HMRC* demonstrate a near 20% decline in the amount raised by companies using Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief, year on year. The number of companies using EIS scheme has decreased slightly while the total amount raised fell by over £200 million.

17 March

On 3rd March, Oxford Capital launched a new EIS, investing in the UK creative sector. The Oxford Capital Media EIS aims to achieve a tax-free return of up to 120% after four years, plus income tax relief of 30% of the amount invested.

8 March

Hollywell Housing Trust, a social enterprise set up to offer bespoke housing services for vulnerable people in Devon & Cornwall, will receive £90,000 from the Health & Wellbeing Challenge Fund (South West) – the first investment from the Fund, which was set up in July 2016.

23 February

More money will be invested in small businesses, creating jobs and growth if The Chancellor makes it easier for people to invest through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) in The Budget, says Oxford Capital. The firm believes the EIS needs a period of stability, with no further changes to the rules, to encourage investment.

8 February

Edition Capital today launched an exciting new EIS fund (Enterprise Investment Scheme). The First Edition EIS offers investors tax efficient access to a portfolio of pre-identified companies in the dynamic and fast growing media and live entertainment sectors.

9 February

SPNV Ltd announces the launch of the Space Net Ventures (S)EIS fund. The fund, targeting early stage investments in Satellite Applications and the Internet 0f Things, is uniquely positioned to take advantage of a very high growth and highly strategic sector for the UK economy.

2 February 

The winners of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association’s (EISA) annual awards, which recognise outstanding investment performance, excellent service and valued contributions to the EIS sector, have been announced.

2 February 

EIS specialist, Oxford Capital, has launched an easy-to-read guide which explains the EIS in detail.  

EIS demand could massively outstrip supply at tax year-end.

2 February 

Calculus Capital, the private equity fund manager and Enterprise Investment Scheme and VCT specialist, has been named Best EIS Manager in the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) Awards.

13 January 

The Resonance Bristol SITR Fund has made its fifth investment of £112,000 into social enterprise Bearpit Bristol, a community interest company focused on regenerating the St James Roundabout area using food retail and targeted community events.

9 January

Film and television producer and financier Motion Picture Capital has teamed up with the iconic British production company Hammer to launch a new EIS offering. The Hammer Films EIS Fund 2016/2017 is expected to be a limited offer, and will give investors the opportunity to invest in production companies focused on producing, owning and commercialising film and television productions associated with the Hammer brand.