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EIS & SEIS Advance Assurance Case Study | £2.15M Secured

EIS & SEIS Advance Assurance Case Study | £2.15M Secured

Client Profile

UK-based fintech and healthtech startups sought EIS and SEIS Advance Assurance to attract investors. They required structured applications and risk-to-capital analysis to secure funding and maximise investor tax relief benefits successfully.

Challenge: Securing Advance Assurance to attract critical investment

Objective

Enable startups to access essential funding by obtaining HMRC Advance Assurance for EIS and SEIS investments.

Approach

  • Conducted detailed risk-to-capital analysis for each business.
  • Demonstrated genuine trading status versus investment holding to HMRC.
  • Prepared and submitted Advance Assurance applications aligned with EIS/SEIS rules.
  • Highlighted potential investor benefits, including 30–50% tax relief.

Outcome

  • Secured Advance Assurance for £2,150,000 in combined investments: £2,000,000 for Fintech and £150,000 for Healthtech.
  • Enabled both startups to complete critical funding rounds with investor confidence.
  • Investors gained 30–50% tax relief, enhancing attractiveness of the investment.

Key Takeaways

  • Early and accurate assessment of trading status is vital for Advance Assurance success.
  • Clear demonstration of risk-to-capital and investor benefits accelerates funding.

Value Delivered

£2.15M in secured investment and maximised investor tax relief, supporting the growth of innovative startups.

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