SEIS/EIS

Raise early-stage capital through HMRC-approved tax-efficient investment schemes

What Is SEIS/EIS?

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are two UK government-backed initiatives designed to help early-stage and growing businesses raise equity investment. These schemes offer attractive tax incentives to investors, making your business more appealing to angel investors, venture capitalists, and private individuals.

By qualifying for SEIS or EIS, your business can access crucial capital while offering investors generous reliefs — including income tax relief and capital gains tax exemptions.

At The Funding Group, we help startups and scale-ups become SEIS/EIS compliant, attract tax-efficient investment, and prepare for a successful equity funding round.

Types of SEIS & EIS Funding

We support businesses in accessing both early-stage and growth-stage equity through these schemes:

SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme)

  • For new, early-stage businesses (trading under 2 years)

  • Raise up to £250,000 in seed funding

  • Investors can claim 50% income tax relief on investments up to £100,000

  • CGT exemption on growth after 3 years

EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme)

  • For growing businesses (trading under 7 years in most sectors)

  • Raise up to £5 million per year, or £12 million in total

  • Investors can claim 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1 million

  • CGT deferral and loss relief available

Both schemes significantly improve investor appetite and help your business stand out in a competitive funding environment.

Typical Terms & Key Features

  • Raise Amount:
    – Up to £250,000 under SEIS
    – Up to £5 million annually under EIS

  • Equity Finance: No repayments — funds are exchanged for shares

  • Investor Tax Reliefs:
    – 50% (SEIS) or 30% (EIS) income tax relief
    – Capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions after 3 years
    – Loss relief available on exit

  • Pre-approval: HMRC Advance Assurance available for investor confidence

  • Exit: Investors typically aim for returns via acquisition, sale, or dividends

We can help your business secure HMRC advance assurance and present an investor-ready case to UK-based angel networks, syndicates, and VC funds.

Who Can Benefit from SEIS/EIS Investment?

SEIS and EIS investment are ideal for:

  • Startups and early-stage businesses seeking equity funding

  • Innovative companies in sectors like tech, health, energy, or consumer goods

  • Businesses with scalable business models and high growth potential

  • Founders looking to attract angel investors and early-stage VCs

  • UK-based companies that meet HMRC criteria for eligibility

Even pre-revenue businesses can raise funding through SEIS with the right pitch and strategy.

Benefits of SEIS/EIS Investment

  • Attract more investors with government-backed tax incentives

  • Raise equity without debt or monthly repayments

  • Enhance credibility with HMRC pre-approval

  • Boost visibility among angel investors and early-stage funds

  • Support your business growth with strategic investment

  • Increase success rate of your funding round

SEIS and EIS are powerful tools for raising early-stage finance — and making your opportunity more compelling to the right investors.

Ready to Raise SEIS or EIS Investment?

If you're planning to raise equity funding and want to maximise investor interest, The Funding Group can help you structure a compliant SEIS/EIS round and guide you through every step — from HMRC advance assurance to connecting with investors.

Get in touch today to get started.