Funding and ownership
EIS
Enterprise Investment Scheme: UK tax relief for people who invest in small, young companies that aren't listed on a stock exchange. Investors can claim part of what they invest back against their income tax, and pay no capital gains tax on the shares if they hold them for a minimum period.
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You'll hear it as
Is the round EIS-eligible? Half our angels won't invest otherwise.
Why it matters to you.
It's a big reason UK angel investors back early startups, and why founders get HMRC's "advance assurance" that they qualify before they raise.
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