Read articles and interviews on investing in startups, venture capital funds, tax saving and retirement planning strategies and the latest industry trends, from diversity to cleantech and sustainability. You'll also find interviews and podcasts with our founders and angel investors.
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An important moment for UK climate tech, in conversation with Nicky Dee, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon13.
While other areas of investment have fallen behind, investment in UK climatetech has surged. We spoke to Nicky Dee of Carbon13 about her thoughts on the industry, and why now is a key time for climatetech investment
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Access EIS investments for September 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September 2024.
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Maximising tax efficiency through EIS and other alternative investments
How can investors use tax-efficient investment vehicles, such as EIS funds, to significantly reduce tax liabilities?
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How can alternative investments enhance portfolio diversification?
Conventional assets leave investors at risk of sudden changes in market conditions. How can investing in alternative assets help to diversify your portfolio?
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Planning your tax-efficient investments for the 2024 Autumn Budget
With rises to a number of taxes expected in the October budget, and the effects of fiscal drag on income tax liability, what steps can you take to avoid paying more than you have to?
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Access EIS investments for August 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August 2024.
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Structuring your portfolio for growth, with Dr. Brian Moretta
Did you know it's possible to add EIS and SEIS investments to traditional portfolios and elevate their return potential without increasing risk? Watch our podcast with Dr. Brian Moretta to find out more.
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2020 UK startups - how did they do and how well did we invest in them?
How have world events over the past four years affected startup performance? We look at the investments we made in 2020 and see how they're doing now.
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What makes SEIS a good deal?
Tax reliefs are intended to offset the high risk of investing in startups through EIS and SEIS, but does it work out being a good deal for investors?
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Using SEIS and EIS to get ahead of the incoming tax rises
What tax rises should you expect in the October budget, and how can SEIS and EIS tax reliefs help?
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Access EIS investments for July 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July 2024.
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Investing in a downturn: why now is the time to invest in early stage startups
Why investors should aim to make the most of the market downturn to pick up high quality startups at more reasonable valuations
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Investing in UK AI - what you need to know
What are the benefits of investing in artificial intelligence, and how should UK investors get started building a portfolio out of the UK's promising new AI businesses?
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Access EIS investments for June 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June 2024.
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Spring 2024 Biannual Report Webinar
A webinar looking at our most recent fund performance for Spring 2024.
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How is angel investor sentiment changing in 2024?
How is the investment landscape changing in 2024? We spoke to Jenny Tooth, Executive Chair of the UKBAA to find out
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Access EIS investments for May 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May 2024.
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Deferring the taxman: how EIS can help smooth your retirement
How can investing in EIS help reduce your capital gains tax bill, and keep the costs of retirement down?
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Access EIS investments for April 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April 2024.
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Access EIS investments for March 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in March 2024.
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The Spring 2024 Budget, and what it means for tax efficient investing
What were the changes in the latest budget, and how can tax efficient investments like EIS be of use to investors?
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Paraplanners and venture capital products (EIS, SEIS, VCT)
A breakdown of how SEIS, EIS and VCT works, and what paraplanners should look out for when reviewing products.
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What tax changes are coming with the new tax year?
What's set to change, and what should investors do to prepare or offset the changes? Read on to find out more.
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Investing in the UK technology sector - what you need to know
What are the benefits of investing in tech, and how should UK investors get started building a portfolio out of the UK's promising new tech businesses?
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10 benefits of EIS investing in 2024
What benefits of EIS investing are you missing out on, and why is 2024 a particularly exciting time to get started? Read on to find out more.
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We need to talk about the economy: why it’s a good time to invest in startups.
Times of economic uncertainty can present challenges for investors, but also opportunities. Find out why investing in private markets makes sense during a downturn.
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What can we learn from startups founded during the great recession?
How did investing habits change during the financial crisis of 2008, and how did startups founded in that period fare?
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Quarterly highlights from the Access EIS portfolio.
The Access EIS portfolio continues to demonstrate impressive growth, read on for more on our top performing companies and how to invest.
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Evergreen or tranche? How to choose which EIS deployment method is right for you.
When it comes to choosing your EIS investment it is important to consider how your money will be deployed and how your portfolio will be constructed.
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6 reasons to start building your venture capital portfolio now
There are good reasons to start building your venture capital portfolio in 2024. Read on to find out more.
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Access EIS investments for January 2024
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in January 2024.
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Four sectors set to change the world: tech, A.I, life sciences and green.
If you're going to invest, make it matter. Find our more about the sectors our angel network are watching in 2024, why now is an exciting time to get started, and more on our upcoming series of webinars on this theme.
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What is the capital gains tax allowance for 2023/24 and beyond?
Capital gains tax allowances are changing. Find out how it will affect you, and what you can do to reduce your tax bill.
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Access EIS investments for December 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in December 2023.
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Tax free investments
Discover the different types of tax-free investments, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for your financial goals.
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The year ahead: thoughts and predictions from our investors
We surveyed our network of angel investors for their thoughts on the past year, and what they expect from the year to come.
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Looking ahead to 2024
How was 2023, and what lies on the horizon? Read how our fund has performed and some of our thoughts on the coming year.
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Maximising returns: A guide to high-return investments
High return investments are the holy grail of investing, though they are high risk. Read on as we dissect what they are and their role in a portfolio.
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What are the alternatives to pensions?
Alongside traditional pensions, which tax efficient investments can supplement your retirement planning?
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Access EIS investments for November 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in November 2023.
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Our winter 2023 Biannual Report webinar recording
Get the latest update on the performance of the Access EIS portfolio.
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Tax cuts, fiscal drag and why EIS income tax relief is more desirable than ever
Need to reduce your tax bill? Some HMRC approved investments, including EIS, offer income tax relief for putting your money to work investing in startups.
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Great news: EIS sunset clause extended to 2035 in Autumn Statement
EIS investors can now enjoy a newfound confidence in the longevity of this popular venture capital investment scheme, as can the next generations of new British startups.
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Make your Christmas bonus work for you with these tax-efficient investments
Don't spend your whole bonus on expensive gifts! Put your money to work and pay less tax.
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Access EIS investments for October 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in October 2023.
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The benefits of uncorrelated investments
What are uncorrelated investments and how can including them in a broader portfolio improve returns while maintaining or decreasing portfolio risk? Read on to find out more.
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Should you be using EIS to support your retirement planning?
When should you begin to consider alternative investment strategies alongside your pension for retirement planning?
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The perpetual growth of the UK startup market and how to access it
We created an index of the UK startup market to demonstrate how much growth is generated each year, and to inform investors looking for a way to access it.
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Access EIS investments for September 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September 2023.
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Access EIS investments for August 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August 2023.
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How to avoid capital gains tax on a second home.
Learn key strategies to minimise or avoid capital gains tax when selling a second home. From using tax allowances to leveraging trusts, our guide covers it all.
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Company Spotlight: Incard
Incard is revolutionising banking and merchant services for e-commerce, marketers and creators. Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company.
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How loss relief helps offset the risk of EIS investing
Learn about EIS loss relief in this comprehensive guide. The Enterprise Investment Scheme provides tax benefits for investing in high-risk, early-stage companies. Discover how loss relief works, allowing investors to offset losses against income or capital gains tax. Understand the time limits for making a claim and how it applies to inherited EIS shares. Please note that tax treatment may vary based on individual circumstances and the maintenance of EIS-qualifying status for portfolio companies. Seek professional advice for personalised investment and tax guidance.
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Rising appetite for inheritance tax efficiency as IHT receipts up £1bn year-on-year.
Find out how EIS shares are exempt from inheritance tax, how to invest, and why more and more people are facing inheritance bills due to rising property prices.
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Access EIS investments for July 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July 2023.
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AI and the Access Portfolio
Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and more and more new businesses are stepping up to devise applications of the technology that are truly groundbreaking. Read on to find out more about three Access EIS Fund portfolio companies that are harnessing the power of AI, and innovative startups like Learney, an AI-driven online tutor that adapts to individual learning needs, Immersive Fox, which automates video creation with GAN technology, and Hoxton AI which leverages computer vision for space optimisation.
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The story of the Access EIS Fund – leveraging data to invest in startups
Discover Access EIS, an innovative investment fund harnessing the power of data and a network of carefully screened angel investors. It opened to investment in January 2020. Halfway through our fourth year of operation, we look at how it was built, how it has developed, and what the plans are for its future. Explore how Access EIS builds a robust portfolio of UK start-up businesses, providing unique investment opportunities in the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape, and larn more about this cutting-edge approach to EIS investing.
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Access EIS investments for June 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June 2023.
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Beat the allowance cuts with EIS capital gains tax relief
Use EIS capital gains tax deferral relief to handle your next tax bill.
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Access EIS investments for May 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May 2023.
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How much of your portfolio should be in venture capital?
Find out how the right balance of VC in your portfolio can increase your return potential while reducing risk.
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Following the crowd? When to back crowdfunds, and when to invest elsewhere.
Does conventional wisdom about following the crowd hold true?
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Access EIS investments for April 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April of 2023.
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What makes a good EIS investment?
What should you consider when choosing an EIS fund? Read the article to find out.
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Make this the year you get ahead of your tax bill with EIS
With EIS, the earlier in the tax year you invest, the more options you have. Read on to find out more.
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Access EIS investments for March 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in March.
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The final countdown: why this tax year is different, and why now is the time to make use of EIS.
If there was ever a time to consider a shakeup of your investment portfolio, this is it.
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Access EIS investments for February 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in February.
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Comparing the risk profiles of EIS and SEIS.
If you're planning to invest in startups for the first time, or grow your portfolio further, what should you consider when looking at SEIS and EIS, and what are the pros and cons of each scheme?
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Access EIS investments for December 2022 and January 2023
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed from December to January 2023.
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Magic Pony, machine learning, and discovering the unknown unknowns: Angel Insights with Zehan Wang
Founder and angel investor Zehan Wang shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Beyond the risk, relief and returns: angel investing for the economy
What effect does EIS have on the economy, beyond the benefits to the individual investor?
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Here's how to claim EIS tax reliefs this tax year.
The deadline for tax returns is looming, and investors in EIS can claim an assortment of enticing tax reliefs across income tax, capital gains tax, and more. Find out how to claim, and if you're not an EIS investor, why you might want to consider it.
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Why the power law matters in VC investing.
UK venture capital returns adhere to a power law distribution. What does that mean, and how should it affect the way investors build VC portfolios?
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Looking at the year ahead: Our super-angels' expectations for 2023.
How was 2022 for you? We asked our angels to tell us about trends they observed, and their expectations for the coming year.
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Access EIS investments for November 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in November.
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Why most EIS funds aren't diversified enough, and how to avoid their mistakes.
When you're investing in startups, it's a better strategy to build a large portfolio.
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What does the latest budget mean for you and EIS investing?
The budget's not all bad news for investing in startups.
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Access EIS investments for October 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in October.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Addie Pinkster
Founder and angel investor Addie Pinkster shares her insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Comparing the UK’s tax saving investments
Not all UK tax saving investments are created equal. Learn about the pros and cons of each and find out which may be right for you.
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Access EIS investments for September 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September.
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Reduce your income tax bill and put money to work with EIS.
Investing in EIS eligible companies lets you cut your income tax bill by 30%, and that's not all. Read on to find out more.
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How my biggest loss turned into my most valuable lesson
Andy Ayim, founder of the Angel Investing School, explains why it's important for investors to make mistakes and learn from them.
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Access EIS investments for August 2022
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August.
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Access EIS investments for July 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Andy Ayim
Founder and angel investor Andy Ayim MBE shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Use this 4 step hack to find your next angel investor
Finding investors can be a challenge, but this simple technique can be a huge help.
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Access EIS investments for June 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June.
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Company Spotlight: Sook
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Sook, which specialises in flexible space for businesses to plan, design and execute everything from launches to fundraisers.
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Access EIS investments for May 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May.
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EIS in the time of COVID
How has COVID-19 affected EIS investing? We examine the most recent data from HMRC
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What are tax efficient investments?
Tax-efficient investments use government-approved schemes to give investors tax relief on qualifying investments. Find out how to optimise your investment portfolio for tax efficiency.
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Access EIS investments for April 2022
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April.
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Company Spotlight: StarStock
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, StarStock, allows pubs, bars, clubs and hotels to order directly from brand owners.
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Company Spotlight: Solascure
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Solascure, which is developing wound care products from medical maggots.
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Company Spotlight: Porotech
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Porotech, which is developing the next generation of Micro-LED display.
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We managed 2 IPOs in 2021: here’s 3 key lessons and a note on EIS.
We helped two of our portfolio companies IPO in 2021. But what does the process involve, what did we learn, and why is it important to claim EIS?
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Access EIS investments for March 2022.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in March.
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Company Spotlight: MOTH Drinks
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, MOTH Drinks, which specialises in ready-to-drink cocktails.
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UK startup valuations are booming and there’s a good reason why.
What's behind recent UK startup valuations, and what does it mean for investors?
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Srin Madipalli
Co-founder of Accomable, an accessible travel startup, Srin Madipalli is an angel investor and startup mentor. Find out what insights he had to offer SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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How we access the top 20% of startups, and why it matters.
What difference does access to the top 20% of the market make to portfolio growth, and how does Access EIS make it happen?
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Access EIS investments for December 2021 – January 2022.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed from Decemeber 2021 to January 2022.
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We invested in 100 companies in 2 years. Here’s why
What does it take to start a venture capital fund and invest in 100 companies in two years? Find out why, and how, we did it.
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Why bigger is better: the benefits of a larger investment portfolio.
Many venture capital funds build portfolios of just 5-10 companies. Access EIS adds 50+ each year: read on to find out why.
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How we analysed 5m data points to build our VC fund.
Discover Access EIS, a new breed of data-driven VC fund from SyndicateRoom. With investments, your capital is at risk.
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Looking at the year ahead: Our super-angels' expectations for 2022.
How was 2021 for you? We asked our angels to tell us about trends they observed, and their expectations for the coming year.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Nick Jenkins
Founder of Moonpig.com and a 'Dragon' on BBC series 'Dragon's Den', Nick Jenkins' has many years of experience as both entrepreneur and angel investor. Find out what insights he had to offer SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for November 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in November 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Matt Lerner
Angel investor, Founder of Startup Core Strengths and former Partner at 500 Startups, Matt Lerner discusses what makes successful startups different with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Capital Gains Tax, Cryptocurrency, and EIS
Find out how to use EIS investing to handle capital gains taxes incurred through sales of cryptocurrency.
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Access EIS investments for October 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in October 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Mac Conwell
Angel investor and Founder & Managing Partner at RareBreed Ventures Mac Conwell discusses diversity and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for September 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Sarah Turner
Angel investor and CEO of Angel Academe Sarah Turner discusses gender diversity and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for August 2021
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Silvia Mah
Angel investor Silvia Mah discusses investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for July 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July 2021.
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How a random portfolio will outperform most VC funds.
Find out how data-driven vc can outperform traditional approaches to venture capital investing.
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Access EIS investments for June 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June 2021.
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Is venture capital what's missing from your investment portfolio?
Find out why venture capital is a good choice if you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio, reduce your tax bill and more.
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Forget crypto: why are millennials investing in venture capital?
Why are millennials more interested in venture capital investing than bitcoin? Find out the benefits, both to the investor, and to the world, of making impact investments into venture capital, and the drawbacks of investing in bitcoin.
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Why EIS might be a better choice than an ISA for your next investment.
Find out what makes EIS stand out as an alternative to investing in an ISA.
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Did you know, female-led startups perform better?
Numerous studies have shown that, on average, startups with female founders perform better than their solely male founded counterparts.
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3 ways to defer capital gains tax that could turn you a profit
Did you know there are ways to defer capital gains tax that could actually earn you money? Read on to find out how.
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3 investing lessons with super angel Peter Cowley
Super angel Peter Cowley discusses startups, angel investing and what to look for in an investor-founder relationship with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton in the regular podcast, Angel Insights.
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Should EIS be considered in your pension planning?
Find out whether investing in EIS is a better option for retirement planning than traditional pensions.
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Access EIS investments for May 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May 2021.
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What are the advantages of a diverse team in business?
Looking at research into the benefits of diversity for companies across innovation, profitability and reputation.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Kirsten Connell
Super angel Kirsten Connell discusses cybertech and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Denzel Walters
Super angel Denzel Walters discusses investing and underrepresented founders with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Chris Mairs
Expert investor Chris Mairs shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Ros Singleton
Gain expert insights into both investing in and founding startups from SyndicateRoom super angel and telecomms industry expert Ros Singleton.
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Access EIS investments for April 2021
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April 2021.
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An interview with Hexigone CEO & Founder, Patrick Dodds.
Find out why cleantech is a truly compelling sector from a cleantech CEO, and why investment is key to the sector's success.
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An interview with Bockatech CEO, Henri Gaskjenn.
Read our interview with cleantech business CEO Henri Gaskjenn and find out what he thinks about the importance of cleantech now and in the future, and why investment is vital to the industry.
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An interview with Sorex Sensors founder, Mario de Miguel Ramos.
We spoke to the CEO of Sorex Sensors to hear his thoughts on the future of cleantech and the importance of investment to the industry.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Caroline Halliday
Three green investing insights from expert angel Caroline Halliday.
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An interview with Powervault founder, Joe Warren.
Find out about the future of cleantech from the CEO of Powervault, a creator of smart home energy storage devices, and why investment is vital to the health of the industry.
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An interview with Zeigo founder, Juan Pablo Cerda.
Hear Zeigo founder Juan Pablo Cerdo's thoughts on the future of cleantech and how vital investment is to the success of the industry.
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Cleantech and renewables: we're positive about the future
Progress to a clean energy future is looking promising. Read more about cleantech and renewable energy, the positive strides they've made in the last few years, and why they should be on investors' radars.
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Access EIS investments for March 2021.
See the fund's investments for March 2021.
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3 key lessons from Angel Insights with Simon Thorpe.
Three vital investing tips from expert super angel Simon Thorpe
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What makes Access EIS unique?
A Q&A with SyndicateRoom CEO Graham Schwikkard.
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The Bromley Boys hits the big screen
The feel-good British comedy our investors helped fund is out! We were lucky enough to interview the cast at the premiere. Watch the video
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