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UPDATE! ANGEL TAX ABOLISHED! What a win for the ecosystem and after many years of representations and efforts! This is superb news for startups especially those raising from family offices, corporate VCs, or foreign investors (which includes large VC funds set up in offshore jurisdictions!) BUT! Long-term capital gains tax increased from 10% to 12.5%, and short-term from 15% to 20% on certain financial assets and no relaxation in direct tax rates or slabs! However, long term capital gains for unlisted equity investments has been reduced from 20% to 12.5%! Not sure whether to be happy for my clients or to be sad for myself?? #budget2024 #angeltax #startupnews

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A reminder to pre-seed founders in the UK: Do not forget your superpower! I see so many pre-seed / pre-revenue founders stating “I’m going to chase VCs or foreign investors”. More on the VC debate in a future post, but raising from any non-SEIS investor (ie foreign investors, VCs or other ‘institutional investors’) is ignoring your superpower, which (broadly, with caveat) offers your investors: 50% of their investment back, CGT and IHT exemption and 22% loss relief if the start-up fails. And in return you get relatively founder friendly terms (though some of those SEIS funds are punchy – link below for details on that). Want to know more about how to switch on your superpower? Then talk to FounderCatalyst 😊

It amazes me how little our Start Up eco-system focuses on the basics when it comes to raising capital. Below Sam Simpson touches on the 'super power' all Start Up Founders have when building Tech or Support Services that help ANY business launch a solution for ANYONE. The narrative that needs to change in Society is about RISK. I have recently debated with UK Pension Lawyer Jade Murray about HIGH RISK Assets being held across various DC Pension products. Back in May 2010 I watched the faces of two FSA Associate Directors change, as I explained my vision for the 3PPS Framework is to provide access to the upside potential of 'HIGH RISK' Illiquid Assets, without adding a single penny of extra risk to mass retail savers. It is fascinating to hear all the pathetic excuses of 'experts' why they don't advertise the success rate of their advisory services at meeting the unmet needs of 9 in 10 workers in the UK, across 2m+ SMEs. Jeremy Hunt said recently that SMEs employ 27m workers out of 32m. Every single one of them have been blocked from accessing the potential upside from 'HIGH RISK' Assets, despite Statutory & Regulatory Laws being quite clear that ANYONE is eligible to participate. Sam has highlighted the basic tax relief advantages, which are 50% (SEIS), 40% (HRT & IHT), 30% (EIS), 25% (BRT), 22% (Loss Relief) or 20% (CGT) tax relief benefits are available depending on an individual's own tax circumstances. The biggest supporters of Start Ups (40%) in the UK are Friends and Family. The second biggest (30%) is the Taxpayer (everyone), via various initiatives. The remaining 30% are professional investors e.g. Angels, VC, PE. Until the Mansion House Reform, which I have been arguing for since 2004, UK DC Workplace Pension Providers have given virtually ZERO F*CKS about supporting innovation and homegrown SME talent. Pension La La Land has been happy selling 5 ⭐️ 'low cost' products, which I predicted in 2010 to the FSA, would continue to fail 9 in 10 workers. The AE chickens have come home to roost, despite all the 5 ⭐️ awards being handed out like confetti, the average shortfall has grown from £200k to £250k (25% worse). The consumer cost to repair Pension La La Land's non-compliance with COBS19.1 over the last decade is an eyewatering £600bn 😱 What does this mean for 45m DC Workplace Pension pot owners? It means that to catch up after 10yrs of #Pensionwashing you will need to pay between 4x to 10x more contributions every payday, than those who secured additional risk free funding. Restitution Funding is the only affordable option for 45m DC Workplace Pension pot owners. If you are reading this, you will have been impacted one way or another. I passionately believe the Start Up eco-system can help millions of affected workers get back on track. If you would like to know more about recovering £60,000+ of lost retirement benefits, please don't hesitate to reach out. #RestitutionFunding #BUOM #TheCherubsAreComing 👼

We are happy to support and commend the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition that will boost the nationwide innovation ecosystem and foster entrepreneurial growth in underserved communities and critical industries! AFC members have long advocated for initiatives that enhance access to capital and encourage collaboration within the financial system. We are particularly encouraged by the SBA’s emphasis on improving investment access and literacy for entrepreneurs, as well as creating new funding mechanisms for small businesses. “The fintech industry thrives on innovation and collaboration, and the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition embodies those principles,” said Ian P. Moloney, SVP and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. “This program offers a unique opportunity to address pressing challenges and build stronger, more inclusive innovation ecosystems across the country.” READ 📰: https://lnkd.in/eV_GWFGc

EIS is the lifeline of investments into small businesses. Delays in the Treasury Order will be causing hesitation and reluctance for investors. Grateful to Joanna Jensen pushing this agenda; let's do our bit too and spread the word... #EIS #SEIS #genderfundinggap #fempreneur #fundraise #workingcapital #sme #startups Tulip Siddiq

It seems you enjoyed the session with C.M.Patil Sir. There is plenty to learn from him, particularly about strategic fundraising and prioritizing investor alignment. There is a lot to be learned about how to make use to of government schemes. I like the stress on persistence and flexibility, such insights are necessary reminders of the strain realities of a startup their journey. Such news is indeed uplifting to say the least as growth in these areas is inspiring. So what do you solve for, what processes are you contemplating next? Strategic Fund Raising Aligning Vision with Investors' Goals: One needs to explain how their original ideas and projects were implements up to the moment and how it would be beneficial for the potential investors. Targeting interested investors even before presentation can reduce wastage of time during the pitch. Clear Communication with Investors’ Clients: Having reasonable expectations on your business model, financial forecasts and the growth strategy can build confidence. Communication and Information: Progress and critical news must be reported to investors regularly in order to keep contact. Tapping into Government Schemes Locating Funds: Some investors should make sure that they are fully aware of those government assistance schemes that support industry development like grants, subsidies, and tax reliefs. Not having certain information makes time and resources unproductive.

📢 Investa is now live on Crowdcube to the public What a response we've had so far! Within just two hours of opening early access, we hit our funding target 🤯 With over £400,000 already on the funding bar and 130% overfunded, the campaign is now officially live and accessible for investment through Crowdcube. Investments are on a first come first served basis, with EIS tax relief available to eligible investors. Link to the pitch page here: https://lnkd.in/euaKnEj3 Now's your chance to own a piece of Investa and join us on our journey! Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enVX8jsy

Happy New Year from all of the Deepbridge team. In 2025 we look forward to our first deployments via the UK Innovation Seed Fund. For financial advisers and investors looking to have their SEIS capital deployed in the 2024/25 tax year, look no further! 👀 As well as seeking to support economic growth, technological innovation, and scientific success, the UK Innovation Seed Fund also allows appropriate UK investors to benefit from the considerable tax advantages under the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, including 50% income tax, 50% capital gains tax exemption, inheritance tax relief, and Share Loss Relief. Managed by the experienced Deepbridge Capital team. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/epadzdMe ⚠️ Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all your money. These are high-risk investments and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejAbDkmN #seis #investment #tech #lifesciences 

If capital for growth is your need check out the content in this feed... The FSE Group team here in Scotland could support you, your business and your growth plans with debt capital of between £100k and £2m... Read all about one of our latest customer stories Ingenza Ltd in the post/links below. It was a pleasure to work with the team at Ingenza Ltd and support them on this growth journey. Ask yourself this "What could you and your business do with extra capital to apply to a growth plan?" #sme #growth #Scotland