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19 Sep 2023

GrenTech on the Rise: Trends & SEIS Impact

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) has been a linchpin for early-stage investment in the UK, especially in sectors aspiring to make a transformative impact, like GreenTech. The UK’s swelling GreenTech scene, responsible for an impressive $2.6bn of funding last year, has grown into one that we are particularly interested in. At SFC, our portfolio reflects the current trends in GreenTech as it became the second biggest sector we invested in during the 2022/2023 tax year.

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Startup Stories
Startup Stories: Halocycle
14 Sep 2023

Startup Stories: Halocycle

Halocycle is leading the charge against the plastic waste problem by developing a technology to recycle Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a material previously only mechanically recyclable at large scale. I’m speaking to Yorkshire-based Henrietta Boyd, the co-founder and director at Halocycle. We talk about her path into entrepreneurship, the challenges and opportunities in tackling plastic waste, the ups and downs of fundraising, Halocycle's innovative approach to solving the PVC problem, and her advice for aspiring founders.

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Investors
Investor Post-Investment Guide: What To Do After You Invest
10 Aug 2023

Investor Post-Investment Guide: SEIS Tax Relief

Investing in early-stage startups can be rewarding. However, there are some housekeeping rules for after you invest to ensure long-term success and maximize the tax benefits of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).

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