£2B+ invested annually through tax-advantaged schemes
Over 30 years of proven support for entrepreneurs
The UK has created one of the world’s most effective systems for channeling private capital into early-stage companies. Through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), investors receive significant tax reliefs that reduce risk and increase returns.
EIS offers 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1 million annually, along with capital gains tax deferral. SEIS goes even further for the earliest startups, providing 50% tax relief on investments up to £100,000, plus complete exemption from capital gains tax on growth.
These mechanisms have transformed the UK into a hub for entrepreneurial finance, fueling innovation across sectors from technology to life sciences. Just as Flow Through Shares supported Canada’s mining sector, EIS and SEIS have given UK startups a competitive advantage by attracting private capital at their riskiest stages. It is a model that proves tax policy can drive investment, innovation, and long-term economic growth.
