Legislate is focused on revolutionising contract management for businesses and landlords, using its patented knowledge graph technology. London-based Legislate recently announced it has added $3.6M in funding in a round led by Parkwalk Advisors, with participation from Oxford Capital and several high-profile angel investors. Legislate, which uses its patented knowledge graph technology to simplify contract…
In the heat of the moment The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sent shock waves around the world and in particular the start-up ecosystem. While the UK Government was quick to orchestrate the takeover of the UK arm by HSBC, the contagion spread quickly throughout the sector.   Just to recap on how the…
On the face of it, EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and VCTs (Venture Capital Trusts) look to be similar opportunities. Both are high risk investments, investing in early-stage unquoted businesses, while providing investors with some attractive tax benefits that offer a tax efficient alternative to annual ISA and pension contributions.  However, look beyond these top-level similarities,…
The 2022 Growth Investor Awards took place recently, with a gala dinner and awards ceremony to recognise the best of the growth investing community. The winners received their awards in front of 450 guests from across the alternative investments industry. This yearâs awards were hosted once again by TV and radio star Claudia Winkleman, alongside…
By David Mott, Founder Partner, Oxford Capital As we reflect on 2022, itâs been another year of challenges in the broader economy and within our own sector. While many early-stage companies have continued to experience significant growth, valuations have been impacted and founders are facing multiple challenges. The current landscape for early-stage companies According to…
Following the Autumn Statement there were plenty of tax changes announced that will come into effect from April 2023. To identify opportunities for investors we have summarised some of the changes, and how EIS may offer potential solutions. The Change: The 45% tax rate from April 2023 will be applied to earnings over ÂŁ125,140, a…
1. Whatâs a typical day like for you at Oxford Capital? The great thing about my role is that thereâs no such thing as a typical day. Once I have successfully navigated the infamous Oxford rush hour traffic and arrived at the office, I will usually start my day by answering any email enquiries that…
Growth EIS Investments for beginners â learn everything you need to start as an investor What is EIS eligible? There are rules around EIS eligibility for both companies looking to raise capital, and investors looking to invest in EIS-qualifying companies. For companies, they need to adhere to HMRCâs qualification rules. These include operating in…
1. Whatâs a typical day like for you at Oxford Capital? This varies greatly depending on what day or week it is and whatâs coming through the investment pipeline. Generally, we try to allocate a third of our time and effort to portfolio company management and support, new deal sourcing, and working on active deals…
What are EIS Investments? Strictly speaking, thereâs no such thing as an EIS investment. What you invest in are venture capital backed, early-stage unquoted company deals, and the shares you buy in these companies qualify for Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits. EIS was introduced by the Government in 1994, with the aim of encouraging investments…
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