Managing risk in an EIS portfolio isn’t just about investment decision-making. Backing entrepreneurs and start-up companies involves a close two-way relationship in which experienced ventures investors can provide expertise and advice for the growth of the company.
The Oxford Capital ventures team’s close involvement with the companies our clients are invested in puts us in the best position to monitor progress. The team often have a seat on the board of investee companies. They are specialists in the particular tech-driven industries we invest in, so they are immersed in industry dynamics – markets, competition, trends and the drivers of change.
There are strong benefits of this two-way engagement for risk control of our clients’ investments. First, we can monitor companies for real progress towards the goals we set for further investment.
Second, we can bring our experience in start-up growth and their industries to their planning and decision-making. This kind of advice and experience in ventures growth planning would otherwise be out of reach for start-up companies cost-wise.
Third, we can ensure that all policies and decision-making maintain the companies’ qualification as an EIS investment, thereby securing tax benefits for investors.
This combination makes the ongoing strength of our relationship with the companies our clients invest in an important means of controlling the risk of ventures investing.
Find out more in our CPD-accredited
Oxford Capital Guide to Ventures Investing