Inside Symvan’s EIS Fund: The Companies & Opportunities for 2026
Join Republic Europe and Symvan Capital for an inside look at Symvan’s EIS Fund and the investment opportunities shaping 2026.
In this session, Kealan Doyle (CEO) and Michael Theodosiou (Investment Manager) will share how Symvan identifies and supports high-growth UK startups, their portfolio construction approach, and how investors can access early-stage venture opportunities through EIS.
Drawing on decades of experience across venture capital, capital markets, and early-stage company support, the Symvan team will discuss their investment strategy, the types of companies they back, and how EIS structures can support tax-efficient investing ahead of the UK tax year end.
The session will conclude with a live Q&A moderated by Republic Europe.
SPEAKERS
Kealan Doyle
CEO, Symvan Capital
Kealan co-founded Symvan Capital after a career leading structured equity products at HSBC and holding roles at Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and UBS. With over 20 years working alongside venture-backed companies, he brings deep expertise in capital markets and early-stage growth strategy.
Michael Theodosiou
Investment Manager, Symvan Capital
Michael leads investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support at Symvan. With nearly a decade at the firm, he works closely with early-stage companies across sectors including legal and education technology, helping founders navigate growth and scale.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• What is EIS and why investors consider it
• Symvan Capital’s investment strategy
• The types of companies Symvan backs
• Portfolio construction and risk management
• Fees, structure, and transparency
• Opportunities ahead of the UK tax year end
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Investors interested in EIS opportunities
• Angel and venture investors
• Republic Europe investors
• Individuals exploring early-stage investing