AMA - SEIS for Law and Finance Professionals
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This webinar is an introduction to investing in UK tech startups, for professionals looking to invest between £10k and £50k in a tax efficient way.
SEIS is the UK Government's "Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme" to incentivise private investment into UK startups through generous tax reliefs.
Tax reliefs include:
0% Capital Gains (subject to holding terms)
0% Inheritance Tax (subject to holding terms)
50% Income Tax Relief - which can even be applied to a previous tax year. (Subject to change and status).
The lifeblood of the UK startup ecosystem
In the 2024-2025 tax year alone, £276 million was invested through SEIS and it is regarded as the life blood of the UK startup ecosystem.
In this Ask Me Anything, Carbon13's Sara Jones will:
Introduce the basics of SEIS
Introduce Carbon13's approach to its own SEIS Fund
Answer your questions on start-up investing best principles
Anything else!
About Carbon13
Carbon13 is a Venture Builder and Early Stage VC into high potential startups that tackle systemic challenges to Earth's Vital Systems, including climate change, nature, water, and adaptation.
We are one of Europe's most prolific pre-seed (i.e. first cheque) investors. Since 2021 we have invested around £12 million into over 100 startups, now with a total market value of £480 million.
Our tenth SEIS Fund is open now for this tax year 2026-2027 but will close in a few short weeks.
We invest across sectors including energy, biotechnology, alternative materials and chemistry, AI, robotics, finance and more.
About Syndicate Room
Carbon13 is delighted to partner with Syndicate Room, an investment platform with over £80 million in AUM.
Please note this session is not tax or investment advice.
This event constitutes a financial promotion and is directed only at Professional investors and self-certified High Net-Worth, Sophisticated and Restricted Retail investors.
During registration for this event you will be required to select your investor type.
Below are some reference details for each investor type and full details can also be found here: https://www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/COBS/4/Annex4.html
Sophisticated Investor - You must have significant experience of small and medium enterprise businesses and/or private equity through your employment, or personal investment experience.
High Net Worth Investor - You have an annual income of £100k or more, or £250k or more of net assets (not including your main home or any pension pots).
Financial Advisor - you are an Independent Financial Advisor authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Restricted Investor - You have not (in the last 12 months) and will not (in the next 12 months) invest more than 10% of your net assets (not including your main home or any pensions) in high risk investments (such as S/EIS, P2P, crowdfunding).
This financial promotion has been approved by Syndicate Room Ltd (FCA FRN 613021) on 11th August 2026