Octopus Ventures Knowledge
Intensive EIS Fund
Powering pioneers
Octopus Ventures Knowledge
Intensive EIS Fund
Powering pioneers
Octopus Ventures Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund gives investors the opportunity to access pioneering businesses with high growth potential. Investors hold a portfolio of fifteen to twenty-five early-stage companies selected by one of Europe’s largest venture capital firms.
Octopus Ventures has previously backed some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, making early investments in companies like Zoopla Property Group, Secret Escapes, Tails.com and Graze.
How the tax relief works
The EIS Knowledge Intensive Fund structure allows investors to claim tax relief on their entire investment within the same tax year as they invest. Tax relief can also be carried back to the previous year.
The process of claiming tax relief is straightforward, with one EIS certificate issued when all investments have been made.
Reminder EIS investments place capital at risk, please see below for details of the key risks.
How the tax relief works
The EIS Knowledge Intensive Fund structure allows investors to claim tax relief on their entire investment within the same tax year as they invest. Tax relief can also be carried back to the previous year.
The process of claiming tax relief is straightforward, with one EIS certificate issued when all investments have been made.
Reminder EIS investments place capital at risk, please see below for details of the key risks.
Reasons to invest
High growth opportunity
We look for companies that could be the next big thing in their sector. We have a track record of identifying and supporting companies from the start of their journey to household name status.
One of Europe’s largest venture capital teams
We have access to high growth opportunities and the experience needed to nurture early-stage businesses.
Tax reliefs
There’s a package of valuable tax reliefs as an incentive for taking on high risk. These reliefs include upfront income tax relief, tax-free capital gains, loss relief, capital gains tax deferral, and inheritance tax relief. Read the product brochure for more details on tax reliefs.
We’re aligned with investors
We only take our annual management charge when we sell companies for more than we originally invested. So we are incentivised to only invest in those companies we think can succeed.
Reasons to invest
High growth opportunity
We look for companies that could be the next big thing in their sector. We have a track record of identifying and supporting companies from the start of their journey to household name status.
One of Europe’s largest venture capital teams
We have access to high growth opportunities and the experience needed to nurture early-stage businesses.
Tax reliefs
There’s a package of valuable tax reliefs as an incentive for taking on high risk. These reliefs include upfront income tax relief, tax-free capital gains, loss relief, capital gains tax deferral, and inheritance tax relief. Read the product brochure for more details on tax reliefs.
We’re aligned with investors
We only take our annual management charge when we sell companies for more than we originally invested. So we are incentivised to only invest in those companies we think can succeed.
Risks to bear in mind
Capital at risk
Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment.
Volatility
Shares in EIS-qualifying companies could fall or rise in value more than other shares listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
Liquidity
We will be investing into shares in unlisted early stage companies. These shares will be harder to sell than established listed companies. Investors should expect to hold shares for between five and ten years, and possibly longer.
Tax treatment and qualification
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Tax reliefs depend on the portfolio companies maintaining their EIS-qualifying status.
Capital at risk
Your client should not invest unless they’re prepared to lose all the money they invest. This is a high-risk investment.
Volatility
Shares in EIS-qualifying companies could fall or rise in value more than other shares listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
Liquidity
We will be investing into shares in unlisted early stage companies. These shares will be harder to sell than established listed companies. Investors should expect to hold shares for between five and ten years, and possibly longer.
Tax treatment and qualification
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Tax reliefs depend on the portfolio companies maintaining their EIS-qualifying status.
Who could benefit from an EIS fund?
Read our EIS planning scenarios to see the type of investor who could benefit from the Octopus Ventures Knowledge Intensive EIS.
Clients looking for high growth investment opportunities
Clients looking for a diversified portfolio of early-stage private companies
Clients who have sold a buy-to-let property
Success stories in the making
To give an idea of the sort of companies investors can expect us to back, here are some of our investments in revolutionary knowledge intensive businesses, who are already changing the way we shop, live and work.
Biofidelity
A unique blood-based diagnostic test for the earliest possible detection of cancer and genetic mutations.
Ufonia
Ufonia uses artificial intelligence to develop automated clinical-grade conversations, capable of replacing routine medical appointments and integrating into health systems.
Fees & charges
| Applying through an adviser | |
|---|---|
| Octopus initial charge | 2% |
| Annual management charge (deferred and contingent) | 2%+VAT per annum |
| Dealing fee (purchase and sale of shares) | 1% |
| Performance fee | 20%+VAT |
| Initial charge to adviser | Agreed with adviser |
| Ongoing fee to adviser | Agreed with adviser up to 5 years |
Our initial fee, dealing fee and adviser charges, will reduce the amount available to invest into EIS-qualifying companies.
If you are investing in this product through a financial adviser, the fees are listed below. For other options for example through an intermediary or direct, view the brochure.
| Applying through an adviser | |
|---|---|
| Octopus initial charge | 2% |
| Annual management charge (deferred and contingent) | 2%+ VAT per annum |
| Dealing fee (for the purchase and sale of shares) | 1% |
| Performance fee | 20%+ VAT |
| Initial charge to your adviser | Agreed with your adviser |
| Ongoing fee to your adviser | Agreed with your adviser up to 5 years |
Our initial fee, dealing fee and adviser charges, will reduce the amount available to invest into EIS-qualifying companies.
We encourage our investors to seek financial advice when making investment decisions. We therefore charge investors who have not taken advice a higher initial fee. If you are investing through an intermediary, you’ll need to complete a suitability form. This can be found in our Resource centre.
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