Read articles and interviews on investing in startups, venture capital funds, tax saving and retirement planning strategies and the latest industry trends, from diversity to cleantech and sustainability. You'll also find interviews and podcasts with our founders and angel investors.
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Following the crowd? When to back crowdfunds, and when to invest elsewhere.
Does conventional wisdom about following the crowd hold true?
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Access EIS investments for April 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April.
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What makes a good EIS investment?
What should you consider when choosing an EIS fund? Read the article to find out.
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Make this the year you get ahead of your tax bill with EIS.
With EIS, the earlier in the tax year you invest, the more options you have. Read on to find out more.
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Access EIS investments for March 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in March.
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The final countdown: why this tax year is different, and why now is the time to make use of EIS.
If there was ever a time to consider a shakeup of your investment portfolio, this is it.
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Access EIS investments for February 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in February.
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Comparing the risk profiles of EIS and SEIS.
If you're planning to invest in startups for the first time, or grow your portfolio further, what should you consider when looking at SEIS and EIS, and what are the pros and cons of each scheme?
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Access EIS investments for December 2022 and January 2023.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed from December to January 2023.
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Magic Pony, machine learning, and discovering the unknown unknowns: Angel Insights with Zehan Wang.
Founder and angel investor Zehan Wang shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Beyond the risk, relief and returns: angel investing for the economy.
What effect does EIS have on the economy, beyond the benefits to the individual investor?
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Here's how to claim EIS tax reliefs this tax year.
The deadline for tax returns is looming, and investors in EIS can claim an assortment of enticing tax reliefs across income tax, capital gains tax, and more. Find out how to claim, and if you're not an EIS investor, why you might want to consider it.
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Why the power law matters in VC investing.
UK venture capital returns adhere to a power law distribution. What does that mean, and how should it affect the way investors build VC portfolios?
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Looking at the year ahead: Our super-angels' expectations for 2023.
How was 2022 for you? We asked our angels to tell us about trends they observed, and their expectations for the coming year.
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Access EIS investments for November 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in November.
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Tax efficient investing? You’re doing it wrong: why most EIS funds aren't diversified enough, and how to avoid their mistakes.
When you're investing in startups, it's a better strategy to build a large portfolio.
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What does the latest budget mean for you and EIS investing?
The budget's not all bad news for investing in startups.
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Access EIS investments for October 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in October.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Addie Pinkster.
Founder and angel investor Addie Pinkster shares her insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Comparing the UK’s tax saving investments
Not all UK tax saving investments are created equal. Learn about the pros and cons of each and find out which may be right for you.
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Access EIS investments for September 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September.
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Reduce your income tax bill and put money to work with EIS.
Investing in EIS eligible companies lets you cut your income tax bill by 30%, and that's not all. Read on to find out more.
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How my biggest loss turned into my most valuable lesson
Andy Ayim, founder of the Angel Investing School, explains why it's important for investors to make mistakes and learn from them.
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Access EIS investments for August 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August.
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Access EIS investments for July 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Andy Ayim.
Founder and angel investor Andy Ayim MBE shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Use this 4 step hack to find your next angel investor
Finding investors can be a challenge, but this simple technique can be a huge help.
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Access EIS investments for June 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June.
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What can we learn from startups founded during the great recession?
How did investing habits change during the financial crisis of 2008, and how did startups founded in that period fare?
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Company Spotlight: Sook.
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Sook, which specialises in flexible space for businesses to plan, design and execute everything from launches to fundraisers.
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Access EIS investments for May 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May.
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EIS in the time of COVID.
How has COVID-19 affected EIS investing? We examine the most recent data from HMRC.
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Tax efficient investments: compare tax relief options
Tax efficient investments use government-approved schemes to give investors tax relief on qualifying investments. Find out how to optimise your investment portfolio for tax efficiency.
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Access EIS investments for April 2022.
Read about the innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April.
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Company Spotlight: StarStock.
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, StarStock, allows pubs, bars, clubs and hotels to order directly from brand owners.
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Company Spotlight: Solascure.
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Solascure, which is developing wound care products from medical maggots.
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Company Spotlight: Porotech.
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, Porotech, which is developing the next generation of Micro-LED display.
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We managed 2 IPOs in 2021: here’s 3 key lessons and a note on EIS.
We helped two of our portfolio companies IPO in 2021. But what does the process involve, what did we learn, and why is it important to claim EIS?
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Access EIS investments for March 2022.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in March.
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Company Spotlight: MOTH Drinks.
Find out more about Access EIS portfolio company, MOTH Drinks, which specialises in ready-to-drink cocktails.
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UK startup valuations are booming and there’s a good reason why.
What's behind recent UK startup valuations, and what does it mean for investors?
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Srin Madipalli.
Co-founder of Accomable, an accessible travel startup, Srin Madipalli is an angel investor and startup mentor. Find out what insights he had to offer SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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How we access the top 20% of startups, and why it matters.
What difference does access to the top 20% of the market make to portfolio growth, and how does Access EIS make it happen?
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Access EIS investments for December 2021 – January 2022.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed from Decemeber 2021 to January 2022.
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We invested in 100 companies in 2 years. Here’s why.
What does it take to start a venture capital fund and invest in 100 companies in two years? Find out why, and how, we did it.
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Why bigger is better: the benefits of a larger investment portfolio.
Many venture capital funds build portfolios of just 5-10 companies. Access EIS adds 50+ each year: read on to find out why.
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How we analysed 5m data points to build our VC fund.
Discover Access EIS, a new breed of data-driven VC fund from SyndicateRoom. With investments, your capital is at risk.
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Looking at the year ahead: Our super-angels' expectations for 2022.
How was 2021 for you? We asked our angels to tell us about trends they observed, and their expectations for the coming year.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Nick Jenkins.
Founder of Moonpig.com and a 'Dragon' on BBC series 'Dragon's Den', Nick Jenkins' has many years of experience as both entrepreneur and angel investor. Find out what insights he had to offer SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Put your Christmas bonus to work and pay less tax.
Find out which investments will help you cut your tax bill, and potentially see returns.
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Access EIS investments for November 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in November 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Matt Lerner.
Angel investor, Founder of Startup Core Strengths and former Partner at 500 Startups, Matt Lerner discusses what makes successful startups different with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Capital Gains Tax, Cryptocurrency, and EIS.
Find out how to use EIS investing to handle capital gains taxes incurred through sales of cryptocurrency.
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Access EIS investments for October 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in October 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Mac Conwell.
Angel investor and Founder & Managing Partner at RareBreed Ventures Mac Conwell discusses diversity and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for September 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in September 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Sarah Turner.
Angel investor and CEO of Angel Academe Sarah Turner discusses gender diversity and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for August 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in August 2021.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Silvia Mah.
Angel investor Silvia Mah discusses investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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Access EIS investments for July 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in July 2021.
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How a random portfolio will outperform most VC funds.
Find out how data-driven vc can outperform traditional approaches to venture capital investing.
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Access EIS investments for June 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in June 2021.
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Is venture capital what's missing from your investment portfolio?
Find out why venture capital is a good choice if you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio, reduce your tax bill and more.
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Forget crypto: why are millennials investing in venture capital?
Why are millennials more interested in venture capital investing than bitcoin? Find out the benefits, both to the investor, and to the world, of making impact investments into venture capital, and the drawbacks of investing in bitcoin.
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Why EIS might be a better choice than an ISA for your next investment.
Find out what makes EIS stand out as an alternative to investing in an ISA.
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Did you know, female-led startups perform better?
Numerous studies have shown that, on average, startups with female founders perform better than their solely male founded counterparts.
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3 ways to defer capital gains tax that could turn you a profit.
Did you know there are ways to defer capital gains tax that could actually earn you money? Read on to find out how.
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3 investing lessons with super angel Peter Cowley.
Super angel Peter Cowley discusses startups, angel investing and what to look for in an investor-founder relationship with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton in the regular podcast, Angel Insights.
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Should EIS be considered in your pension planning?
Find out whether investing in EIS is a better option for retirement planning that traditional pensions.
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Access EIS investments for May 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in May 2021.
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What are the advantages of a diverse team in business?
Looking at research into the benefits of diversity for companies across innovation, profitability and reputation.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Kirsten Connell.
Super angel Kirsten Connell discusses cybertech and investing in startups with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Denzel Walters.
Super angel Denzel Walters discusses investing and underrepresented founders with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Chris Mairs.
Expert investor Chris Mairs shares his insights and experience with SyndicateRoom Founder Tom Britton.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Ros Singleton.
Gain expert insights into both investing in and founding startups from SyndicateRoom super angel and telecomms industry expert Ros Singleton.
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Access EIS investments for April 2021.
See which innovative new startups SyndicateRoom and its super angels backed in April 2021.
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An interview with Hexigone CEO & Founder, Patrick Dodds.
Find out why cleantech is a truly compelling sector from a cleantech CEO, and why investment is key to the sector's success.
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An interview with Bockatech CEO, Henri Gaskjenn.
Read our interview with cleantech business CEO Henri Gaskjenn and find out what he thinks about the importance of cleantech now and in the future, and why investment is vital to the industry.
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An interview with Sorex Sensors founder, Mario de Miguel Ramos.
We spoke to the CEO of Sorex Sensors to hear his thoughts on the future of cleantech and the importance of investment to the industry.
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3 investing lessons from Angel Insights with Caroline Halliday.
Three green investing insights from expert angel Caroline Halliday.
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An interview with Powervault founder, Joe Warren.
Find out about the future of cleantech from the CEO of Powervault, a creator of smart home energy storage devices, and why investment is vital to the health of the industry.
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An interview with Zeigo founder, Juan Pablo Cerda.
Hear Zeigo founder Juan Pablo Cerdo's thoughts on the future of cleantech and how vital investment is to the success of the industry.
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Cleantech and renewables: we're positive about the future.
Progress to a clean energy future is looking promising. Read more about cleantech and renewable energy, the positive strides they've made in the last few years, and why they should be on investors' radars.
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Access EIS investments for March 2021.
See the fund's investments for March 2021.
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3 key lessons from Angel Insights with Simon Thorpe.
Three vital investing tips from expert super angel Simon Thorpe
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What makes Access EIS unique?
A Q&A with SyndicateRoom CEO Graham Schwikkard.
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The Bromley Boys hits the big screen
The feel-good British comedy our investors helped fund is out! We were lucky enough to interview the cast at the premiere. Watch the video
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