IGNITE SEIS FUND MANDATE
This fund is tailored to provide significant tax benefits through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), while capitalizing on the growth potential within the rapidly evolving media sector. Our goal is to launch a media-focused investment vehicle that combines attractive tax reliefs for UK taxpayers with strategic investments in media companies poised for significant growth. By focusing on media companies at the cutting edge of digital content, technology driven media, and emerging distribution platforms, this fund will offer substantial potential for returns while also offering a unique, value-driven proposition for investors.
The Opportunity
The media landscape is undergoing a transformative period, with rapid shifts in digital content consumption, the rise of new platforms, and the increasing role of technology in shaping how media is created and distributed. The growth of digital streaming, immersive technologies such as VR and AR, and the increasing demand for niche content offer compelling opportunities for investors who can identify the next wave of media innovation.
For investors, the media sector provides the potential for high returns, diversification away from traditional asset classes, and exposure to exciting new business models. However, these opportunities also come with significant risks, which is where the SEIS/EIS framework provides an invaluable advantage.
AI investments pair naturally with media-sector opportunities because both industries are undergoing rapid digital transformation driven by data, automation, and personalized content delivery. As media companies increasingly rely on AI for content creation, audience analytics, targeted advertising, and operational efficiency, the value of AI technologies becomes directly linked to the sector’s growth.
Investing in both areas creates a complementary portfolio: AI provides the underlying tools and innovation engine, while media offers practical, large-scale use cases that fuel demand for those tools. This synergy positions investors to capture both the technological upside of AI and the expanding commercial applications within modern media ecosystems.
As you may know, the SEIS and EIS schemes provide substantial tax reliefs for investors in qualifying early-stage companies, making them an incredibly attractive option for high-networth individuals looking to reduce their overall tax exposure while pursuing high-growth investments.
SEIS:
- Up to 50% income tax relief on investments of up to £100,000 per annum.
- Capital gains tax (CGT) exemption on gains if the shares are held for at least 3 years.
- Loss relief that offsets losses against income tax, mitigating potential risks.
EIS:
- 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1 million per annum.
- No CGT on profits made from EIS investments held for more than 3 years.
- Deferral of CGT on capital gains made from other assets if reinvested in EISeligible companies.
These tax benefits are a compelling reason to invest in early-stage media companies and offer an attractive value proposition for potential investors.
FUND STRUCTURE
This fund will focus exclusively on the media sector, with investments in a variety of highgrowth companies in areas such as digital content creation, distribution platforms, technology-enabled media, and marketing solutions. The aim is to build a diversified portfolio that can generate strong returns while mitigating risks through the benefits of SEIS/EIS tax reliefs.
Key Elements of the Fund:
1. Investment Focus:
- Digital Content & Streaming: Companies involved in content creation, distribution, and streaming platforms.
- Tech-Enabled Media: Media companies utilizing cutting-edge technology (e.g., AI, VR, data analytics) to innovate and disrupt the media landscape.
- Advertising & Marketing Solutions: Startups focused on leveraging new media channels, influencer marketing, and digital advertising strategies.
- Creative Studios & Talent: Investments in independent studios and digital creators with high growth potential.
2. Investment Criteria:
- High-growth potential in niche areas within the media sector.
- Innovative business models and technology-driven solutions.
- Clear exit strategy, including potential IPOs, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
3. Target Return:
We anticipate significant capital growth from a diversified portfolio, with strong exit potential in line with the current trends in media mergers, acquisitions, and market demand.
WHY IGNITE SEIS FUND?
1. Attractive Investment Vehicle:
• The SEIS/EIS tax relief framework offers a highly compelling investment structure for HNWIs, providing immediate tax advantages alongside significant growth potential in the media sector.
2. Untapped Growth Potential in Media:
• The media sector is evolving rapidly, offering opportunities that traditional investment classes simply cannot provide. From new digital content models to emerging technologies, the sector is ripe for disruption.
3. Comprehensive Fund Management:
• Our experienced team has deep expertise in both media and early-stage investing. We have the operational capacity and industry know-how to identify, support, and nurture high-growth media companies.
4. Mitigating Risk with Tax Reliefs:
• SEIS/EIS investments come with powerful risk-mitigation tools, including loss relief and tax exemptions, helping to reduce the overall exposure for investors while maximizing potential upside.
5. Aligned Interests:
• Our fee structure ensures that the fund management team is incentivized to deliver strong performance for investors. The success fee will only be earned if investors achieve solid returns, aligning our interests with theirs.
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