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At GCV we provide experienced investors with access to carefully researched EIS investment opportunities that have the potential to deliver impressive returns, positive impact and generous tax benefits.
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Our EIS Investment Opportunities

Thoroughly Researched, Growth Oriented EIS Investments

At GCV, we specialise in sourcing and backing a select number of high-potential, EIS-eligible investment opportunities each year. Every opportunity is rigorously assessed by our experienced investment team to minimise risk and maximise the potential for long-term growth.

Each year, we review over 750 opportunities—yet only a handful make it through to full due diligence. Every shortlisted business is measured against our strict eligibility criteria, and must demonstrate strong commercial potential, credible leadership, and a clear path to scale. By personally investing in every deal we offer, we align our interests with those of our investor network—demonstrating our strong belief in the businesses we back.

Through GCV Labs, our in-house venture builder, we go beyond the capital—supporting portfolio companies hands-on via software and app development, marketing, media, design and more. This close collaboration helps founders accelerate growth and navigate challenges as they scale.

As part of GCV Invest, our private investor network, you’ll gain early access to exclusive EIS investment rounds—each targeting ambitious, high-growth outcomes, with an average target return of 10x money-on-money.

Explore our latest EIS investment opportunities below.

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Finexos
Round 4
Pre A
Completed

Finexos

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 690,481
Round: Round 4
Investment Type: Equity
Learn More about Finexos
n-gage.io
Round 2
Seed
Completed

n-gage.io

Sector: SaaS
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 633,963
Round: Round 2
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about n-gage.io
Finexos
Round 5
Growth
Completed

Finexos

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 1,309,999
Round: Round 5
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Finexos
Noctura GCV
Round 1
Growth
Open For Investment

Noctura (PolyPhotonix Limited)

Target Sought: £ 1,999,950
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Noctura (PolyPhotonix Limited)
GCV
Round 4
Growth
Open For Investment

Growth Capital Ventures

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 750,000
Round: Round 4
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Growth Capital Ventures
Pervas ID
Growth
Open For Investment

PervasID

Sector: Technology
Target Sought: £ 4,000,305
Funds Raised: £ 3,772,708
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about PervasID
Hive HR
Round 1
Completed

Hive.Hr

Sector: HR Tech
Target Sought: £ 150,000
Funds Raised: £ 303,000
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about Hive.Hr
Intelligence Fusion
Round 1
Completed

Intelligence Fusion

Sector: SaaS
Target Sought: £ 400,000
Funds Raised: £ 556,800
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about Intelligence Fusion
Hive HR
Round 2
Completed

Hive.Hr

Sector: HR Tech
Target Sought: £ 300,000
Funds Raised: £ 1,150,000
Round: Round 2
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Hive.Hr
QikServe
Round 1
Completed

QikServe

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 2,500,000
Funds Raised: £ 2,624,694
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about QikServe
n-gage.io
Round 1
Completed

n-gage.io

Sector: SaaS
Target Sought: £ 150,000
Funds Raised: £ 170,000
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about n-gage.io
Finance Nation
Round 1
Completed

Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 150,000
Funds Raised: £ 225,000
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)
GCV
Round 1
Completed

Growth Capital Ventures

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 561,000
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about Growth Capital Ventures
GCV
Round 2
Completed

Growth Capital Ventures

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Funds Raised: £ 1,290,410
Round: Round 2
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS, SEIS
Learn More about Growth Capital Ventures
Cathedral Gates
Completed

Cathedral Gates

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 400,000
Funds Raised: £ 2,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
Learn More about Cathedral Gates
Middleton Waters
Completed

Middleton Waters

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 2,200,000
Funds Raised: £ 7,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
Learn More about Middleton Waters
The Langtons
Completed

The Langtons

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 700,000
Funds Raised: £ 3,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
Learn More about The Langtons
Thorpe Paddocks
Completed

Thorpe Paddocks

Sector: Property
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Funds Raised: £ 6,000,000
Investment Type: Equity & Debt
Learn More about Thorpe Paddocks
Atom Bank
Round 1
Seed
Completed

Atom Bank

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Funds Raised: £ 1,100,000
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Learn More about Atom Bank
Finance Nation
Round 2
Super Seed
Completed

Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Funds Raised: £ 800,000
Round: Round 2
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)
Finexos
Round 3
Growth
Completed

Finexos

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 695,456
Round: Round 3
Minimum Investment: £ 500
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Finexos
Finance Nation
Round 3
Series A
Completed

Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 250,000
Funds Raised: £ 278,855
Round: Round 3
Minimum Investment: £ 1,000
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Business Finance Market (trading as Finance Nation)
GCV
Round 3
Growth
Completed

Growth Capital Ventures

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 1,000,000
Round: Round 3
Minimum Investment: £ 5,000
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Growth Capital Ventures
Finexos
Round 4
Pre A
Completed

Finexos

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 690,481
Round: Round 4
Investment Type: Equity
Learn More about Finexos
n-gage.io
Round 2
Seed
Completed

n-gage.io

Sector: SaaS
Target Sought: £ 500,000
Funds Raised: £ 633,963
Round: Round 2
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about n-gage.io
Finexos
Round 5
Growth
Completed

Finexos

Sector: Fintech & Banking
Target Sought: £ 1,309,999
Round: Round 5
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Finexos
Noctura GCV
Round 1
Growth
Open For Investment

Noctura (PolyPhotonix Limited)

Target Sought: £ 1,999,950
Round: Round 1
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Noctura (PolyPhotonix Limited)
GCV
Round 4
Growth
Open For Investment

Growth Capital Ventures

Sector: Fintech
Target Sought: £ 750,000
Round: Round 4
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about Growth Capital Ventures
Pervas ID
Growth
Open For Investment

PervasID

Sector: Technology
Target Sought: £ 4,000,305
Funds Raised: £ 3,772,708
Investment Type: Equity
Tax Schemes: EIS
Learn More about PervasID

Portfolio Diversification.
Superior Returns.

Why invest using the EIS?

A Wealth of Portfolio Enhancing and Tax Planning Benefits

By investing into high-growth startups and scaleups via the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), investors have the potential to unlock a host of valuable benefits, many of which are not available via traditional equity routes. 

From tax advantages including 30% income tax relief and capital gains tax exemption, to access to the alternative investment space and its volatility-resistant benefits, investing using the EIS can enable investors to minimise the risk and maximise the returns associated with venture capital via several means.

Income Tax Benefits

EIS investment opportunities provide up to 30% income tax relief, making them a compelling choice for investors who want to reduce their tax liabilities while supporting innovative startups.

Tax-Free Growth

EIS investments offer the benefit of tax exemption on capital gains for shares held for at least three years, providing a distinctive opportunity to enhance your financial portfolio while benefiting from substantial tax incentives.

 

Future Asset Planning

Inheritance tax relief facilitates investors in strategically planning for the future by leveraging the tax-efficient structure of EIS investments.

 

Risk Minimisation

Loss relief is available, ensuring that in the event of underperformance, investors can recover a portion of their investment through tax savings. Calculate net loss relief using an EIS loss relief calculator

Portfolio Diversification

Broaden your portfolio diversification by investing through the EIS in conjunction with other tax-efficient options such as ISAs and Pensions.

High Target Growth

EIS investment opportunities concentrate on high-growth startups, providing investors with the opportunity to support innovative enterprises while pursuing substantial returns on their investments.

Become a GCV Invest Member

Join our network of 1000+ experienced investor members

An established private investor network made up of over 1000 members, GCV Invest specialises in providing experienced investors and high net worth individuals with access to growth-focused alternative investment opportunities. Create an account and browse the platform below.

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EIS Investment Opportunity FAQs

  • GCV Invest operates on a deal-by-deal basis, so it isn’t a fund in the traditional sense. That said, some of the EIS investment opportunities available do share characteristics with a fund-like structure.

    For example, our current live opportunity—investing directly into GCV—offers a fund-like model with the flexibility of deal-by-deal investing. GCV holds stakes of between 20% and 100% in a number of portfolio companies, giving investors exposure to a diversified group of businesses through a single investment.

    Many investors seek out venture capital firms that focus on deal-by-deal investing because it offers more freedom and control. A common piece of feedback from our investor network is that they enjoy building a portfolio over time, choosing which EIS opportunities to invest in as new ones are added to the platform.

    To explore more of the benefits of investing deal-by-deal rather than through a fund, we’ve put together some content on the topic.

  • To claim tax reliefs from EIS investments, you can either speak to your accountant or complete the EIS3 form, which is issued to you shortly after the investment is made.

    You can also claim via your Self-Assessment tax return. In some cases, you may need to amend a previous year's return to apply the relief to earlier income tax liabilities.

    Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free profits are automatic—no claim process is required, as eligible gains are simply exempt.

    For a more in-depth guide, we’ve created a resource covering how to claim EIS tax reliefs, including income tax relief, CGT deferral, inheritance tax relief, and more.

  • When signing up to GCV Invest, you'll go through a quick investor categorisation process—this is a requirement set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure that all investors understand the risks involved with early-stage investing.

    There are four FCA-recognised investor categories, and most individuals will qualify under one of them, such as a High Net Worth Individual or a Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor. The process is straightforward and typically takes just a few minutes.

    Once categorised, you’ll see that the minimum investment for most GCV opportunities is £5,000. This threshold is clearly stated on each opportunity. At other venture builders or platforms, this minimum may vary—sometimes higher, sometimes lower—depending on the structure of the deal and platform policies.

  • EIS investments involve backing early-stage, often high-growth startups. As a result, returns are not guaranteed, and the risk is considered to be high.

    That said, there are ways to manage and potentially reduce that risk. At GCV Invest and GCV Labs, we have a unique and close working relationship with many of the portfolio companies we support. This often includes hands-on help with business development, custom platform and website builds, and full multichannel marketing support. It’s this level of involvement that leads many, both internally and externally, to invest alongside others.

    To help offset some of the risk, the government introduced the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). By investing in EIS-eligible opportunities, investors can access a range of tax reliefs, including:

    • 30% income tax relief

    • Inheritance tax relief (after 2 years)

    • Capital gains tax deferral relief

    • Loss relief

    In the unfortunate event that the company fails, income tax relief and loss relief can be combined, reducing your effective loss exposure to as little as 38.5% of the original investment.

    We’ve created a dedicated guide on how EIS loss relief works if you’d like to explore this further.

    And if you’d like to speak with us about the risks involved, we’d be happy to help. Simply submit a contact form and we’ll arrange a call.

  • For our GCV Invest EIS Opportunities, the minimum investment amount is advertised at £5,000.  

  • To retain the EIS tax reliefs, you must hold your shares for at least three years from the date of issue (or from when the business starts trading, if later).

    Since EIS is designed as a long-term investment, most opportunities typically aim for an exit over 5–7 years, so meeting the three-year minimum is rarely a concern.

  • GCV focuses on high-growth businesses operating in some of the most exciting and fast-moving sectors in venture capital — including Fintech, AI, SaaS, Medtech, and more.


    While these are our core areas, our close relationship with investors allows us to remain flexible and adapt to the evolving needs and preferences of our network.

Investor Brochure

GCV Invest Brochure

For investors keen to find out how we assist our members in building their wealth with impact, this GCV Invest brochure provides an overview of what we do at GCV and our track record operating in the space, touching on:

  • Our core asset classes: of venture capital, property and private equity, and our reasons for focusing on these

  • Target returns &  risk considerations: including details of typical hold periods and tax relief eligibility

  • Our track record: including a case study example of a previous opportunity and details of all of GCV's successful exits to date
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Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.
Risk Summary

Estimated reading time: 2 min

Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.

What are the key risks?

  • You could lose all the money you invest
  • Most investments are shares in start-up businesses or bonds issued by them. Investors in these shares or bonds often lose 100% of the money they invested, as most start-up businesses fail.
  • Checks on the businesses you are investing in, such as how well they are expected to perform, may not have been carried out by the platform you are investing through. You should do your own research before investing.

You won't get your money back quickly

  • Even if the business you invest in is successful, it will likely take several years to get your money back.
  • The most likely way to get your money back is if the business is bought by another business or lists its shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common.
  • Start-up businesses very rarely pay you back through dividends. You should not expect to get your money back this way.
  • Some platforms may give you the opportunity to sell your investment early through a 'secondary market' or 'bulletin board', but there is no guarantee you will find a buyer at the price you are willing to sell.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

  • Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well. A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments. Learn more here.

The value of your investment can be reduced

  • If your investment is shares, the percentage of the business that you own will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.
  • These new shares could have additional rights that your shares don't have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment.

You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong

  • Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker.
  • Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated platform, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here.

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA's website here.

For further information about investment-based crowdfunding, visit the crowdfunding section of the FCA's website here.

Driving Growth.
Creating Value.
Delivering Impact.

Backed by

Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) is backed by funds managed by Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s leading private equity and alternative asset managers.