123 EIS & VC Basics: How companies can find an EIS/VCT manager for investment | Symvan Capital

In the latest episode in the EIS and VC Basics mini-series for The EIS Navigator, we discuss how companies can find the right EIS or VCT manager for investment. Symvan Capital has been investing through EIS for over a decade so has seen what happens when companies handle it well and badly. Investment Manager, Michael Theodosiou, talks us through the angles. Michael covers lots of important issues for founders and management including how companies approach the idea of raising money. We chat through the benefits and expectations of getting venture capital, the different types of managers as well as sector and stage differences. Michael explains how targeting can make fundraising more efficient and when companies should think about starting a fundraise.The conversation also considers how to approach fund managers, how to choose between different offers and how terms and value add can vary. It can seem daunting to a founder who is new to fundraising, but with a little guidance they can manage an effective process without making it too complicated. Enjoy! Read more about the podcast: https://hardmanandco.com/123-eis-and-vc-basics-how-companies-can-find-the-right-eis-vct-manager-for-investment-michael-theodosiou-symvan-capital/ Find out more on our website: https://hardmanandco.com/eis-vc-basics/ Disclaimer Please note this podcast/interview does not constitute a financial promotion and is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as an invitation or offer to buy or sell any investments. Please be aware that investments into unquoted companies are high risk, long term and illiquid investments. Your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Target returns are not guaranteed and forward looking statements are illustrative only and must not be relied upon. Investors should only invest on the basis of reading the full offer documentation. Listeners must make their own independent decisions and obtain their own independent advice regarding any information, projects, securities, tax treatment or financial instruments mentioned herein. For more information, please read our full disclaimers: www.hardmanandco.com/research-disclosures www.hardmanandco.com/disclaimer