January 12, 2021
Investors
Can I Invest in (S)EIS Funds?
Be sure you are able to invest in SEIS and EIS by checking whether you are eligible according to the UK government.
Be sure you are able to invest in SEIS and EIS by checking whether you are eligible according to the UK government.
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We look at what an Angel Investor is, how you can find them and what questions you should be asking them once they are interested in investing in your company. What investments have they made before?
RLC Ventures December 2020 Wrap-up where we take a look back on 2020, and explore what's ahead in 2021!
A review of the year 2020 at RLC Ventures. A strange year for many, but we were grateful to continue to do what we love which is back the best and brightest founders early on their journey.
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A short note from us as to why we invested in Crowd Data Systems. Read for more on how we met the excellent team that is disrupting the treasury management space.
Here is a list of over 100 questions that VCs and Investors could ask Founders in initial meetings. Being prepared as a founder/investor is extremely important.
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Welcoming Dorm to the RLC Family, We were named Finalists in the Best SEIS Manager, RLC ranked #12 on Most Active Impact Funds by Dealroom.co, Portfolio Updates and more.
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Announcing our investment in Dorm - building the University for the Passion Economy, empowering creators to build the content empires of tomorrow. We co-led this round alongside Playfair Capital.
Looking for tax-efficient investment ideas? This guide explores our top 5 tax-efficient investment schemes and will help you decide which ones best fit your priorities and preferences.
Raising capital for your startup is always difficult. Finding ways to save is always necessary. Read on how to claim R&D tax relief, how it can propel your business and save you time and money
It is looking as though the annual allowance on capital gains tax (CGT) in the UK is set to change in the coming months - we take a look at how this could play out for individual tax payers in the UK.
EIS and SEIS funds are managed investment vehicles, such as that of RLC Ventures, that enable individual investors to invest in a diverse portfolio of underlying EIS and SEIS eligible startups.
Here is a list of the Top 25 UK Angel Investors. Have a read to see who has invested in what and where their sector focuses are.
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Another new investment announced, our team moderating pitching events, attending numerous (digital) events and some exciting portfolio updates to inform you about! November isn't looking any quieter.
Knowing what VCs look for when negotiating terms is key to having a successful outcome and not getting startled by any surprising terms. Read for an in-depth analysis of what you may need to know.
An explanation to investors about how EIS Loss Relief works. Included in this blog is a worked example to simplify exactly how the process of loss relief works.
September has been super busy! One of our portfolio companies BettingMetrics has been acquired by GameLounge. Our website has been fully re-done! We've started a podcast and much more!
Applying for EIS/SEIS Advanced Assurance can improve the chances for founders to raise funding. Detailed in this post is what you may need to know when applying for the assurances.
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RLC Ventures Portfolio company Bettingmetrics was acquired by Malta-based Game Lounge in Q1 of this year (2020). RLC were the sole investors and backers of this company, from Idea to Exit.
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There's no need to restrict your startup funding options to only VCs or Angels. If you’re looking for an alternative way to raise capital, then crowdfunding or venture builders could be for you.
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RLC Ventures are delighted to have completed our investment in Condense Reality and support them on their mission to bring Volumetric Video and immersive media experiences to the masses.
Claiming SEIS tax relief can be a complicated task. Here is a step by step guide to filling out the SEIS tax form.
RLC Ventures have been shortlisted and won a number of awards in our short tenure as a fund. We are proud to be a part of fuelling the growth of early-stage UK start-ups and receiving recognition.
August was another busy month at RLC Ventures! Read more about where we have been and where we will be in the coming month. Be sure to take a look at what we've been reading, listening and watching.
A short step-by-step guide to building an investment-winning pitch deck. Oliver runs through Airbnb's original Seed pitch deck and shares some advice around building your own.
You feel like you and your start-up are in the best position to raise capital – now what? Once you’ve made the decision to raise, there are a core set of questions you should consider.
Raising capital is a crucial part of your start-up journey. But before you explore your funding options, it's important you consider whether you're ready to raise capital. To help guide your thoughts
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The infrastructure and ecosystem built in the South-West region of the UK is leading to a rise in the number of successful start-ups being born in the region. We outline some of the reasons why the South-West is having this success as well as the key players within the eco-system.
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Voice technology has the ability to completely disrupt the way we live. Whilst we are years away from this, the application of voice in certain sectors is having a huge impact. This article takes a look at some of the sectors voice tech is impacting now and will impact in the future.
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We are delighted to welcome Workscope to the RLC Ventures portfolio. Workscope is an AI-driven SaaS platform that helps companies understand and manage their spreadsheets and the associated risk.
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The RLC Ventures team outline the 5 most important tips for founders when pitching UK Investors and Angels. 1. Take Fundraising Seriously, 2. Research 3. Open Multiple Conversations
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It has been a busy month for the RLC Ventured team. In this Edition we cover; welcoming Organise to our portfolio, a new addition to our core team, panel appearances and more.
RLC Ventures list of EIS and SEIS funds allows potential investors to compare and contrast the tax relief offerings available in the UK.
RLC Ventures Associate, Oliver Kicks, provides some commentary and insight for founders when it comes to the realities of Venture Capital in a Post-COVID world.
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Get the rundown on what happened this June at RLC Ventures. Last month we had our Summer Interns join, as well as a new addition to our advisory board.
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Organise is the digital platform built to protect workers rights. As with all of our investments, we like to write a quick note summarising what got us excited about this team and opportunity.
Labworks is developing the worlds leading studio for voice games. As with all of our investments, we like to write a quick note summarising what got us excited about this team and opportunity.
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We are excited to see Scribeless become a part of the RLC Ventures portfolio. Scribeless is an automated handwritten letter software, enabling businesses and users to send handwritten letters at scale
A review of the year 2020 at RLC Ventures. A strange year for many, but we were grateful to continue to do what we love which is back the best and brightest founders early on their journey.
A short note from us as to why we invested in Crowd Data Systems. Read for more on how we met the excellent team that is disrupting the treasury management space.
Announcing our investment in Dorm - building the University for the Passion Economy, empowering creators to build the content empires of tomorrow. We co-led this round alongside Playfair Capital.
RLC Ventures Portfolio company Bettingmetrics was acquired by Malta-based Game Lounge in Q1 of this year (2020). RLC were the sole investors and backers of this company, from Idea to Exit.
RLC Ventures are delighted to have completed our investment in Condense Reality and support them on their mission to bring Volumetric Video and immersive media experiences to the masses.
RLC Ventures have been shortlisted and won a number of awards in our short tenure as a fund. We are proud to be a part of fuelling the growth of early-stage UK start-ups and receiving recognition.
We are delighted to welcome Workscope to the RLC Ventures portfolio. Workscope is an AI-driven SaaS platform that helps companies understand and manage their spreadsheets and the associated risk.
It has been a busy month for the RLC Ventured team. In this Edition we cover; welcoming Organise to our portfolio, a new addition to our core team, panel appearances and more.
Get the rundown on what happened this June at RLC Ventures. Last month we had our Summer Interns join, as well as a new addition to our advisory board.
Organise is the digital platform built to protect workers rights. As with all of our investments, we like to write a quick note summarising what got us excited about this team and opportunity.
Labworks is developing the worlds leading studio for voice games. As with all of our investments, we like to write a quick note summarising what got us excited about this team and opportunity.
We are excited to see Scribeless become a part of the RLC Ventures portfolio. Scribeless is an automated handwritten letter software, enabling businesses and users to send handwritten letters at scale
We look at what an Angel Investor is, how you can find them and what questions you should be asking them once they are interested in investing in your company. What investments have they made before?
Here is a list of over 100 questions that VCs and Investors could ask Founders in initial meetings. Being prepared as a founder/investor is extremely important.
Raising capital for your startup is always difficult. Finding ways to save is always necessary. Read on how to claim R&D tax relief, how it can propel your business and save you time and money
Knowing what VCs look for when negotiating terms is key to having a successful outcome and not getting startled by any surprising terms. Read for an in-depth analysis of what you may need to know.
Applying for EIS/SEIS Advanced Assurance can improve the chances for founders to raise funding. Detailed in this post is what you may need to know when applying for the assurances.
There's no need to restrict your startup funding options to only VCs or Angels. If you’re looking for an alternative way to raise capital, then crowdfunding or venture builders could be for you.
A short step-by-step guide to building an investment-winning pitch deck. Oliver runs through Airbnb's original Seed pitch deck and shares some advice around building your own.
You feel like you and your start-up are in the best position to raise capital – now what? Once you’ve made the decision to raise, there are a core set of questions you should consider.
Raising capital is a crucial part of your start-up journey. But before you explore your funding options, it's important you consider whether you're ready to raise capital. To help guide your thoughts
The RLC Ventures team outline the 5 most important tips for founders when pitching UK Investors and Angels. 1. Take Fundraising Seriously, 2. Research 3. Open Multiple Conversations
Be sure you are able to invest in SEIS and EIS by checking whether you are eligible according to the UK government.
Looking for tax-efficient investment ideas? This guide explores our top 5 tax-efficient investment schemes and will help you decide which ones best fit your priorities and preferences.
It is looking as though the annual allowance on capital gains tax (CGT) in the UK is set to change in the coming months - we take a look at how this could play out for individual tax payers in the UK.
EIS and SEIS funds are managed investment vehicles, such as that of RLC Ventures, that enable individual investors to invest in a diverse portfolio of underlying EIS and SEIS eligible startups.
An explanation to investors about how EIS Loss Relief works. Included in this blog is a worked example to simplify exactly how the process of loss relief works.
Claiming SEIS tax relief can be a complicated task. Here is a step by step guide to filling out the SEIS tax form.
RLC Ventures list of EIS and SEIS funds allows potential investors to compare and contrast the tax relief offerings available in the UK.
RLC Ventures December 2020 Wrap-up where we take a look back on 2020, and explore what's ahead in 2021!
Welcoming Dorm to the RLC Family, We were named Finalists in the Best SEIS Manager, RLC ranked #12 on Most Active Impact Funds by Dealroom.co, Portfolio Updates and more.
Another new investment announced, our team moderating pitching events, attending numerous (digital) events and some exciting portfolio updates to inform you about! November isn't looking any quieter.
September has been super busy! One of our portfolio companies BettingMetrics has been acquired by GameLounge. Our website has been fully re-done! We've started a podcast and much more!
August was another busy month at RLC Ventures! Read more about where we have been and where we will be in the coming month. Be sure to take a look at what we've been reading, listening and watching.
Here is a list of the Top 25 UK Angel Investors. Have a read to see who has invested in what and where their sector focuses are.
The infrastructure and ecosystem built in the South-West region of the UK is leading to a rise in the number of successful start-ups being born in the region. We outline some of the reasons why the South-West is having this success as well as the key players within the eco-system.
Voice technology has the ability to completely disrupt the way we live. Whilst we are years away from this, the application of voice in certain sectors is having a huge impact. This article takes a look at some of the sectors voice tech is impacting now and will impact in the future.
RLC Ventures Associate, Oliver Kicks, provides some commentary and insight for founders when it comes to the realities of Venture Capital in a Post-COVID world.