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The Access EIS portfolio comprises some truly groundbreaking new startups that are helping to carry their respective industries to the next level.
The portfolio is sector agnostic and offers investors an opportunity to back the next generation of world-changing startups, each of which is hand-picked by one of the UK’s leading angel investors. You can view our existing portfolio companies here.
The Access EIS Fund co-invests with angel investors who have demonstrated their ability to outperform the market, allowing us to access the highest quality deals on exactly the same terms at an earlier stage than most funds. They include some of the most accomplished angel investors in Britain, carefully vetted to ensure they have a track record of success and specific sector expertise.
Latest news from the Access portfolio:
Solascure enrols first patient in a next Phase II clinical trial to advance Aurase Wound Gel
This biotechnology company is advancing its innovative wound care product, which deploys medical maggot enzymes to treat wounds.
The gel works by selectively removing dead tissue while preserving healthy tissue, potentially revolutionising debridement procedures. This trial aims to further validate the safety and efficacy of Aurase, building on previous promising results.
The company's approach represents a significant advancement in wound care management, particularly for patients with chronic, non-healing wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.
Just Move In raises £6m in Series A funding
In March, Just Move In, a UK-based home setup service that simplifies the moving process, secured £6 million in Series A fundingto expand its platform.
The company helps customers manage utilities, broadband, and other essential services when relocating to a new home.
This investment will fuel geographic expansion and product development, enhancing its technology to create a more seamless moving experience. Just Move In's platform reduces the administrative burden of moving by managing service transfers, cancellations, and setups on behalf of customers.
The funding round demonstrates investor confidence in the company's mission to transform the traditionally stressful home-moving process.The round was led by Eos Ventures, with further investment from Wayra, Second Century Ventures, The FSE Group and angels including Simon Rogerson and Chris Hulatt.
Standard Life's partnership with pension-finding startup Raindrop reunites customers with £50m of lost pension savings
In a partnership with Access EIS portfolio company, Raindrop, Standard Life has successfully reconnected customers with £50 million in forgotten pension savings.
Raindrop’s digital platform helps individuals locate and consolidate lost or forgotten pension pots from previous employers. Standard Life now uses Raindrop’s technology to track-down lost pension pots in as little as two days.
By simplifying the traditionally complex pension tracing process, Standard Life’s partnership with Raindrop has enabled thousands of customers to regain control of their retirement planning. The tool uses advanced data matching algorithms to identify potential unclaimed pensions and streamline the verification process.
This initiative addresses the widespread problem of lost pension funds in the UK, where it’s estimated that £31.1 billion remain unclaimed, and demonstrates how financial technology can improve retirement outcomes for consumers.
Seep Wins Sky Zero Footprint Fund Local Hero Award
London-based eco-friendly cleaning tools brand Seep has won a £20,000 TV advertising campaign through Sky Zero Footprint Fund’s Local Heroes initiative.
The company wowed judges with its plastic-free, compostable cleaning products that naturally break down after use.Seep aims to prevent one billion plastic cleaning products from reaching landfills by 2030. Through Sky's AdSmart platform, the company aims to raise awareness of hidden plastics in cleaning tools and promote eco-friendly alternatives.
Founder Laura Harnett highlighted how conventional cleaning sponges and microfiber cloths release microplastics into water systems. Sky Media's David Sanderson praised the winning businesses for demonstrating sustainable impact while growing their operations.
If you’re interested in building your own portfolio of the UK’s most promising, SEIS or EIS-qualifying startups, visit our fund page and register with us to get started. If you’d like to speak to us about investing, EIS, and how it compliments traditional investment portfolios, you can call us on 01223 478 558, or schedule an appointment to speak to Tom Britton, our Founding Partner, using this link
Invest in the next generation of startups with Access EIS
The Access EIS Fund employs a unique model to gain access to some of the most promising new startups in the UK.
By co-investing with carefully vetted angel investors who have demonstrated their expertise in making profitable investments, we are able to back the UK’s best companies earlier in their lifecycle, and win greater potential return multiples for our investors.
We build large, diverse portfolios to optimise growth potential and minimise risk. Investing in startups is risky, and many fail. But with a broad holding of top quality businesses, your chance of investing in one of the UK’s next success stories is increased.
Jove is one of a number of companies in the Access portfolio seeing growth exceeding 200%. We invest in new companies each month, so the sooner you make your investment, the sooner you can start building your portfolio of promising new startups.
