Startup Funding
Verified source: HMRCLast verified 30 May 2026Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
Tax relief for investors backing your early-stage company, making your business more attractive to raise from.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £250,000
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- UK businesses, startups & SMEs
Plain English summary
Not cash for you directly — SEIS makes you 50% more attractive to angel investors by giving them generous tax breaks. Up to £250k raise.
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Funding details
Early-stage UK companies can raise up to £250k under SEIS, giving investors 50% income tax relief and CGT exemption.
Who this is best for
- UK businesses, startups & SMEs
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with startup funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £250,000
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK-resident companies under 3 years old with under £350k gross assets and fewer than 25 employees.
Official source
Funding body
HMRC
Last verified
30 May 2026
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