The Cambridge Venture Index SEIS/EIS Funds

Developed for certified sophisticated investors, the Cambridge Venture Index SEIS/EIS Funds (‘CVIF’) offer diversified investment in two of Europe’s number venture ecosystem, the Cambridge and Oxford Clusters. Based on analysis by ET Capital, compiled as the ‘Cambridge Venture Index’*, investment returns from the Cambridge Cluster have outperformed the FTSE 100 index since 2005.

With the aim of investing in the majority of newly formed science and technology-based start-ups across these clusters, the CVIF diversified investment strategy, combined with the tax advantages of SEIS and EIS schemes, offers a unique opportunity to invest in and benefit from the best of the UK’s innovation economy.

Moreover, the Fund enhances the flow of seed capital into the Cambridge and Oxford ecosystems, enabling the long-term growth of these clusters and the wider community.

Cambridge science & technology

Cambridge & Oxford science: Investing in the breadth of science and technology-based start-ups emerging from Europe’s leading innovation clusters

Diversified portfolio

Deliberately diversified across sectors and technologies to enhance the index’s characteristics and the Fund’s performance.

Strong growth and realisation prospects

Strong growth and realisation prospects:  Access to an established network of follow-on investors enhances the potential for scaling start-ups and realising profitable exits.

Financial returns

The index fund approach minimises the risks that come from picking individual ‘winners’.

Investment profile

This is a long-term, illiquid investment focused on pre-seed and seed-stage ventures.

Deployment

Deployment: CVIF 2 (the current fund) will deploy capital during the 2026-27 tax year.

Tax efficient

Wherever possible investments will be SEIS or EIS qualifying. The benefits of investing in businesses that qualify for SEIS or EIS tax relief are summarised here and here.

Deal flow

Dealflow: The fund manager’s broad experience and strong ties across the Cambridge & Oxford clusters will provide consistent access to deal flow from the leading universities, accelerators and incubators in the clusters.

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This summary does not constitute an offer by the Fund Manager or any other person to invest in the Fund or act as your fund manager or an invitation for you to offer the same. Such an offer may be made to investors who have certified as a ‘high net worth investor’ or a ‘sophisticated investor’ in accordance with the rules contained in the FCA Handbook of Rules and Guidance (“FCA Rules”) and are able to elect to be treated as professional clients (and are found appropriate to do so, having regard to your knowledge and experience of similar investments) but only by confirming your status and applying for the Investment Memorandum.

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*Derived from historical data collated by the Centre for Business Research at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and analysed by ET Capital. A summary can be provided upon request. Past performance does not predict future returns.

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