Raising capital through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) can be a powerful growth lever—but only if the structure is right. Whether you're a fund manager launching a new VCT or S/EIS fund, a founder seeking investment, or an investor looking to deploy capital to help businesses whilst ensuring your tax reliefs are protected, we help you navigate the rules with clarity and confidence.

Shoosmiths’ VCT and S/EIS team and corporate teams work side-by-side to deliver joined-up advice on eligibility, structuring, obtaining advance assurance, reorganisations, exits and investor communications. We act for most of the UK’s most active VCTs and S/EIS funds, as well as high-growth companies across sectors—from fintech to life sciences.

Our advice is practical, fast and commercially focused. We don’t just know the legislation—we know how HMRC applies it in practice, and how to keep your deal on track. Whether you're scaling a business or managing a portfolio, we help you unlock the full value of these schemes.

• advising Gresham House on EIS and VCT tax structuring across multiple investments and exits, including OnSecurity, Airfinity, Earnz plc, and Counting Ltd

• advising Foresight on EIS and VCT tax structuring across multiple investments and exits, including Family Adventures Group, Flock, Rated People, and Alison Technologies

• advising OV on EIS and VCT tax structuring across 30+ investments, exits, and restructurings - including Nanosyrinx, Walking on Earth, and Drift Energy

• advising Puma on EIS and VCT tax structuring across 30+ investments, exits, and restructurings - including Thingtrax, Cameramatics