Vala EIS Fund Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.
EIS fund investing in early-stage, sustainable start-ups across climate, sustainability, and deep tech sectors where sustainability is core to the business model. Targets companies in climate-tech, renewable energy, robotics, software, and related fields managed by Sapphire Capital Partners.
About this grant
This Enterprise Investment Scheme fund invests equity in early-stage start-ups where sustainability is integral to the business model. It targets companies operating in climate technology, renewable energy, robotics, software and related deep-tech fields. Applicants must be eligible for UK Enterprise Investment Scheme tax relief. The fund is open to start-ups at pre-seed, seed and Series A stages based in the United Kingdom. Sustainability must be core to the company's operations and strategy, not peripheral. Applicants should be developing solutions in climate software and data, renewable energy, energy efficiency or comparable sectors.
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Key requirements
- ✓Early-stage sustainable start-up with sustainability baked into business model
- ✓Operating in climate, sustainability, or deep tech sectors (climate-tech, renewable energy, robotics, software)
- ✓Eligible for UK Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief structure
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Vala EIS Fund?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup.
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