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 British Design   Fund 

Investing in the UK's design sector.

At a glance
  • Current status:                    Closed (Mar-2017)
  • Fund type:                                               SEIS/EIS
  • Investment goal:                     Capital growth
  • Focus:         Product design, manufacturing
The British Design Fund seeks to invest in and provide support for UK product design and manufacturing companies. The UK has the second-largest design sector in the world and is one of the largest design industries in Europe.
  • The Fund seeks to leverage the expertise of the team that comprises Twenty20 Mentoring Limited, in order to successfully research, identify, invest in and grow early-stage UK based companies in the product design and manufacturing sector.
  • Twenty20 Mentoring Limited will act as the Company Mentor to the Investee Companies. The Company Mentor will provide Mentoring Services and other services to the Investee Companies under a mentoring services agreement between the Company Mentor and the Investee Companies.
  • The Fund has an opportunity to access a selection of investment opportunities in the product design and manufacturing sector for the Fund to potentially invest in. It is noted that Damon Bonser, a director of Twenty20 Mentoring Limited, is also currently a mentor to the Design Council Spark programme.
SEIS & EIS tax incentives
The companies the fund invest in are expected to be SEIS-EIS-qualifying, which makes British Design Fund SEIS-EIS suitable for qualifying clients who would potentially benefit from the following tax reliefs:
  • Up to 30% income tax relief (50% for SEIS)
  • Tax-free investment growth
  • Capital gains deferral (50% capital gains tax exemption for SEIS)
  • Inheritance tax relief
  • Loss relief
Please note: SEIS-EIS tax reliefs are only made available to investors because of the higher risks associated with investing in early-stage companies. Also, the availability of tax reliefs will depend on the investor's individual circumstances, and may be subject to change in the future. In addition, the availability of any tax relief depends on the investee companies maintaining their qualifying status. See guides for further information.
Fund team

Example companies from the current fund portfolio

Kokoon

Kokoon Technology is a digital health platform applying data to provide a personalized path to better sleep and mental health.

calla

Beautiful shoes designed specially for the feet of women with bunions and problem feet.

kTech

Technology that makes wiring connections in your home faster and safer by securing electrical wires with clamps rather than screw terminals.

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Important information
To invest, you must be an eligible investor. To be an eligible investor, you must be qualifying as one or more of the following:
  • You meet the FCA’s definition of a professional investor (as per COBS 3.5).
  • You meet the FCA’s definition of a certified high net worth investor (as per COBS 4 Annex 2R).
• You meet the FCA’s definition of a certified sophisticated investor (as per COBS 4 Annex 3R).
  • You meet the FCA’s definition of a self-certified sophisticated investor (as per COBS 4 Annex 4R).
  • You meet the FCA’s definition of a certified restricted investor (as per COBS 4 Annex 5R).
  • You are a client of an FCA authorised firm that will provide advice on the suitability of the product in question.
 
Risk warning
THIS INVESTMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS AS THE UNDERLYING INVESTMENTS ARE ILLIQUID. 
 
This financial promotion has been approved by Sapphire Capital Partners LLP (FRN: 565716) on 01 May 2023.
 
Important information for private investors – Reliance on the information provided here to engage in any investment activity may expose an individual to a significant risk of losing all of the property or other assets invested. Your attention is drawn to the risk section contained within the Information Memorandum. Investments are typically in unquoted shares in small companies, the value of which can be volatile and are often difficult to sell. Nothing on this website constitutes investment, tax, financial, legal, regulatory, or other advice by Sapphire Capital Partners LLP.
The value of an investment may go down as well as up, and you may not get back the full amount invested, and you may therefore lose some or all of your investment.
If you are unsure of the suitability of any investment for your circumstances, please contact your independent financial advisor or other professional advisor authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) who specialises in advising on investments of this type. Tax reliefs depend on individual circumstances. There is no guarantee however that the tax reliefs (such as SEIS and/or EIS reliefs, CGT reliefs or IHT relief) will be available on any investment made or that if it is initially available, it will not be subsequently withdrawn. Any references to tax laws or rates are based on current legislation, all of which are subject to change and are provided as a guide only. Prospective investors are advised to obtain their own investment and taxation advice and should consult their own professional advisors on the implications of investing.
Investments made in investee companies via funds managed by Sapphire Capital Partners LLP may not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). For more details, please contact us or refer to their website: https://www.fscs.org.uk
Past performance is not a guide to future returns. CAPITAL AT RISK. 

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