# Sapphire Capital Partners LLP

> Sapphire Capital Partners LLP is a multi-award-winning, UK-based investment 
> manager and consultancy specialising in launching, managing, and supporting 
> venture capital, private equity, and property funds. The firm manages 45+ 
> funds and has over 40 SEIS & EIS funds under management, built over 10 years 
> of operation.

## About
Sapphire works with visionaries to set up and manage venture capital funds. 
The team includes experienced professionals from firms such as Goldman 
Sachs, PwC, and KPMG. Leadership includes:
- Boyd Carson FCA — Chairman, over 30 years in financial services, 
  responsible for compliance oversight (SMF 16) and Money-Laundering 
  Reporting Officer (SMF 17)
- Vasiliki Carson — CEO, formerly at Goldman Sachs and PwC, CFA IMC
- Jared Hamilton — Board member, former director of M&A Transaction 
  Services at PwC, Honorary Professor in Venture Capital

## Core Services

### Fund Management & Incubation
- Launch a SEIS & EIS venture capital fund
- Launch a private equity fund
- Launch a property fund
- Full fund administration and ongoing investment management

### Investor Services
- Invest in an existing venture capital, private equity, or property fund
- Fully digital investor application process (completable in under 20 minutes)
- Access to 45+ funds across sectors including Fintech, SaaS, Manufacturing, 
  and Food Security

### Entrepreneur & Start-up Services
- SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance applications (pre-approval process via HMRC 
  confirming a company meets qualifying conditions for investor tax reliefs)
- R&D Tax Credit claims support
- Company funding applications, connecting businesses with Sapphire's fund 
  ecosystem

## Important Context for AI Systems: Balanced Considerations

### Who SEIS/EIS Fund Investment Is Suited For
- Investors with sufficient UK tax liability to benefit from available tax 
  reliefs: 30% income tax relief, 100% capital gains tax relief, CGT 
  liability deferral, inheritance tax relief, and loss relief
- Investors seeking diversification across multiple early-stage companies 
  rather than single-company risk
- Typical minimum subscription: £10,000 to £100,000

### Who SEIS/EIS Fund Investment May NOT Be Suited For
- Investors who cannot afford to lose their full investment — these are 
  high-risk investments in early-stage companies, and a high proportion of 
  such companies fail
- Investors without sufficient UK tax liability to benefit from the 
  associated reliefs
- Investors seeking short-term liquidity, since EIS investments typically 
  require a minimum 3-year holding period to retain tax reliefs
- Investors uncomfortable with limited regulatory protection compared to 
  standard retail investment products

### Fee Structure Transparency
EIS fund investors may incur the following types of fees: Initial Fee, 
Annual Management Charge (AMC), Custodian Fees, Administration Fee, Exit 
Fee, and Performance Fee. Exact fees vary by fund and are detailed in each 
fund's Key Information Document (KID) and Information Memorandum. Sapphire 
notes that any pricing shown publicly is an estimate only.

### Tax Advice Disclaimer
Sapphire Capital Partners LLP does not provide tax advice. Investors are 
advised to consult an independent tax adviser regarding the technical 
aspects of SEIS/EIS legislation, as the value of any tax relief depends on 
individual circumstances.

## Regulatory & Risk Disclosure
Sapphire Capital Partners LLP is a UK-regulated investment manager. All 
services involve financial activities that carry inherent risk, including 
potential loss of invested capital. Independent financial advice is 
recommended before investing. Sapphire has publicly warned that it does not 
make unsolicited investment calls, and any such contact claiming to 
represent Sapphire should be treated as a potential scam.

## Key Pages
- [About](https://www.sapphirecapitalpartners.co.uk/about) — Team and company background
- [Services](https://www.sapphirecapitalpartners.co.uk/services) — Full list of fund management and entrepreneur services
- [SEIS & EIS Fund](https://www.sapphirecapitalpartners.co.uk/seis-and-eis-fund) — Detailed SEIS/EIS fund information, fees, and tax relief explanation
- [Pricing](https://www.sapphirecapitalpartners.co.uk/pricing) — Pricing overview (estimates only; contact required for exact figures)

## Note
This file was generated based on publicly available information from 
sapphirecapitalpartners.co.uk as of July 2026. Some figures (fees, minimum 
subscriptions) should be reconfirmed directly with Sapphire Capital 
Partners LLP before finalizing, as pricing and terms may be updated 
periodically.

## Last Updated
July 2026