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 British Robotics   Seed Fund 

Investing in UK robotics, artificial intelligence and automation start-ups.

At a glance
  • Current status:                    Closed (Mar-2017)
  • Fund type:                                                    SEIS
  • Investment goal:                                      Growth
  • Focus:                     Robotics, AI, Automation

The British Robotics Seed Fund seeks to back high-growth robotics, artificial intelligence and automation companies delivering large-scale productivity improvements through autonomous technologies at the intersection of the digital and physical world.

The last decade has seen global productivity fall, natural resources be depleted and skilled labour pools contract in the developed world, despite rising labour costs and consumption levels. Against this backdrop, Britbots believe that autonomous technologies will provide the principle avenue for companies to improve their productivity and profitability.

We look for entrepreneurial teams building businesses with the potential for lucrative exits. Once the Fund has invested, each investee company will be mentored by High Growth Robotics Limited who will provide the investee company with an experienced, proven entrepreneur with a track record of creating a valuable high-tech business.

 
SEIS tax incentives
The companies the fund invest in are expected to be SEIS-qualifying, which makes the British Robotics Seed Fund SEIS suitable for qualifying clients who would potentially benefit from the following tax reliefs:
  • Up to 50% income tax relief 
  • Tax-free investment growth
  • 50% capital gains tax exemptions
  • Inheritance tax relief
  • Loss relief
Please note: SEIS 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 guide for further information.
Fund team

Example companies from the current fund portfolio

tds

Tethered Drone Systems builds autonomous continual flight drone platforms for the surveillance and communication industries.

Futr.ai

Futr uses machine learning and conversational interfaces to turn data into dialogue.

 

dubbl

Dubbl automates the process of transforming physical items into digital assets.

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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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