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Co-Investment Service

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Co-Investment Service

Guinness Ventures Co-Investment Service has been established to give experienced investors and family offices the opportunity to access Guinness Ventures investments on a deal-by-deal basis.

About The Service

The service is designed for Sophisticated and High Net Worth investors who prefer to invest in specific deals on a case-by-case basis. This gives investors the ability to invest alongside discretionary managed
services managed by Guinness Ventures. 

Why Co-Investment Service?

Growth Funding

Growth capital funding already in place from Guinness Ventures and potentially other institutional investors

£1m+ Revenue

We back businesses that are already generating revenues of over £1m and showing month-on-month growth. 

Shareholder Protections

By co-investing with a Guinness Ventures managed service, investors can benefit from institutional style investment terms not usually available for angel or crowdfund investors

Shareholder Updates

We provide quarterly valuation statements and semi-annual company updates.

Tax Relief

Co-Investment opportunities will benefit from EIS Tax Reliefs where applicable

No Membership Fee

There is no cost to join the service and no membership fee.

Exits

Your holding will be sold when Guinness sell for the service you’ve co-invested with, subject to liquidity. EIS exits are exempt from capital gains tax.

Our Portfolio

Co-Investment Deals

Our co-investors have supported some of the UK's fastest-growing companies. See some of our past deals here.

How it works

Apply

Apply for the service online. This includes an appropriateness test and an FCA-enforced 24-hour cooling off period.

Investment Opportunities

Once approved, Members will receive notification of investment opportunities.

First Come, First Served

Members who wish to participate can invest on a first come, first served basis by completing an investment form.

Shareholder Updates

You’ll receive valuation statements quarterly and portfolio updates every six months.

Exits

Your holding will be sold when Guinness sell for the service you’ve co-invested with, subject to liquidity. EIS exits are exempt from capital gains tax.