--- title: Business Advisory, SEIS, EIS & Valuations | Sapphire Business Advisers description: Sapphire Business Advisers provides SEIS and EIS advance assurance, business valuations, consulting and non-executive director support for early-stage and growing companies. --- ![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg) ![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg) - [About us](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#about) - [Services](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#services) - [Why Us](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#why-us) - [Contact](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact) # Practical advice for important business decisions. Sapphire Business Advisers provides specialist advice to early-stage and growing companies. Our services include SEIS and EIS advance assurance, business valuations, consulting and non-executive director support. We provide practical guidance based on experience across business, finance and investment. [START A CONVERSATION](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact-us-popup) × A short, no-obligation conversation about whether launching a fund is the right route for you, and what it would take. We can cover structure, timescales, cost and regulatory requirements. Nothing to prepare in advance. Boyd Carson co-founded Sapphire in 2009 and has since helped launch more than 50 UK venture funds. He is an Honorary Professor of Venture Capital, teaches on Harvard University's graduate venture capital course, and holds Sapphire's FCA compliance oversight role. ![Experience across business, finance and investment.](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Experience%20across%20business%2c%20finance%20and%20investment..png?width=581&height=500&name=Experience%20across%20business%2c%20finance%20and%20investment..png) ![Experience across business, finance and investment.](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Experience%20across%20business%2c%20finance%20and%20investment..png?width=581&height=500&name=Experience%20across%20business%2c%20finance%20and%20investment..png) The people behind the business have experience across corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, investment management and business advisory. They understand the practical challenges involved in raising capital, making strategic decisions and building businesses. Today, Sapphire Business Advisers provides specialist advisory services, including SEIS and EIS advance assurance, valuations, consulting and non-executive director support. ## Experience across business, finance and investment. ### Sapphire Business Advisers brings together experience developed through working with businesses, founders, investors and investment firms. The people behind the business have experience across corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, investment management and business advisory. They understand the practical challenges involved in raising capital, making strategic decisions and building businesses. Today, Sapphire Business Advisers provides specialist advisory services, including SEIS and EIS advance assurance, valuations, consulting and non-executive director support. ## Specialist advice where experience matters. We work with companies on specific business and strategic challenges, providing focused support based on experience across business, finance and investment. ![SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance 1](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/SEIS%20%26%20EIS%20Advance%20Assurance%201.svg) ### SEIS & EIS Advance Assurance We help companies prepare for SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications, helping founders understand the information required and prepare their application for HMRC consideration. ![ph\_scales-fill](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/ph_scales-fill.svg) ### Business Valuations A business valuation can support important decisions, including fundraising, transactions and planning. We provide practical valuation support informed by experience across businesses and investment markets. ![ant-design\_compass-outlined](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/ant-design_compass-outlined.svg) ### Business Consulting We provide practical consulting and advisory support to businesses dealing with growth, funding and important commercial or strategic decisions. ![akar-icons\_briefcase](https://sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/akar-icons_briefcase.svg) ### Non-Executive Director Support An experienced external perspective can be valuable as a business grows or faces important decisions. We provide practical board-level support and guidance to businesses looking for experienced input. ## Advice built on relevant experience. We believe good advice starts with understanding the situation properly. Our experience across business, finance and investment allows us to bring a practical perspective to the challenges companies face. ### Experience from different perspectives We have experience working with businesses, founders and investors. This helps us understand the different priorities involved when companies are raising capital, growing or making important decisions. ### Specialist knowledge Our work focuses on areas where experience and technical understanding are important, including SEIS and EIS advance assurance, valuations, consulting and board-level support. ### Practical and straightforward We focus on the specific issue in front of you and aim to provide clear, considered advice without unnecessary complexity. ### Start with a conversation Every business is different. We start by understanding what you are working on and whether we are the right people to help. ## Let’s talk about what you’re working on. Whether you are preparing for a funding round, considering SEIS or EIS advance assurance, need valuation support or are looking for experienced business advice, we would be happy to start with a conversation. 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