--- title: Sapphire Business Advisers | Boyd Carson description: Boyd is a co-founder of Sapphire and a leading voice in the venture capital industry, recognised for his expertise in designing, launching, and managing LP/GP, property, BR and SEIS and EIS funds. Over the past three decades, Boyd has helped future investment managers turn their ideas into successful, FCA-compliant venture capital funds. His practical, educational approach has made Sapphire a trusted partner for future fund managers building new investment vehicles and for startups seeking growth capital. When he’s not advising on fund structures or making investments in investee companies, Boyd shares his knowledge as an Honorary Professor of Practice in Venture Capital and as a faculty member at Harvard University, teaching Venture Capital. --- [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/author/boyd-carson#about) - [Services](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/author/boyd-carson#services) - [Why Us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/author/boyd-carson#why-us) - [Contact](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog/author/boyd-carson#contact) - [Pricing](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/pricing) - [Resources](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog) ## The Sapphire Business Advisers A multi-award-winning UK investment manager
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