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Tamla Construction obtains EIS approval

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:54:59 GMT

"Your knowledge of the EIS rules, especially in regard to property and construction was critical to the success of the HMRC application." Alan Collie, Managing Director, Tamla Construction Limited

Description:

Tamla Construction Limited is a construction company involved in the building of residential and commercial property. It undertakes smaller construction projects for land owners/developers. The primary focus is on the residential sector, although industrial and commercial projects are also considered. The Directors of the Company have extensive track record in the construction sector which enables them to identify suitable projects.

Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:54:02 GMT

"Thank you Sapphire. You achieved our EIS advance assurance much sooner than we expected. Excellent work!" Bill Bristow, BristowHouse Productions Limited.

Description:

Sapphire acted on behalf of BristowHouse Productions Ltd to obtain advance assurance for EIS from HMRC. BristowHouse Productions Limited is a film production company with many exciting projects currently in development.

Why First-Time Fund Managers Struggle to Launch

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:53:58 GMT

A question I often get asked by aspiring fund managers is: "What makes launching a first fund so difficult?" It's a valid question, given that emerging managers now capture just 15.7% of private capital raised, down from 23.4% a decade ago. For those stepping into fund management for the first time, fund incubation services can mean the difference between a successful launch and years of frustration.

Watch manufacturer EIS advance assurance

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:52:55 GMT

"The Sapphire Capital Team was the professional resource that DUO was looking for to undertake the regulatory challenges to properly attain approval from the HMRC." Andy Pluemer, DUO.

Description:

Sapphire Capital assisted DUO on the attainment of EIS advance assurance from HMRC and also provided corporate, regulatory and tax advice in respect of the offer for subscription. Sapphire also drafted all the investor documents including the Information Memorandum. DUO specialises in the design and development of the next generation of watch technology.

Karadoo LLP approved FCA Appointed Representative of Sapphire

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:52:00 GMT

"Sapphire Capital assisted us in becoming their FCA Appointed Representative. Their advice was invaluable and they have provided continuing expert guidance." Christopher Rose, Partner, Karadoo LLP

Description:

Karadoo LLP is an online platform to connect investors directly with UK businesses seeking to raise finance whether it is debt or equity. The ethos beyond Karadoo.com is very simple: to strip away the mystique and complexity of investing in businesses or raising funds. Karadoo.com offers choice, flexibility and transparency to both investors and businesses.

Automotive trading company successful HMRC approval

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:51:06 GMT

"As the Founder of an Investment Platform, I had many options of advisors for EIS and SEIS for a business I was starting. I chose Sapphire Capital for their expertise in the field, and was very impressed with their professionalism. Though we faced difficulties with HMRC, Boyd Carson spent a considerable amount of time in clarifying each point to HMRC, and the business has now been approved for SEIS and EIS. When looking at an advisory firm, it is important to find advisors that will be there for you when things go right as well as wrong. Thank you Boyd for all of your help." Rishi Anand, Founder.

Description:

Sapphire provided an automotive company with extensive corporate, regulatory and tax structuring advice, particularly in regard to SEIS and EIS.

L'Escargot launches fundraising for private members club

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:50:54 GMT

"Wanted to drop you a note to thank you immensely for all of your hard work on completing the IM for L’Escargot. Without your hard work, direction, and perseverance, this would have been a great deal less likely to have been successful!! Vasiliki- I have to say that you were a total star putting up with me and all the alterations that were required… We would love to invite down to L’Escargot as our guests if you ever the get the opportunity." George Pell, Managing Director, L'Escargot Restuarant.

Description:

L’Escargot Limited is a private limited company which owns and operates L’Escargot restaurant in Soho London. L’Escargot is already considered to be one of the most renowned and beautiful restaurants in the UK, and is the oldest French restaurant in London.

RN74 Wines approved by HMRC for SEIS & EIS

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:50:24 GMT

"Thank you so much for all that you've done for us, for your help and patience! So happy we've finally done it!"

Description:

RN74 Wines Limited is a company which will purchase numerous mature and semi mature wines, where an active secondary market exists. Its sources will include wine merchants organization engaged in the buying and selling of large quantities of wine. Sales may be effected via online through the Company web site.

Sapphire successfully obtained the SEIS and EIS advance assurance from HMRC.

Bondford Group successfully obtains SEIS and EIS approval

boyd@sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk (Boyd Carson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:49:38 GMT

"Bondford was time-pressured to secure SEIS/EIS advanced assurance for its prospective investors. Boyd and Johnathan managed to secure that assurance within just 2-weeks and at a cost that was 50% less than our auditors. I would recommend their services." Bondford Group - Henry Vaughan.

Description:

The company provides a FX transaction cost analysis service to clients for them to manage all elements of their FX transaction costs. The process starts with uploading the FX transaction data to the Bondford analysis platform, were the data will be analysed and then the Bondford tool will show key FX execution performance metrics and generate reports based on this data.

GetSetGo! Activity Clubs Limited successfully obtains SEIS and EIS approval

Johnathan Graham — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:48:48 GMT

"We enjoyed working with the Sapphire team and found the attention we received was very pleasing for what was a very reasonable cost. The Sapphire team have extensive experience in getting start-ups through the EIS process, and know intimately how HMRC assess submissions. We were delighted to have worked with Sapphire to prepare a compliant submission and receive our advance assurance in a straight forward manner." Matthew Harris - GetSetGo! Activity Clubs Limited.

Description:

GetSetGo! Activity Clubs will be a group of family activity clubs, initially in London. The premise of the business is to capitalise on the substantial demand for leisure options for families living in London. The company’s clubs will be pay as you go rather than based on a membership model, which the company hopes will make them accessible to a wide demographic.