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SEIS funding hits a record £276m as EIS plateaus at £1,575m: UK risk capital is moving earlier and smaller, SyndicateRoom finds

HMRC’s May 2026 statistics show the April 2023 SEIS expansion pulling capital toward younger companies — while EIS sits below its pre-pandemic level and London’s share of the money continues to slip. CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — 7 July 2026 — Every May, HMRC publishes the closest thing UK venture has to a source of truth […]

Angel Academe and SyndicateRoom Launch Second Female Founders Fund to Bridge UK Investment Gap MAngel Academe, the United Kingdom’s

Angel Academe, the United Kingdom’s leading female-focused angel investment network, has partnered with fintech fund manager SyndicateRoom to launch the second edition of its Female Founders Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund, aimed at supporting women-led technology startups across the UK. The fund, which targets a raise of up to £1.5 million, seeks to address the […]

SyndicateRoom Launches First University-Partnered Fund with University of Nottingham

Leading FCA-regulated fintech fund manager, SyndicateRoom, has announced the launch of its first university-partnered Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, opening new opportunities for investors to access one of the United Kingdom’s most promising deep-tech and life sciences innovation ecosystems. The new fund represents a significant milestone for […]

UK, Nigeria Seal Migration Deal, Tougher Deportation Rules and £746m Ports Investment

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have strengthened bilateral relations with the signing of multiple agreements covering migration, border security, business visas, and infrastructure development. The agreements include three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Migration Partnership, a Statement of Intent on cooperation against organised immigration crime and border security, and another on expanding business visas for […]

Investor Interest in EIS and SEIS Carry-Back Relief Surges Ahead of UK Tax Deadline

SyndicateRoom has reported a tenfold surge in investor enquiries related to carry-back tax relief through the UK’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) funds. The spike comes as the 5 April 2026 tax year-end approaches, with investors increasingly using carry-back provisions to offset tax liabilities from the previous financial year. According […]

U.S. Moves to Ensure Safety of Citizens as Thousands Depart the Middle East

The U.S. Department of State has announced that nearly 20,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28, as part of an ongoing effort to support Americans seeking to leave the region. In a statement released Thursday, Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said the evacuation and assistance operations […]

U.S. Signs $240 Million Health Security MOUs with Niger and Dominican Republic

The United States has signed new bilateral health cooperation agreements with the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Niger, committing more than $240 million in combined U.S. funding and partner-country co-investments to strengthen infectious disease prevention and response systems. Announced in a press statement by the U.S. Department of State, the five-year Memoranda of Understanding […]

Honolulu Investment Summit Strengthens U.S.–Pacific Economic and Security Ties

Image https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news Honolulu became a quiet epicenter of Indo-Pacific diplomacy this week as leaders, ministers, and senior officials from 16 Pacific Island countries and territories gathered for The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit. Hosted at the East-West Center from February 22 to 24, the summit brought together Pacific governments, more than 80 […]

U.S.–Tonga Partnership Advances Marine Scientific Research

The Governments of the United States and the Kingdom of Tonga have announced a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing marine scientific research and promoting the responsible exploration of seabed mineral resources. The joint statement, released on February 26, 2026, underscores a growing strategic alignment between both nations in ocean governance, scientific collaboration, and […]