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    Cognition EIS

    Access to compelling investment opportunities for experienced investors in ambitious, tech enabled businesses, while leveraging the attractive tax benefits of EIS.

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    Investing in innovation

    Maven Cognition is a specialist EIS Fund Manager. Building on the heritage of London Business Angels and Newable Ventures, the team has supported more than 50 UK technology businesses to date.

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    Cognition EIS Fund

    Open now for the 2026/27 tax year. Access a diversified portfolio of at least five EIS qualifying investments per tax year, for a minimum £10,000 subscription.

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    About Maven Cognition

    Maven Cognition was formed following the strategic acquisition of Newable Ventures Limited by Maven in April 2024. Cognition builds on the historic investment activity of London Business Angels and Newable Ventures, and combines that heritage with Maven’s extensive resources and regional footprint to bring to market tax efficient EIS funds for investors.

    Our team has extensive experience in helping early stage companies scale and succeed in competitive markets. With a strategic focus on transformative technologies, we partner with businesses that have the potential to have a significant impact on its market.

    Why invest with Cognition

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    Invest in the future of technology

    Invest in UK technology enabled businesses with proven models, large addressable markets and clear paths to scale. Investment is driven by the merit of each opportunity rather than a fixed sector mandate.

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    Attractive tax benefits*

    Benefit from a range of EIS tax reliefs, including up to 30% Income Tax Relief, Capital Gains Tax deferral, Inheritance Tax relief via Business Relief, Loss Relief, and Carry Back Relief.

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    Institutional grade governance

    Benefit from the same governance frameworks, portfolio discipline, and due diligence standards that underpin Maven’s wider private equity investment business. 

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    Regional presence, national reach

    Maven’s UK-wide office network supports a strong deal pipeline by enabling investment across key markets, including regions often overlooked in traditional EIS deal flow.

    *Tax reliefs available are dependent on the investor's individual circumstances.

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    What sets us apart


    EIS investments are inherently high risk, but while traditional strategies often chase outsized returns from a few successes, our approach is selective and disciplined, backing scalable businesses with proven models and strong foundations.

    • Investors benefit from Maven’s national network, institutional governance, and a track record of supporting high-growth UK businesses from seed to scale.
    • We invest in technology enabled businesses operating in growth sectors, whose products, services or business models address defined market needs or take a disruptive approach to existing market offerings.
    • When selecting businesses for investment, we focus on companies where the technology is proven, there is a large addressable market and the business is ready to scale and grow.
    • Our EIS portfolios are constructed using the same disciplined approach as our VCTs, combining rigorous due diligence, active monitoring, and strategic exit planning.
    • We prioritise opportunities with defensible market positions and experienced executive teams capable of supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

    Contact us

    Looking to invest in one of our EIS Funds or seeking investment for your innovative tech-led business, contact a member of our distribution team who will be pleased to assist you.

    0203 102 2756
    EIS@mavencp.com

    FAQs

    What is EIS?
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    EIS is a UK government initiative launched in 1994 to encourage investment in early stage businesses with high growth potential. Its primary goal is to stimulate economic growth by providing investors with attractive tax incentives to support these innovative, but often high risk companies, that may otherwise struggle to secure funding. EIS helps bridge the funding gap for smaller, emerging businesses in the UK and provides investors with a way to support the next generation of innovative UK companies through a tax efficient vehicle.

    Why invest in EIS?
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    • 30% initial income tax relief on investments up to £1 million annually (subject to the investor’s tax circumstances)
    • Defer capital gains tax (CGT) and pay no CGT on profits from EIS shares held for at least three years.
    • Minimise risk with the ability to offset losses against income or capital gains tax.
    • EIS investments can currently qualify for 100% relief from Inheritance Tax via Business Relief, provided shares are held for at least two years at the time of death. Business Relief at 100% is capped at £2.5m of qualifying assets, with any value above this subject to only 50% relief.
    • Back cutting edge, high potential companies that are transforming industries and driving UK entrepreneurship.
    • Gain access to emerging businesses operating across some of the UKs most vibrant sectors including, AI, healthcare, and quantum computing.
    Who is EIS suitable for?
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    • Understand the risks of investing in earlier stage companies: EIS investments involve high-growth, innovative companies, and carry the risk of capital loss. Investors must be willing to accept the higher risk associated with early-stage businesses.

    • Comfortable with committing capital for the long term: EIS investments are illiquid, and typical holding periods are 5–10 years or longer. Investors are entitled to certain withdrawal rights, including withdrawing uninvested cash on 20 days' notice and withdrawing unquoted shares after seven years, but the underlying shares remain illiquid throughout.

    • Seeking tax-efficient investment opportunities: EIS offers up to 30% income tax relief, capital gains tax deferral, and inheritance tax benefits, making it an attractive option for reducing tax liabilities.

    • Interested in diversifying an investment portfolio: EIS allows investors to access sectors like technology, healthcare, and clean energy, adding a unique asset class to a diversified portfolio that is uncorrelated to public markets.
    How can I invest in Cognition EIS?
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    Our EIS funds are open all year round.

    Investors are required to submit a request to receive the information memorandum for any Maven Cognition EIS fund to determine their suitability for this high-risk investment.

    If you would like to find out more about our EIS Funds, please contact us by calling 0203 102 2756 or emailing: EIS@mavencp.com