The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has announced the winners of the 2024 EISA Awards at the House of Lords, Westminster.
These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have made significant contributions to the UK’s EIS and SEIS startup ecosystem.
The EISA Awards bring together entrepreneurs, investors, legal experts and financial advisers and more to celebrate excellence made possible by the EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme).
Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Director General of the EISA, commented, “Our Awards, in the 30th anniversary year of the EIS, are of special significance and the high quality of this year’s entries reflects the exceptional work of our members. We have some incredible winners across 12 categories who deserve recognition for their excellent work, and I extend my congratulations to them all.”
The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of independent judges, who assessed candidates in a number of areas including on impact, innovation and contributions to the EIS and SEIS community.
The EIS and SEIS are instrumental in promoting innovation and supporting the growth of early-stage companies in the UK, as the nominees proved. The Awards were a testament to the remarkable talent and tremendous achievement within the UK startup community.
The EIS and SEIS have helped to ensure that the UK is one of the best places in the world to start a business. The jobs created, innovations spurred and economic growth driven by these schemes highlights their immense importance.
Those recognised at this year’s Awards include startups and investors working in a broad range of areas involving improving health and fitness, finding new ways of fighting cancer, and focusing on skill growth in the future workforce.
The EIS Association congratulates all the winners and looks forward to their continued success and contributions to the EIS ecosystem.
The 2024 EISA Awards winners are as follows:
Best EIS Investment Manager 2024: Par Equity
EISA Impact Award 2024: Foresight Group
Best Newcomer 2024: Empirical Ventures
Best SEIS Investment Manager 2024: Jenson Funding Partners LLP
Best EIS/SEIS Advocate 2024: SeedLegals
Best Financial Planner 2024: Andrew Elson (Berry & Oak)
Diversity Champion 2024: Jenson Funding Partners LLP
Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser 2024: Philip Hare & Associates LLP and Shoosmiths LLP
Best EIS/SEIS Legal/Regulatory Adviser 2024: RW Blears LLP
Best SEIS Investee Company 2024: MyARC
Best EIS Investee Company 2024: Carcinotech
Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Ishani Malhotra (Founder & CEO of Carcinotech)
About EISA:
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not-for-profit trade body that exists to support the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). These schemes provide tax reliefs to investors to encourage investments high risk startups in the UK. EISA’s 400 members represent all areas of the EIS/SEIS ecosystem including Entrepreneurs, Fund Managers, Lawyers, Accountants, Tax Advisers, Corporate Financiers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers, throughout the UK.
Notes to Editors
Contact: Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Director General EISA. christiana@eisa.org.uk
About EISA:
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not-for-profit trade body that exists to support the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). These schemes provide tax reliefs to investors to encourage investments high risk startups in the UK. EISA’s 400 members represent all areas of the EIS/SEIS ecosystem including Entrepreneurs, Fund Managers, Lawyers, Accountants, Tax Advisers, Corporate Financiers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers, throughout the UK.
About EISA
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not-for-profit trade body that exists to support the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). These schemes provide tax reliefs to investors to encourage investments high risk startups in the UK. EISA’s 400 members represent all areas of the EIS/SEIS ecosystem including Entrepreneurs, Fund Managers, Lawyers, Accountants, Tax Advisers, Corporate Financiers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers, throughout the UK.
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Christiana Stewart-Lockhart
Director General