Syndicate Room Revamps Flagship Access EIS Fund

Funding | Aug 11, 2025 | Syndicate Room, Investment Arm

Syndicate Room Revamps Flagship Access EIS Fund

Syndicate Room, a notable player in the investment space, has announced the relaunch of its flagship fund, Access EIS, now rebranded as Access 2.0. Underpinned by extensive research and analysis of over 5,000 venture-funded startups, the revised fund promises an enhanced data-driven investment strategy aimed at mitigating risk and capturing high returns. Key improvements include a leaner portfolio of 30 startups, refined algorithms to identify top-performing angel investors, and a faster deployment approach with a rolling close model providing predictability. Amid challenging market conditions, this fund aims to leverage the enduring strength of the UK's tech sector, supported by the robust tax relief mechanisms of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Investors can benefit from EIS’s 30% upfront income tax relief along with loss relief and tax-free capital gains, thereby maximizing returns. The next close is set for September 19, 2025.

Sectors

  • Venture Capital
  • Financial Services
  • Technology

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The article highlights the UK's tech sector investment opportunities and the use of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), a UK-specific tax relief program.

Industry

  • Venture Capital – The article discusses Syndicate Room's venture capital fund, Access EIS 2.0, which invests in early-stage startups.
  • Financial Services – The topic revolves around investment strategy, fund structure, and tax reliefs that are common aspects of the financial services industry.
  • Technology – The fund focuses on investments within the UK's tech sector, identified as a European leader in this space.

Financials

  • 30 – The number of companies to be included in each Access EIS 2.0 fund portfolio.
  • 2% – Setup fee for the Access EIS 2.0 fund, reduced to 1% for existing investors.
  • 10% – Performance fee (carry) of the Access EIS 2.0 fund.
  • 30% – Upfront income tax relief offered under the EIS that turns a 2.1x gross return into a 3x net return.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Syndicate RoomInvestment ManagerCompanySyndicate Room is the PE firm managing the Access EIS fund, focusing on startup investments.
Graham SchwikkardCEOPeopleGraham Schwikkard is the CEO of Syndicate Room, who hosted a webinar about the fund.