Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. These are high-risk investments and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.

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Risk summary for non-readily realisable securities which are shares:

Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.

Last updated: 01 July 2026

What are the key risks?
  1. 1. You could lose all the money you invest

    If the business you invest in fails, you are likely to lose 100% of the money you invested. Most start-up businesses fail.

  2. 2. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong

    Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance.

    Try the FSCS Investment Protection Checker

    or use this URL link:

    www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker.


    Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it.

    Learn more about this service from the following Financial Ombudsman Service Protection

    or use this URL link:

    www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers.

  3. 3. You won’t get your money back quickly

    Even if the business you invest in is successful, it may take several years to get your money back. You are unlikely to be able to sell your investment early.

    The most likely way to get your money back is if the business is bought by another business or lists its shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common.

    If you are investing in a start-up business, you should not expect to get your money back through dividends. Start-up businesses rarely pay these.

  4. 4. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

    Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment, for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on anyone to do well.

    A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.

    Read more at the FCA InvestSmart Guide

    or use this URL link:

    www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/5-questions-ask-you-invest

    5. The value of your investment can be reduced

    Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment, for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on anyone to do well.

    The percentage of the business that you own will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.

    These new shares could have additional rights that your shares don’t have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment.

    If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA website:

    FCA InvestSmart

    or use this URL link:

    www.fca.org.uk/investsmart.

    Please find the PDF version of the Risk Summary.

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Regvolution successfully obtains SEIS and EIS advance assurance

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Fund: EIS Venture Capital Funds
Product: anotherway ventures fund

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“Sapphire has consistently demonstrated professionalism, combining a strong work ethic with industry expertise.”

NICK CLARKE, MANAGING PARTNER

“Sapphire has consistently demonstrated professionalism, combining a strong work ethic with industry expertise.”

NICK CLARKE, MANAGING PARTNER

“Sapphire has consistently demonstrated professionalism, combining a strong work ethic with industry expertise.”

NICK CLARKE, MANAGING PARTNER

“Sapphire has consistently demonstrated professionalism, combining a strong work ethic with industry expertise.”

NICK CLARKE, MANAGING PARTNER

“Sapphire has consistently demonstrated professionalism, combining a strong work ethic with industry expertise.”

NICK CLARKE, MANAGING PARTNER

In 2023, Anotherway Ventures was a new firm seeking to enter the SEIS/EIS venture capital market.

the challenge

To successfully navigate the sector’s intricate regulatory landscape, the company required an experienced FCA-authorised investment manager. One with proven industry integrity, capable of ensuring a compliant, streamlined, and effective fund launch.

the solution

Sapphire was appointed to lead the launch of the Anotherway Ventures Fund, drawing on our extensive sector experience as a trusted investment fund manager. Leveraging our expertise and regulatory credentials, we oversaw the fund formation process, with the Anotherway Ventures Fund formally established in February 2023.

The fund’s mandate focused on three core categories of consumer-brand businesses: those launching a brand, scaling an existing brand, or re-positioning a brand for renewed market growth.

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the results

The collaboration between Sapphire and Anotherway Ventures resulted in the successful establishment of the Anotherway Ventures Fund in early 2023, just one year after the firm’s inception. This achievement underscores how steadfast commitment, operational excellence, and aligned objectives can deliver timely and effective fund launches.

Through the combination of Sapphire's experience and Anotherway’s strength in consumer-brand development, the fund was launched successfully, targeting SEIS and EIS investment opportunities.

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