Oxford Technology

Oxford Technology specializes in investing in startup and early-stage technology companies based in and around Oxford, UK. Their investment strategy centers around leveraging SEIS and EIS tax reliefs to provide seed and follow-on funding to innovative tech ventures. They manage two funds: a flagship three-year combined SEIS and EIS fund and a Knowledge-Intensive EIS fund, each with slightly different risk/return profiles. The SEIS fund targets earlier-stage companies, investing a portion of the capital upfront and following on with high performers in subsequent years. The Knowledge-Intensive EIS fund focuses on companies already in their portfolio, offering a potentially lower risk/return profile. The firm typically invests up to £150k of seed funding into SEIS-eligible companies and up to £300k of EIS follow-on funding. They emphasize the importance of follow-on investments for achieving the best returns and exit multiples. Oxford Technology also runs WOTAN (Wider Oxford Technology Angel Network) to provide further investment opportunities. The firm prioritizes investments in companies with novel science or technology that can disrupt existing sectors or create new ones. They seek companies that are SEIS-eligible, especially those located in or around Oxford. Oxford Technology's investment approach includes tax relief benefits for investors under SEIS and EIS schemes. They provide investors with opportunities to participate in monthly presentations of follow-on EIS-eligible pitches. They also actively assist portfolio companies in their early years, especially those located near Oxford. Their investment philosophy is oriented towards providing both capital growth and tax reliefs.

Technology, Science, Early-stage startups, Deep tech, Biotech, Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Sustainable production, Wearable sensors, Medical devices, Cancer treatment

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