London Business Angels (LBA)

What London Business Angels (LBA) does

Syndicate Room Ltd, operating as SyndicateRoom, is an FCA-authorized (FRN 613021) UK investment platform that structures and distributes tax-efficient EIS and SEIS venture capital funds to high-net-worth individual investors. The platform is built on a proprietary data layer compiled from Companies House filings covering 5,000+ UK startups since 2012, which underpins its identification of 183 'Super Angels' — the top 0.06% of 300,000+ UK angel investors based on verified 5x+ returns across portfolios of eight or more companies. Its core offering, the Access EIS Fund, builds diversified 30+ company portfolios co-invested alongside these Super Angels on identical economic terms, with a stated 3x net target return and £5,000 minimum. Four thematic funds (Access EIS, Carbon13 SEIS, Angel Academe EIS, University of Nottingham EIS) cover sector-agnostic, climate tech, female-founded, and university spin-out exposures respectively.

The platform generates revenue through fund management fees (approximately 2% annual, three-year deployment period), setup fees (around 2%), contingent fees on disposal, and charges to investee companies, layered onto subscription-based investor minimums of £5,000-£10,000 per fund. Go-to-market is predominantly self-serve direct-to-investor via the FCA-authorized online platform, supported by an extensive content marketing engine (white papers, the UK Startup Valuation Index, power law analysis, sector guides) used to capture organic search demand from investors researching EIS/SEIS schemes. Notable portfolio outcomes cited include R.A.D. Future (+1,171%), MOTH Drinks (+924%), and Nivoda (+678% to +1,163%), alongside historical wins such as Magic Pony Technology (Twitter, $150m) and SwiftKey (Microsoft, $250m). Strategic partnerships with Carbon13, the University of Nottingham, and Angel Academe provide thematic deal flow pipelines, while the parent entity context indicates this analysis was run against London Business Angels (LBA), for which no first-party substantive data was available beyond its listing within the SyndicateRoom angel investor network directory.

Name

London Business Angels (LBA)

Legal name

Syndicate Room Ltd

Website

https://syndicateroom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SyndicateRoom is an FCA-authorized UK platform offering tax-efficient EIS and SEIS venture capital funds, enabling high-net-worth investors to co-invest alongside a curated network of top-performing UK angel investors across diversified startup portfolios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Investment Management (EIS / SEIS Fund Management)

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Angel investor network
• Early-stage venture investments
• EIS SEIS tax funds
• Alternative investment management
• Private equity syndication

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fund Management and Platform Fees: Syndicate Room generates revenue through fund management fees and platform charges. Annual management fees range approximately 2% per year, with initial setup charges around 2% and contingent fees on disposal of investments. The company also charges fees to investee companies.
2. Subscription and Investment Processing: Fees are charged on the subscription amount or deducted from subscription monies, income from investments, or proceeds of disposals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

London Business Angels (LBA) is an alternative investment firm operating as an angel investor network that connects high-net-worth individual investors with tax-efficient EIS and SEIS-eligible investments in UK early-stage startups. The firm operates through a suite of managed EIS/SEIS funds, including diversified portfolios of 30+ startups and thematic funds in climate tech, female-founded businesses, and university spin-outs, enabling co-investment alongside the UK's top-performing individual angel investors. All offerings are distributed through an FCA-authorised online investment platform with full HMRC tax relief benefits (30-50% income tax relief, tax-free gains, loss relief, CGT deferral, IHT exemption).

Product overview

Syndicate Room is an FCA-authorised investment platform offering a suite of tax-efficient EIS and SEIS funds alongside an equity crowdfunding service. The core offering consists of four named funds: Access EIS (diversified sector-agnostic portfolio of 30+ startups co-investing with Super Angels), Carbon13 SEIS (climate tech focus), Angel Academe EIS (female-founded businesses), and University of Nottingham EIS (university spin-outs). The platform also provides educational guides, research reports, and direct crowdfunding investment access. The funds are designed to work together to offer investors diversified exposure to UK startups with varying risk profiles and tax relief benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access EIS Fund A diversified, sector-agnostic EIS fund offering a data-driven portfolio of 30+ UK startups, with co-investment alongside the proprietary Super Angel network. Targets 3x net returns with 30% income tax relief, tax-free gains, and capital gains deferral; minimum investment £5,000. Designed for sophisticated UK individual investors seeking statistically diversified venture exposure.
• Carbon13 SEIS Fund A climate tech SEIS fund investing in 4-10 pioneering startups sourced from Carbon13's Venture Builder programme. Offers 50% income tax relief (SEIS maximum) and tax-free gains; minimum investment £10,000; targets 2.5x net returns. Designed for UK individual investors seeking climate-tech exposure alongside tax-efficient returns.
• Angel Academe EIS Fund The UK's first EIS fund focused exclusively on female-founded tech businesses, with a portfolio of 6-10 companies. Offers 30% income tax relief and tax-free gains; minimum investment £10,000; targets 3x net returns. Designed for UK individual investors with a gender-diversity investment thesis.
• University of Nottingham EIS Fund University spin-out EIS fund investing in 6-8 capital-efficient, IP-rich spin-out businesses from the University of Nottingham, a top-10 nationally ranked institution for life science and deep tech spin-outs. Targets 3x net returns; minimum investment £10,000. Designed for UK individual investors seeking deep tech and life science exposure via university technology transfer.
• Carry Back EIS Fund An EIS fund offered on the platform for tax-efficient investment in startups, structured to enable Carry Back relief. Listed as closed in the source material.
• Syndicate Room Crowdfunding Platform Equity crowdfunding platform enabling private UK investors to back individual companies alongside professional angels, with investments qualifying for EIS tax relief. Designed for investors preferring direct company-level exposure rather than diversified fund participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 6% of companies generate 80% of portfolio value; UK startups delivered 25-31% annual valuation growth vs FTSE 100 over same period; Access EIS targets 3x return net of fees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Carbon13coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon13 operates a prestigious Venture Builder programme for climate tech startups. Access to graduates of this programme provides deal flow for the Carbon13 SEIS Fund, which offers portfolio of 4-10 pioneering climate tech startups with 50% income tax relief.
• University of NottinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Nottingham is in the top 10 nationally for life science and deep tech spin-outs. The University of Nottingham EIS Fund provides investment in 6-8 capital-efficient, IP-rich spin-out businesses with target return of 3x.
• Angel AcademecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngel Academe is the UK's first EIS fund focused on female-founded businesses. The Angel Academe EIS Fund provides investment in 6-10 female-founded tech businesses, offering 30% income tax relief and tax-free gains with target return of 3x.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• British Business Bank: UK government-owned development bank that administers the Enterprise Investment Scheme and supports EIS fund managers. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that Syndicate Room's funds ultimately depend on for scheme infrastructure and policy direction.
• SeedLegals: UK legaltech platform that streamlines EIS/SEIS-qualifying startup incorporation, funding rounds, and SEIS/EIS advance assurance. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem enabler that supports the same EIS/SEIS startup ecosystem Syndicate Room invests into.

Broad incumbents

• Octopus Ventures: One of the UK's largest EIS fund managers, operating multiple EIS and VCT vehicles. Comparable as a scaled EIS fund provider targeting UK HNW investors, but with a much broader portfolio and longer track record.
• Maven Capital Partners: UK fund manager operating EIS and VCT portfolios across regional SME and growth-stage investments. Comparable as a UK EIS fund manager serving HNW investors with diversified early-stage exposure.
• Downing: UK-based investment manager offering a range of EIS funds and other tax-efficient products to HNW and institutional investors. Comparable as an established UK EIS fund provider with multiple thematic vehicles.
• Albion Capital: Established UK fund manager offering multiple EIS and VCT products to HNW investors. Comparable as a multi-fund UK tax-efficient investment manager targeting similar customer segments.
• Foresight Williams: Joint venture between Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering offering EIS funds focused on UK technology and engineering startups. Comparable as a UK EIS fund manager with institutional backing.
• Oxford Capital: UK EIS and SEIS fund manager offering tax-efficient investment portfolios to HNW investors. Comparable as a thematic EIS fund provider with similar customer base and product structure.

Direct peers

• Crowdcube: UK FCA-authorised equity crowdfunding platform offering EIS-eligible startup investments to retail and HNW investors. Directly comparable as a competing UK private-placement and EIS/SEIS investment platform with overlapping customer base.
• Seedrs (now Republic Europe): UK equity crowdfunding platform offering EIS-qualifying investments in private startups. Direct competitor for HNW investors seeking tax-efficient exposure to early-stage UK companies via online platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syndicate-room

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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