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Ingenious has developed a diverse range of innovative investment offerings designed to combine attractive cash returns potential with the benefits offered by the Government-sponsored Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).
Since the launch of the first Ingenious EIS investment offering in 2005, Ingenious has successfully raised and deployed over £250 million of funds across the media and leisure sectors. For more information on the EIS, please click here|.
Media Opportunities Fund 2 offers investors an opportunity to participate in a portfolio of investments in unquoted, high-growth companies operating in the media and creative industries sector. These will benefit from HMRC advance assurance as qualifying companies for EIS purposes. There is significant downside protection with uncapped upside potential.
Minimum investment: £10,000
Suitable for: Enterprise Investment Scheme, Personal
Target returns: 290% absolute return, tax free
The Ingenious African Solar Fund presents a unique opportunity for investors to transform the energy supply for some of the most economically deprived households in rural Africa through social impact investment. In contrast to a donation, this investment enables individuals to use their capital to achieve positive social outcomes and aims to return that capital and produce a return.
The Fund will invest in one or more companies which distribute innovative off-grid solar technology as a safe, convenient and cost effective solution to lighting and charging mobile phones for small African communities.
Minimum investment: £5,000
Suitable for: Personal
Ingenious Broadcasting EIS 2 offers individuals the opportunity to invest in television production companies creating and producing mainstream television programmes for the global market. Investors will benefit from uncapped upside potential, Ingenious’s sector experience and the availability of EIS relief to help reduce their downside risk. Previous Ingenious Broadcasting entities have produced or co-produced over 500 hours of programming including UK dramas (Doc Martin, Foyle’s War, Scott & Bailey, Monroe, Law & Order: UK), panel shows (Have I Got News for You), comedies (Rev, Him & Her) and major international animation series (Marvel's Superhero Squad, Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train).
With a subscription deadline of 31 July 2013, the Manager is targeting delivery of EIS certificates to investors by January 2014.
Minimum investment: £10,000
Suitable for: Enterprise Investment Scheme, Personal
Targeted returns: 8% - 16% per annum
Shelley Media EIS 8 provides an exciting opportunity to invest in unquoted companies creating and producing high quality films, television programmes and/or video games for worldwide markets. Utilising the Ingenious Group's expertise and relationships, previous Shelley Media EIS investee companies have been responsible for producing content for Lionsgate, Warner Home Video, HBO, Wild Bunch, Sony Pictures, Transmission (a Paramount affiliate) and Universal Television Networks. Investee companies will operate conservative business models and investors in these companies could qualify for a range of attractive reliefs offered by the EIS, including 30% income tax relief on the amount subscribed.
With a subscription deadline of 31 July 2013, delivery of EIS certificates is anticipated by January 2014.
Minimum investment: £10,000
Suitable for: Enterprise Investment Scheme, Personal
Targeted returns: 8% - 18% per annum
Impresario Festivals plc has been established to create, acquire and promote live music festivals. Investors will benefit from uncapped upside potential, while a combination of EIS tax reliefs available to qualifying investors offer attractive benefits and are expected to help protect their downside risk.
Impresario Festivals plc has now successfully closed and is fully subscribed. If you would like to register your interest in the next Impresario Festivals plc, please contact Patrick Thorp on patrick.thorp@ingeniousmedia.co.uk or 020 7319 4000 or speak with your usual Ingenious contact.
The Ingenious Pathé EIS Film Fund offers individuals the opportunity to invest in companies producing high-quality independent film with the benefit of distribution and international sales from Pathé, the UK’s leading integrated film company. Investors will enjoy uncapped upside potential, while EIS tax reliefs and preferential recoupment terms will help protect their downside risk.
The Ingenious Pathé EIS Film Fund has now successfully closed and is fully subscribed. If you would like to register your interest in the next Ingenious Pathé EIS Film Fund please contact Siobhan Griffin on siobhan.griffin@ingeniousmedia.co.uk or 020 7319 4000 or speak with your usual Ingenious contact.
Ingenious Renewable Energy EIS Fund follows the successful launch of the Ingenious Solar UK EIS Fund and provides investors with an opportunity to access the attractive returns available in the emerging renewable energy generation sector. Benefitting from Ingenious’ EIS experience the Fund will invest in companies that are building and operating renewable energy generation projects. The investment proposition is supported by ongoing concerns about both the UK’s electricity generating capacity and energy security which have lead to ever stronger UK Government support for renewable energy generation capacity.
Ingenious Renewable Energy EIS Fund has now successfully closed. If you would like to register your interest in the next Ingenious Renewable Energy EIS Fund please contact Camilla Vasa on camilla.vasa@ingeniousmedia.co.uk or 020 7319 4000 or speak with your usual Ingenious contact.
The Vindemia EIS Funds (Vindemia) offer a unique entry point to participate in the significant returns potential of the fine wine market. Utilising Ingenious’ leading EIS fund management expertise, each fund drives its returns from investing in specialist merchants trading in fine wines with a strong secondary market value under the guidance of experienced wine traders, including industry expert Peter Lunzer. Vindemia investments will qualify for a range of attractive benefits offered by the EIS, including 30% income tax relief.
Vindemia EIS Fund has now successfully closed. If you would like to register your interest in the next Vindemia EIS Fund please contact Stella Smith, on stella.smith@ingeniousmedia.co.uk or 020 7319 4000 or speak with your usual Ingenious contact.
The above anticipated returns are illustrative only and are based on a number of assumptions. These anticipated returns may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.