What are the Private Capital Markets?
While Private Equity is often the most recognised segment of priavte markets, it is just one of the diverse strategies that define this dynamic investment landacpe. Private markets also encompass private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and real assets - each offering unique opportunities for generating significant value.
Private investments are distinct in that they involve assets or financial instruments not listed on public exchanges. These investments are made directly into private companies, with the aim of unlocking value through operational enhancements, strategic growth initiatives, leadership optimisation and more recently, technological innovation.
One of the most compelling aspects of private markets is the ability to offer investors access to opportunities that are not available in public markets. The lower liquidity and reduced transparency, which characterise private investments, can actually serve as advantages for a long-term capital approach that is less influenced by market volatility. These attributes make private markets a compelling choice for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the unique benefits of private ownership.
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Diversifying into private equity, venture capital, and early-stage companies can be an intelligent choice to unlock real profit potential and mitigate risk from market turbulence and uncertainty.
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VCT, SEIS and EIS investments
The #1 investment for UK Residents
Investing in private companies that qualify for SEIS or EIS can be a smart way to achieve significant uplift on invested capital while offsetting any potential losses against taxes.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you may benefit from:
- 30% income tax relief – your income tax bill can be reduced by 30% of the amount invested into EIS. This relief can be applied to the tax year in which you purchase the shares, or carried back to the previous year.
- Tax-free gains – gains on EIS investments are not subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
- CGT deferral – if you owe tax on another gain, for example from the sale of a share portfolio or investment property, you can defer the payment of CGT by investing the value of the gain into EIS-qualifying companies.
- Loss Relief – if your EIS investments underperform, you can offset any losses against other income or gains.
- Inheritance Tax relief – if held for two years, and still held at the investor’s death, EIS investments may be exempt from Inheritance Tax.
From April 6 2024, SEIS and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) investors can now invest up to £200,000 in qualifying companies.
EIS investors can now deploy up to £1million in EIS qualifying companies, and up to £2million if the first £1million was invested in knowledge intensive companies.
Invest in Private Markets with Stockbrook Capital
Stockbrook Capital are a growth focused broker that occupy a unique position in the investment landscape in the UK and beyond. We never look to take overall control of the companies we invest in and always invest in new companies on a minority basis.
As an investor of Stockbrook Capital, we do not set arbitrary timelines or exit deadlines, nor do we impose ‘drag-along rights’ on any new investment. We allow our portfolio companies to grow at a pace that suits them, supporting them over an investment period that could last anything from months to many years.
Over the last 8 years, we have invested in many businesses, helping them achieve ambitious growth plans as well as providing support such as strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to our network of industry contacts and resources. By leveraging our experience and resources, we have helped companies across various industries improve their performance, increase their revenue, and realise their full potential. Some notable success stories include 4 private equity placing scheduled to list on the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Stock Exchange later this year. Overall, we take pride in our ability to drive growth and success for the businesses we invest in.
If you are interested in learning more about diversifying in to private equity, venture capital and early stage companies to maximise your profit potential, we would be happy to discuss opportunities and strategies with you. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in identifying promising investment opportunities and supporting the growth of private equity, venture capital, and early-stage companies. Through our partnerships and extensive networks, we are constantly sourcing new investment opportunities and staying up-to-date on industry trends. We would be delighted to share our insights and help you make informed investment decisions that align with your goals and mitigating your risk.
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