Introducing Soteria Shielding Systems

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Stockbrook Capital is a global, multi-asset introducing broker (IB) that has been appointed by Soteria Shielding Systems Limited to assist with its EIS Funding Round. Stockbrook Capital is responsible for marketing and introducing investments by way of shares to suitable investors, ensuring regulatory compliance and conducting thorough due diligence checks to confirm suitability.

As an introducing broker, Stockbrook Capital helps clients navigate the financial markets and provides access to a range of investment opportunities. We may also offer research, analysis, and other support services to help clients make informed investment decisions.

Soteria Shielding Systems, in collaboration with world-leading Cranfield University, is currently developing advanced technologies to protect critical infrastructure against a rapidly evolving spectrum of threats—from violent physical attacks to extreme environmental conditions. 

Together, Stockbrook Capital and Soteria Shielding Systems aim to provide investors with a comprehensive investment solution that combines the expertise of both firms with a focus on capital growth, tax incentives and ethical and mindful investing.

Soteria Shielding Systems Ltd is led by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience across engineering, finance, operations, and security. Key members of the leadership team include:

Trevor Bailey – Chairman
A seasoned strategic and operational leader, Trevor has shaped product and operational strategies within major manufacturing firms. He previously served as General Manager at General Electric’s Power Division, where he oversaw the $13 billion integration of Alstom Power – the largest acquisition in GE’s history.

Neil Moulding – Managing Director
With a strong background in capital raising, Neil has secured funding for various real estate developments before moving into the energy storage sector. His expertise in private investment has evolved into a focus on institutional capital, supported by an extensive network of funders.

Yuri Perin – Financial Director
An accomplished Quantitative Developer and Financial Engineer, Yuri brings experience from leading investment firms such as BlackRock and StoneRock Advisors. His specialisms include quantitative investing, derivatives pricing, and risk analytics.

Georgina Hurst – Operations Director
Georgina is an experienced operations leader with over a decade of expertise in streamlining business processes, executive support, and strategic administration. She has a proven track record of enhancing organisational efficiency.

Ian Saunders – Director
With more than 35 years of global experience in security and stabilisation, Ian has operated in regions including Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, often in crisis and conflict zones. A former officer in the British Army, he has held senior leadership roles in international security, counterterrorism, disaster response, and corporate resilience.

Together, the leadership team combines strategic, financial, operational, and security expertise to advance Soteria Shielding Systems’ mission of protecting critical infrastructure.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a UK Government initiative designed to stimulate private investment into small, early-stage trading companies by offering a suite of highly attractive tax incentives.

Under EIS, qualifying investors can benefit from:

• 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1 million per tax year (or up to £2 million when investing in knowledge-intensive companies)
• Deferral of Capital Gains Tax on gains reinvested into EIS-eligible shares
• Exemption from Capital Gains Tax on profits realised from EIS shares held for at least three years
• Loss relief, allowing losses to be offset against income or capital gains, providing downside protection

To qualify, companies must:

• Have gross assets under £15 million
• Employ fewer than 250 staff (or 500 for knowledge-intensive businesses)
• Raise no more than £5 million per year under EIS (or £10 million for knowledge-intensive companies)

Investors claim their tax reliefs using the EIS3 certificate, submitted through their Self Assessment tax return.

EIS shares are ordinary shares that qualify for tax relief under the UK’s Enterprise Investment Scheme, unlike standard common shares which offer no such benefits. While both carry the same ownership rights, EIS shares must be newly issued by qualifying unlisted companies and held for at least three years to access reliefs such as 30% income tax relief, capital gains tax exemption on gains, and loss relief. 

Common shares can be issued by any company and lack these tax advantages, making EIS shares a more tax-efficient but higher-risk option typically associated with early-stage businesses.

Yes, you can sell or transfer EIS shares early, but doing so within the three-year qualifying period means you’ll lose the associated tax benefits. This includes the 30% income tax relief, which will be clawed back by HMRC, and any exemption from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on disposal. If you've deferred a gain into the EIS investment, that gain will also become chargeable immediately upon disposal.

There’s no restriction on selling the shares from a legal standpoint, but exiting early effectively negates the tax advantages that make EIS attractive in the first place. You will also need to make sure there is either a market or individual who can purchase the shares.

The minimum investment is £10,000

Making an investment in Soteria Shielding Systems is seamless and straightforward.

As Stockbrook Capital has been appointed to assist with the company’s EIS funding round, you can begin by contacting us directly via telephone or email. We will guide you through our onboarding process, which includes completing an Appropriateness Assessment Form. This is a regulatory requirement designed to confirm your suitability for this type of investment, including your understanding of the associated risks, your investment experience, and your financial circumstances.

Once suitability has been confirmed, and you have:

• Reviewed the Information Memorandum
• Read and understood all relevant risk warnings
• Completed your own due diligence on Soteria Shielding Systems

... you will then be invited to complete a Share Application Form, which is issued digitally and signed securely via DocuSign.

Finally, upon signing and submitting your application, and providing valid identification documents for AML verification, you will be instructed to transfer your funds directly to Soteria Shielding Systems.

Should you require assistance at any stage, our team at Stockbrook Capital is on hand to support you throughout the process.

Once your investment has been completed, you will receive regular investor updates from Stockbrook Capital and Soteria Shielding Systems, including progress reports, key milestones, strategic developments, and financial summaries.

In addition:

• Stockbrook Capital will act as your ongoing point of contact and will provide periodic briefings and announcements related to your investment.
• You may be invited to participate in investor seminars and webinars, Q&A sessions, and exclusive briefings hosted by Soteria’s leadership team.
• Any material changes, corporate actions, or significant updates will be communicated promptly via email or the secure investor portal, where applicable.

Should you ever have specific questions or require a personal update, you are welcome to contact the Stockbrook Capital team directly.