Kealan Doyle talks about some of the exits that Symvan Capital has enjoyed over the past year and suggests that the market for strong UK firms is buoyant at present, creating good opportunities for exits. He also says that the recent risk to capital changes have been positive for the market.

Kealan Doyle and Nicholas Nicolaides, co-founders & investment managers at Symvan Capital, sit down with us to discuss what sets them apart from the rest of the industry, what shapes their investment philosophy & how exactly investors can get involved. For access to the full 10 minute interview please get in touch with us at info@symvancapital.com expressing your interest.

As Symvan Capital has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, co-founder Kealan Doyle discusses the company’s first exit. He explains Symvan’s approach to “zombies” in the portfolio. Doyle shares his view on the effect the requirement to hold EIS shares for at least three years has on investors. He also touches upon potential sector diversification prospects and future developments at Symvan.

November 2018. Symvan Capital is a 5-year old investment house specialising in early stage technology companies. Their SEIS fund was recently recognised at the Growth Investor Awards. We met with Kealan Doyle, CEO of Symvan Capital, to find out what makes their investment process tick. What kind of businesses do they seek out? How do they work with these early-stage companies to help them grow? And how is the existing portfolio doing to date? Ultimately, why should experienced investors consider Symvan Capital’s EIS and SEIS funds? Watch the interview to find out… ** Important note: ** This interview, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. EIS and SEIS investments are higher risk and far less liquid than mainstream investments. You could get back less than you invest. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.

Nicholas Nicolaides, co-founder and investment manager at Symvan Capital introduces Symvan's ethos to early stage VC investing

EIS & VCT Showcase: Interview with Kealan Doyle

Kealan Doyle from Symvan Capital explains the rationale behind how Symvan Capital came to be, the reason for the name 'Symvan', and their long-term approach to investments as a 'full life-cycle' investment manager covering both SEIS & EIS investments. He also explains the way they work with accelerators such as Microsoft accelerator, and provides the background to their investment into companies such as Cognisess.