The Symvan Way: Low Failure, Long-Term Support and Performance

At Symvan, performance is more than a number on a page. It’s about what happens over the years. We back UK B2B technology startups, support them through scale-up and stay closely involved through to exit.

Our guide explains what performance really means to us: the outcomes and how we get there.

Why Download the Guide?

You’ll discover:

• Why our EIS portfolio has a failure rate of c.16%, and what drives it
• How our Lifecycle model works: around 70% of our EIS companies are follow-ons from our SEIS fund
• The exits we’ve delivered, including Custodiex, Bewica, Contxt and Buying Butler
• The portfolio companies that have seen unrealised uplifts in value from later funding rounds
• What sets us apart, from our B2B-first focus to 100% tax relief eligibility on subscriptions

And, most importantly, why failure rate matters as much as headline returns.

If You’re Asking Any of These Questions…This Guide Is for You

• What does a lower failure rate mean for my portfolio?
• How does Symvan support companies after investing?
• How do Symvan’s SEIS and EIS funds work together?
• What exits has Symvan achieved?

If you want to understand the thinking behind our portfolios, this guide is the place to start.