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N EWABLE VE NTU RES
March 2021
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POSITIVE CIRCLE From understanding the portfolio approach to the investment philosophy driven by the fourth industrial revolution, Sanjeev Gordhan, Director at Newable Ventures, talks to Peter Wilson about why he is passionate about EIS
PHILOSOPHY-LED INVESTMENT Newable Ventures offers two ways of investing through EIS; firstly, the Newable Scale-Up Fund 3 and secondly, on a deal-by-deal basis. All the investments on offer, explains Sanjeev Gordhan, are connected by a strong investment philosophy, namely following a strategy in line with the expectations of the fourth industrial revolution. This term was popularised at the World Economic Forum, and stipulates in the near future there will be a blurring of the lines between the biological, physical, and digital worlds. Sanjeev said it is this philosophy that drives the sectors which Newable invests in. The philosophy serves a purpose too. Sanjeev wants a better labour market, more equality and more sustainability. EIS can allow investors to offset the risk that is involved in early stage business investing, while getting exposure to the potential for achieving amazing returns. Newable are
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constantly looking at exit strategies and just last year they saw an exit return 5.6 times their capital investment.
Along with potential for high growth and reducing tax liability, EIS also allows investors to support truly innovative businesses that will shape the society of the future
However Sanjeev wants to “get past hype” of tech, and approach EIS with a deeper investment philosophy. Along with potential for high growth and reducing tax liability, EIS also allows investors to support truly innovative businesses that will shape the society of the future.
GB Investment Magazine
