You will need to qualify yourself to hear about our opportunities. You can do so here: www.gofocal.vc/spv

Focal (which is operated by Startup Stage Limited) is not regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority or by any other national regulator. Focal merely provides the means by which Applicants are able to communicate with interested Attendees, deliver their pitches to attending Investors and network with like-minded individuals. For full terms and conditions visit our Ts and Cs.

Most investments are shares in start-up businesses or bonds issued by them. Investors in these shares or bonds often lose 100% of the money they invested, as most start-up businesses fail. Even if the business you invest in is successful, it will likely take several years to get your money back. Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well. A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.

Odin (the platform we use to administer the SPVs) charges a flat fee of £2k per SPV + 1.95% of funds raised, split pro-rata across the investors. It is also worth noting that there is a 15% carry pool on each SPV.

We have information rights on each SPV we set up to give our investors a bi-annual update, where we release details about traction and product growth.

Yes, most of our portfolio companies are EIS qualifying. On occasion, we may publish a deal that is not.

Depending on the instrument we use to structure the investment