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Discover tailored SEIS and EIS opportunities for female entrepreneurs in the UK and how Oriel IPO champions gender lens investment with zero fees. Start empowering women-led startups today.
Why Gender Lens Investment Matters
Women own nearly one in five UK businesses, yet they receive just 1.8% of equity investment. That’s not only unfair—it’s an economic blind spot.
The potential? Up to £250 billion in growth lost to the gender funding gap. When we talk about gender lens investment, we mean weaving gender-specific insights into every funding decision:
- Focusing on startups led by women
- Engaging women decision-makers as investors
- Directing capital into industries where female talent flourishes
The result? Better returns, more resilient portfolios, and a fairer marketplace.
Understanding SEIS & EIS for Female Founders
What Are SEIS and EIS?
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are two UK Government programmes designed to boost early-stage funding. They do it by offering generous tax reliefs to investors:
- SEIS
- Income tax relief up to 50% on investments up to £100,000 per tax year
- Capital gains tax exemption on disposal
- EIS
- Income tax relief up to 30% on investments up to £1 million per tax year (or £2 million if at least £1 million is in knowledge-intensive companies)
- Loss relief on shares
- Capital gains deferral
For female founders, SEIS and EIS are game-changers. They open doors to angel investors and funds that might otherwise shy away from the perceived risk of early ventures.
Why SEIS & EIS and Gender Lens Investment Fit Together
- Targeted growth: Encourage investment in women-led startups, which often underperform only in investor backing—not in performance.
- Enhanced returns: Studies show gender-diverse teams deliver stronger financial outcomes.
- Tax efficiency: Investors keep more of their gains, making them more likely to back female founders repeatedly.
Introducing Oriel IPO’s Commission-Free Marketplace
Here’s where Oriel IPO shines. We’ve built an investment marketplace that champions gender lens investment, and it comes with three core strengths:
Commission-Free Funding
No hidden fees. Ever. Unlike many platforms that charge a cut on every deal, we believe your capital should go directly into growing female-led ventures.Curated, Tax-Efficient Opportunities
Each listing is hand-picked to meet SEIS and EIS criteria. We vet every company for potential, leadership, and impact, making it easy to find women-run startups that align with your values.Comprehensive Educational Resources
Not sure how to structure your SEIS or EIS investments? Dive into our guides, webinars, and community forums. We demystify tax reliefs, due diligence, and gender lens investment strategies.
How to Implement a Gender Lens Investment Strategy with Oriel IPO
Ready to put gender lens investment into practice? Here’s your three-step roadmap:
1. Filter for Female-Led Startups
Our platform lets you sort by founder profiles. Look for all-female or mixed teams with female CEOs, CTOs, or CFOs. Why? Women are twice as likely to invest in female-led ventures—and your support becomes a multiplier.
2. Leverage Tax Incentives
- Check each opportunity’s SEIS/EIS eligibility in one click.
- Use our interactive tax savings calculator to estimate relief.
- Plan a portfolio: combine SEIS (higher relief, higher risk) with EIS (broader relief, more mature startups).
3. Engage and Mentor
Investment is more than money.
Join our community events. Offer your expertise. Connect founders to your network. You’ll see returns beyond the balance sheet: stronger businesses and a thriving ecosystem.
Real-World Impact: Female Founder Success Stories
We’ve seen the change in action. Here are a few highlights:
- TechHerHealth
- Raised £400k SEIS funding through Oriel IPO
- Developing AI-driven diagnostics for women’s health
- Secured partnerships with two NHS trusts
- GreenFem Innovations
- EIS round of £600k for zero-waste fashion
- Expanded to three new European markets
- Featured in The Guardian for sustainable design
- Maritime Maven
- All-female team building offshore renewable solutions
- £250k SEIS grant plus EIS matching from angel investors
- Created 15 new jobs in coastal communities
These founders highlight what’s possible when you pair gender lens investment with commission-free funding.
Overcoming Common Obstacles
Investing through a gender lens and navigating SEIS/EIS can feel daunting. We’ve heard the questions:
- “How do I know the startup truly qualifies?”
- “What if the paperwork trips me up?”
- “Am I sacrificing returns for social impact?”
Our answer? We handle due diligence and compliance checks for you. Our educational resources guide you through each form and regulation. And our portfolio data shows that gender-diverse investments often match or exceed traditional benchmarks.
Why Oriel IPO Outshines the Competition
Many platforms offer SEIS/EIS opportunities. Few focus on gender lens investment, and most charge commission. Here’s our edge:
- Us: Zero commission + tailored female-founder filters.
- Them: 5%–7% fees + generic deal flow.
Plus, we’re committed to constant improvement:
- Adding compliance tools
- Partnering with accounting networks
- Developing analytics for impact measurement
All with one goal: fuel the next generation of female-led UK startups.
Take Action: Shape a Fairer, More Profitable Future
The good news? You have the power to close the gender funding gap. By blending gender lens investment with SEIS and EIS schemes, you back startups that deliver both impact and returns. And you do it without paying a penny in commission.
Let’s make 2026 the year you invest with intention.
Ready to get started?
Visit Oriel IPO to explore commission-free SEIS & EIS opportunities, connect with inspiring female founders, and access our exclusive educational resources.
https://orielipo.com/
Together, we can build a more inclusive, prosperous UK startup ecosystem—one investment at a time.
