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Maven Cognition is an EIS specialist Fund Manager, providing early stage funding to ambitious technology led UK businesses and tax efficient investment opportunities to sophisticated investors.

Maven Cognition is a new EIS focused business formed following the strategic acquisition of Newable Ventures Limited by Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (Maven) in April 2024.

Maven Cognition builds on the historic investment activity of London Business Angels and Newable Ventures, and combines that heritage with Maven’s extensive resources and regional footprint to bring to market tax efficient EIS funds for investors.

Maven was formed in 2009 following a management buyout of the private equity business of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. The senior team who led the transaction have worked together since 2004 and have transformed Maven into one of the UK’s most active private equity firms, with over 100 executives based across its nationwide office network. In 2021 Maven was acquired by Mattioli Woods Limited, a leading provider of specialist wealth management and financial planning services.

Why Maven Cognition?

As part of a larger group with Maven and its parent company, Mattioli Woods Limited, Maven Cognition benefits from a collaborative culture and access to a large network of resources, further strengthening its investment capabilities. With a track record in the EIS market and the backing of a well established group, Maven Cognition aims to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors looking to capitalise on the UK’s vibrant technology ecosystem.

The formation of Maven Cognition brings together a wealth of experience, with a management team who have amassed over 30 years of expertise in early stage investments.

Meet the Team

Richard Male

Managing Director

Matt Ellams

Investment Director

Suzanne Lupton

Director

Bill Kennedy

Director

David Heatherington

Analyst

Doug Pope

Fund Accountant

Victoria McGurran

Director of Private Client Relations

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Rita Dhut

EIS Fund Investment Chair

This website contains information regarding the Maven Cognition EIS Fund (the “Fund”), including the Fund’s Information Memorandum (“IM”).

The IM is solely intended for (i) financial intermediaries, such as independent financial advisers who are authorised and regulated by the FCA, (“Intermediaries”); and (ii) categories of recipient who are permitted to receive financial promotions for restricted mass market investments under the FCA rules being:

  • existing clients of Intermediaries for whom an Intermediary has or will confirm that the Fund is a suitable Investment for them in accordance with COBS rule 9;
  • persons who meet the requirements for being a professional client in accordance with COBS rule 3.5;
  • certified high net worth investors in accordance with COBS rule 4.12A.22(1)(a)(i);
  • certified sophisticated investors in accordance with COBS rule 4.12A.22(1)(a)(ii); and
  • self-certified sophisticated investor in accordance with COBS rule 4.12A.22(1)(a)(iii).

Persons who are not in one of the above eligible categories should navigate away from this website and any who receive the IM should disregard it and take no action. No persons other than those in the categories above (and for whom the necessary preliminary steps have been successfully completed) will be permitted to make an investment in the Fund.

An investment in the Fund will place your capital at risk and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Accordingly, an investment in the Fund is not suitable for everyone.

The Fund invests in smaller and unquoted companies which carry a higher risk than many other forms of investment. There is no guarantee that target returns will be achieved. There is no liquid market for shares in unquoted companies and there can be difficulties in valuing and disposing of investments in such companies. Tax reliefs will depend on the investors’ individual circumstance and are subject to change. 

Nothing in the IM or on this website constitutes investment or tax advice. All potential investors are recommended to seek advice from a regulated financial adviser that specialises in EIS fund investments before making an investment decision. An investment into the Fund may only be made on the basis of the information set out in the IM.

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