A Smarter Way to Raise Growth Capital
EIIS is one of Ireland's most effective tools for raising equity capital. By offering investors up to 50% income tax relief on their investment, EIIS makes your fundraise significantly more attractive — and your cost of capital meaningfully lower. Quintas Capital manages one of Ireland's leading EIIS Funds, providing qualifying companies with access to a proven fundraising platform, experienced investors, and a team that has been navigating EIIS since 2007.
The Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
EIIS is a government-backed scheme that allows individuals to invest in qualifying private Irish companies and claim income tax relief of up to 50% on the amount invested.
The result: investors offer a lower cost of capital because their return is dramatically increased by the tax relief — making EIIS equity cheaper and more accessible for qualifying companies than most alternative funding routes.
Relief levels available to investors depend on your company's stage:
50% - new businesses not yet commenced trading (Initial Risk Finance).
35% - established trading companies qualifying under EIIS rules.
20% - older companies raising expansion capital into new products or markets (Expansion Risk Finance).
Quintas exclusively targets 50% relief investments, meaning we focus on early-stage companies acquiring or developing physical assets — giving both company and investor the best possible outcome.
Sectors We Focus On
Social Infrastructure with Real Asset Backing
Our Fund is specifically structured around social infrastructure projects - businesses that develop or acquire physical assets from day one, generating cashflow early and providing tangible asset backing for investors.
Sectors We Focus On
Childcare
purpose-built crèches, pre-schools, and after-school facilities.
Sports & Wellness
indoor leisure, padel, fitness and wellness centres.
Hospitality
aparthotels and boutique hotels.
Renewable Energy
solar farms, back-up generators, and battery storage.
Offices
flexible office space
Our Criteria
| EIIS Relief Level | 50% (Initial Risk Finance - new businesses not yet commenced trading) |
|---|---|
| Asset Type | Businesses acquiring or developing physical real estate assets |
| Cashflow | Revenue or cashflow visible from year one |
| Jurisdiction | Irish-incorporated companies, operating in Ireland |
| Raise Size | Typically €2m-€5.5m per company per fund cycle |
| Company Stage | Pre-revenue or early-stage, with secured planning or leases in place |
Does Your Company Qualify?
EIIS is self-certified - there is no advance approval from Revenue, and eligibility must be determined with professional tax advice. Key requirements include:
At the time of share issue - The company must be an SME, incorporated in Ireland or the EEA, less than 7 years since first commercial sale (or less than 10 years since incorporation), privately held, tax-compliant, and not in financial difficulty.
During the 4-year holding period - The company must remain tax-resident in Ireland or the EEA, actively trading or conducting R&D in Ireland, avoid returning capital to investors, and maintain fully paid share capital.
Growth requirement - The company must demonstrate an increase in employment or R&D spend over the investment period.
Failure to maintain eligibility conditions may trigger a clawback of tax relief for investors, which can create significant legal and reputational risk. Working with an experienced EIIS manager significantly reduces this risk.
Why raise through the Quintas EIIS Fund?
Simplified Fundraise
One close with Quintas as your institutional investor, rather than negotiating with multiple individuals. Faster, cleaner, and less distracting for your management team.
Investor Confidence
Capital raised through a regulated, Revenue-authorised fund carries credibility. Investors trust the due diligence process and the ongoing oversight.
Lower Cost of Capital
Because investors receive significant tax relief, they accept a lower headline return, compared to other early-stage investments or loans, reducing the effective cost of equity for your business.
Experience You Can Trust
Quintas has been investing through EIIS since 2007. We understand the compliance requirements, the Revenue process, and how to structure deals that deliver for both company and investor.
Protective but Founder-Friendly
Our standard terms include investor protection covenants on major company decisions, but are structured to preserve management autonomy and operational flexibility.
Expert Support
Access to strategic input from the Quintas Investment Committee and, where appropriate, board-level engagement from our investment team.
Key Obligations
As an EIIS company, you take on certain compliance obligations for the 4-year holding period:
File a RICT Return with Revenue when EIIS shares are issued.
Issue a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) to investors, enabling them to claim tax relief.
Maintain eligibility conditions - trading in Ireland, employment or R&D growth.
Provide regular reporting to Quintas - monthly management accounts and quarterly board updates.
Quintas works closely with your team and our legal advisors throughout the investment period to ensure all obligations are met and any issues are identified early.
Employment Investment Incentive Scheme
Is your company ready for EIIS investment?
EIIS is a Revenue-approved scheme that allows Irish businesses to raise growth capital from investors who benefit from up to 50% income tax relief. This quick assessment — just 10 questions — will indicate whether your company may qualify.
Your company may not qualify at this time
Based on your answer, your company does not appear to meet one of the core EIIS eligibility requirements set by Revenue. This doesn't mean opportunity is closed — our team can review your situation and discuss alternative paths.
Speak with our EIIS team
Every business is different. Contact Quintas Capital to discuss your specific circumstances — there may be options or timing considerations worth exploring.
This assessment is for illustrative and indicative purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice and is intended as a guide only. Always consult a qualified tax adviser before making any decisions regarding EIIS.
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Qualifying Criteria Met
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This assessment is for illustrative and indicative purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice and is not intended as a definitive determination of EIIS eligibility. EIIS eligibility is subject to formal Revenue approval and must be confirmed by a qualified tax adviser prior to proceeding. Quintas Capital accepts no responsibility for decisions made solely on the basis of this tool.
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This assessment is for illustrative and indicative purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice.