• Britain's Budget 2026 left core early-stage investment incentives unchanged, preserving EIS income tax relief at 30% and SEIS relief at 50%.
• Proposed Founders' Relief would tax qualifying share disposals at 10% on lifetime gains up to £10 million from April 6, 2027.
• Eligibility for significant early investors remains subject to consultation, leaving potential benefits for typical EIS fund investors uncertain.
• Business Asset Disposal Relief's lifetime limit falls from £1 million to £500,000 from April 6, 2027; its 18% rate remains unchanged.
• An extra £20.4 billion for the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank could support follow-on financing for early-stage companies.

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