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R&D funding

Advance your business by making the most of government schemes, while reducing financial risk and enhancing value.

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Direct funding

Fuel innovation and growth with targeted grant writing and funding support tailored to your strategic ambitions.

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Strategic partnerships

Together, we help you unlock value through R&D tax relief, access to direct funding, due diligence, portfolio assessments and more.

Strategic Partnerships

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Strategic partnerships

Venture capital

Fuel innovation with strategic funding. Ayming partners with venture capital firms to secure grants and tax incentives that boost portfolio performance and scalability.

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Ayming partners with Venture capital firms to unlock innovation funding across their portfolios. From R&D tax relief and HMRC Enquiry defence to Direct funding and Educational events, our experts drive community, ensure compliance, reduce risk, and create long-term value.

Strategic funding solutions to fuel portfolio growth

At Ayming, we partner with Venture capital (VC) firms to strengthen portfolio performance through specialist funding solutions. From optimising R&D tax relief to securing direct grants and defending HMRC enquiries, our expertise ensures portfolio companies unlock hidden pockets of value. With tailored support, global reach, and deep sector insight, we help VCs de-risk investments, extend runway, and accelerate innovation-led growth across their portfolio.

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How we can help

R&D tax credits

We help VC-backed companies unlock significant cash savings through R&D tax relief, boosting liquidity and extending runway. Our experts navigate complex HMRC rules, ensuring claims are accurate, compliant, and optimised for benefit value. This strengthens portfolio resilience, supports continued innovation, and helps scale businesses with confidence.

Direct funding and Global network

Beyond tax incentives, we connect VC-backed businesses with Direct funding opportunities across the UK, Europe, and North America. Leveraging our international grants teams and network, we identify and secure the most competitive schemes, while fostering valuable collaborations. This unlocks additional capital for scaling and accelerates portfolio growth strategies.

HMRC Enquiry defence

If a portfolio company faces scrutiny from HMRC, our Enquiry defence specialists manage the process end-to-end. From technical justification to strategic representation, we safeguard claims and reduce financial and reputational risk. With our support, VCs gain peace of mind that their investments remain protected.

Educational webinars, talks, and events

We equip VC partners and portfolio leaders with expert knowledge through tailored events, talks, and webinars. Covering Indirect funding, Direct funding, and HMRC compliance and more, our sessions ensure stakeholders stay ahead of regulatory changes and funding opportunities. This empowers informed decision-making and strengthens portfolio-wide strategies.

Our strength in numbers

1 billion

global innovation funding claimed annually

40 years

experience

15 offices

globally

20,000 +

active clients

Our Strategic partnerships experts

Meet the experts that help unlock funding, reduce risk, and fuel growth for your business.

James Sampson

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Luisa Howell

Senior Strategic Partnerships Executive

Services

Strategic partnerships

Private equity

Empowering portfolio growth through funding expertise. Ayming helps private equity firms optimise returns by uncovering innovation incentives across their investments.

Accountants

Enhance client value with Ayming’s funding expertise. We support accountants with R&D, Patent Box, and grant advisory services to optimise tax efficiency and compliance.

Research organisations

Accelerate your research impact. Ayming helps institutions access grants and funding opportunities that drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Member organisations

Support your members’ innovation journey. Ayming provides funding insights, tax relief guidance, and expert resources to help organisations thrive and grow.

Corporate organisations

Drive innovation and profitability. Ayming partners with corporates to identify and secure funding, optimise R&D incentives, and strengthen strategic growth initiatives.

Private equity

Empowering portfolio growth through funding expertise. Ayming helps private equity firms optimise returns by uncovering innovation incentives across their investments.

Accountants

Enhance client value with Ayming’s funding expertise. We support accountants with R&D, Patent Box, and grant advisory services to optimise tax efficiency and compliance.

Research organisations

Accelerate your research impact. Ayming helps institutions access grants and funding opportunities that drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Member organisations

Support your members’ innovation journey. Ayming provides funding insights, tax relief guidance, and expert resources to help organisations thrive and grow.

Corporate organisations

Drive innovation and profitability. Ayming partners with corporates to identify and secure funding, optimise R&D incentives, and strengthen strategic growth initiatives.

Let’s talk about value creation

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R&D funding

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