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<p>The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme was introduced in 2012 to support investment
in very early-stage companies, which often struggle to access growth capital.</p><p>
</p><p>As a non-sectoral scheme, no assessment has been made of the application of
the SEIS to specific industries or sectors. Since its introduction, the scheme has
helped over 8,000 companies from a range of industries to raise around £800 million
in investment.</p><p> </p><p>The government recognises the importance of the film
industry to the UK economy, which is why it offers specific support for the production
of culturally British films. Last year alone the film tax relief provided support
worth £469 million, in addition to nearly £70 million in direct funding.</p>
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