SEIS MatchLogo Design Contest

I'm running another competition on this site- DragonTube

The 'S' and the 'EIS' should be in different colours, as the SEIS and EIS are different schemes, with SEIS being an extension of the older EIS. They are both generous tax breaks, introduced by UK Government to encourage private investors to invest in start-ups and SME's.

SEIS stands for Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. The play on the first 'S' could be to do with seed money, which is what the scheme is trying to promote- seed investment.

EIS stands for Enterprise Investment Scheme.

With regards to the logo, I would prefer a logo that symbolises either financials or Angel investment.

Hello! Here are some hints for getting the most out of your contest as it progresses:

~~ You, the Client, are very important! Your active participation is the single greatest factor influencing this contest. Active participation by you, the Client, helps you get the logo design you want!
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~~ Rank designs at least once each day -- this will encourage Designers to submit more entries!
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~~ Ranking gets your contest noticed. Unless your contest is Private, 1st place entries are posted to the portfolio page: https://logotournament.com/portfolio
~~ Please note: if you're asking for a design that will require several hours to create, to attract Designers willing to invest that amount of time the prize should be at least $400-$500. All "Character" style logos fall into this category.
~~ Designers are not offended by "Not Interested." We'd like to know what you don't want so we can give you the design you do want.
~~ The first phase of the contest is the "Open" phase, and everyone can submit during that time.
~~ After your contest's initial "Open" phase closes, it will enter the "Top 5" phase; only the top 5 ranked Designers will be able to submit revisions at that time.
~~ The "Top 5" Designers are the first 5 Designers in a contest, not the first 5 designs.
~~ When "Top 5" ends, the "Judging" phase begins. The Designer of the 1st place design will be the only Designer who can submit revisions at that time.

More detailed information on how to get the most out of your contest can be found here:
https://logotournament.com/forum/general_discussion/914

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I'm wondering whether to mix the colours up a bit? I know green and blue are good colours for financials, but I'm wondering whether it needs brightening up??? Any colourful designs greatly appreciated to see if it makes a difference.

Any retro play on matchboxes or matchmaking welcome. Really think this needs a clever angle.

Possibly use 3 matches to create the 'E'?

What about retro designs with old matchboxes using SEIS? Swan, Bryant and May?