About us
Jenson Funding Partners was founded in 2012 and has been managing SEIS Funds ever since and with our first EIS Fund launching in 2015. Jenson is FCA authorised and is one of the first S/EIS Fund Managers to achieve B Corp Certification.
To date, we have invested over £24 million in 140+ entrepreneurial UK businesses which have typically launched their product or service and are typically close to or post revenue. In addition, we have supported 36 companies with follow on funding rounds, with a £266 million enterprise value of the active start-ups in our portfolio .
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Why Jenson?
Three or more partners with considerable venture capital and private equity experience to help identify and evaluate business plans and opportunities generally
Three or more partners with considerable financial modelling, systems and outsourcing experience to help Investee Companies establish or expand the operating and accounting systems and controls
Three or more partners with considerable turnaround and refinancing experience to help Investee Companies with any operational or financial challenges that they may face in the future
Three or more partners with considerable mergers and acquisitions experience including larger listed companies and trade sales to help the Investee Companies prepare for an eventual exit
Our B Corp profile
Based on the B Impact assessment, Jenson Funding Partners LLP earned an overall score of 87.0. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
Our Journey
Foresight and Jenson Solutions had been working together for a number of years. When the government announced the SEIS initiative, it was seen as a great opportunity for both parties to help small growing businesses exceed their potential, the Jenson Seed EIS Fund was therefore launched.
The Jenson Seed EIS Fund (Fund 1) closed over-subscribed at over £5m investing in 35 companies. We subsequently followed Fund 1 up with Jenson Seed EIS Fund 2. In 2015 we launched the combined Jenson SEIS & EIS Fund, which enabled us to provide follow-on funding to our existing portfolio companies via our EIS and additional syndicated investments with external investors. In 2019 we became an FCA authorised Fund Manager and launched separate SEIS & EIS evergreen funds. To date we have invested in over 140 companies and have £20 million assets under management. Our aim is to continue SEIS investment and grow our portfolio companies with follow-on EIS investment giving diversification to investors. In August 2022 we certified as a B Corporation.
Our clients about us
“We would not be where we are without Jenson. Their team have been a constant source of support, advice and guidance for the last seven years or so. Although we are absolutely thrilled to be rewarding their faith in us with this excellent exit, we’ll also miss them as an investor and as an ally. We can’t thank them enough – they’ve been an integral part of the Voneus success story.”
“Jenson’s support programme proved to be both enjoyable and informative, providing a valuable platform for upskilling, networking and knowledge exchange. Witnessing Jenson Solutions’ active support for the companies within their investment portfolio through such initiatives was particularly gratifying. The support we received underscores their dedication to fostering growth and collaboration within their investment ecosystem.”
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