
Jenson Funding Partners
Description
Jenson Funding Partners is a prominent pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, recognized for its long-standing presence in the UK's early-stage investment landscape. Established in 2012, Jenson has positioned itself as a key supporter of promising UK startups, primarily focusing on companies eligible for the UK government's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). This specialization allows them to offer tax-efficient investment opportunities to their investors while providing crucial early capital to nascent businesses.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing initial capital to pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Jenson Funding Partners typically writes first cheques ranging from £100,000 to £300,000, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies in their earliest phases of development. Beyond the initial investment, Jenson also provides follow-on capital, indicating a long-term partnership approach with their portfolio companies as they mature and require further funding rounds. Their focus on EIS/SEIS-eligible businesses also means they often look for companies with high growth potential across various sectors.
Jenson Funding Partners boasts a significant track record, having backed over 140 startups since its inception. This extensive portfolio underscores their active role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the UK. The firm has also achieved 11 successful exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and nurture companies that can deliver returns for their investors. Furthermore, their portfolio collectively holds an estimated enterprise value exceeding £200 million, reflecting the substantial growth and impact of the companies they have supported. Jenson's consistent activity and strategic focus make them a notable player in the competitive UK venture capital ecosystem for early-stage companies.
Investor Profile
Jenson Funding Partners has backed more than 43 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 35 rounds, about 81% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $127K – $381K.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (53%)
- Seed (40%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (95%)
- Switzerland (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Marketplace
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Supply Chain Management
- Apps
- Personalization
- Food And Beverage
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