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Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Jeffrey Faustin to trace how one of the UK’s longest-running SEIS funds is built, from the early days of the scheme to the realities of backing pre-revenue founders. We dig into what makes a founder investable, how follow-on EIS conviction works, and why fees and fund structure can make or break an emerging manager. • Jensen’s origin story and why early SEIS was different • why SEIS became a catalyst for UK startups and equity crowdfunding • an agnostic thesis with a net positive filter • why Jensen tends to lead rounds and how angels fit • the two biggest founder deal-breakers: listening and domain expertise • portfolio strategy across SEIS and EIS with follow-on discipline • what exit rates and failure rates look like in practice • the awkward trade-offs in SEIS management fees versus GPLP norms • practical support for first-time founders through networks and guidance • removing barriers linked to social mobility, trust and friends-and-family capital SeedLegals The platform for Startup Legals including SEIS Advance Assurance.ScribeFind and connect with angel investors in the UK Founded by Rob CossinsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showNote: you can also watch these episodes on youtube.com/@canopycommunity617