Jenson Ventures

Jenson Ventures, operating as Jenson Funding Partners LLP, is a UK-based venture capital firm established in 2012. The firm specializes in early-stage growth investments, primarily through its SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) funds. Jenson Ventures is recognized for its purpose-led, disciplined, and inclusive approach, aiming to deliver both financial value and positive societal impact. They are among the first S/EIS Fund Managers to achieve B Corp Certification, underscoring their commitment to high social and environmental standards.

The firm focuses on innovative founders and tech-enabled startups, with a strategy that has generated consistent returns over the past 12 years. Jenson Ventures has made over 150 investments to date through its longest-running SEIS fund and has achieved 11 successful exits with an average exit multiple of 4.69x. Their active portfolio comprises over 80 companies with a combined enterprise value exceeding £266 million.

Jenson Ventures' investment strategy targets approximately 80% digital businesses, including B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and marketplaces, with a 20% allocation for opportunistic investments in deep-tech and IP-rich consumer products. Notable portfolio companies include OneTouch, a digital health platform for home care providers, and Voneus, a rural broadband company. The firm also recently invested in YAi, an AI-powered content creation and quality management platform, and Relevic, an e-commerce tech startup.

The team at Jenson Ventures is composed of highly motivated and ambitious experts, driven by a strong belief in supporting early-stage businesses. Key team members include Sarah Barber, the Founding and Managing Partner, and Jeffrey Faustin, the Managing Partner and CIO. Steve Leighton, a two-time exited founder previously backed by Jenson, has also joined the firm as Chairman and Partner, bringing invaluable entrepreneurial experience. The firm emphasizes co-investment, aligning their capital with that of their investors across all SEIS/EIS funds.