Join us for the EIS Association’s free, one-hour webinar, ‘Investing through the SEIS’.
Register for this Zoom event for access to the live session and the on-demand recording!
This educational webinar will focus on investing through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), providing financial advisers with the essential knowledge to navigate this important investment opportunity.
Our expert panel will cover the tax reliefs associated with the SEIS, as well as the increased interest in investing through the SEIS after the 2024 Budget and the April 2023 changes to the scheme. Advisers will also gain insights into the key factors influencing investor suitability for SEIS investments, as well as examples of the types of companies that typically receive SEIS funding.
This webinar is open to both EISA members and non-members and is specifically designed for IFAs, investors, wealth managers and financial planners.
The webinar is a production of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA), the official membership organisation for the Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme.
Register for this Zoom event for access to the live session and the on-demand recording!
Details
Date: 4th March, 2025
Time: 1pm- 2pm, but available on demand to registrants
Panel
👤 Jeffrey Faustin, Jenson Ventures
Jeffrey Faustin is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Jenson Ventures, bringing over a decade of experience in venture capital. As CIO, Jeffrey leads Jenson’s investment strategy, overseeing the entire investment lifecycle—from deal sourcing and due diligence to structuring, negotiation, and execution. His hands-on approach ensures a rigorous and strategic deployment of capital, supporting both investors and founders in achieving long-term success. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has worked with more than 140 early-stage, high-growth technology companies across diverse sectors. He plays a pivotal role in guiding management teams, shaping business strategies, and providing board-level advisory support to drive sustainable growth and scalability.
👤 Declan McEvilly, OnePlanetCapital
Declan is responsible for managing the new and existing relationships with financial advisers, intermediaries & investors. Prior to OnePlanetCapital, Declan spent six years working in the tax-efficient investment space, with a focus on distribution & product development. His previous roles included working at Foresight Group, a large established company in the sector, as well as Kin Capital helping newer funds to the market with strategy and distribution.
👤 Ed Prior, SFC Capital
Ed Prior is the Head of Investor Services at SFC Capital, the UK’s most active venture capital fund and leading SEIS fund manager. Before joining SFC Capital, Ed served as a political advisor in various capacities, has published multiple business reports in The Sunday Times and The Times, and advised startups at different stages.
👤 Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Enterprise Investment Scheme Association
Christiana is Director General of the EIS Association (EISA), the trade body for the EIS and SEIS ecosystem. EISA has more than 400 members including entrepreneurs, advisers and investors using the schemes. She previously spent more than a decade working in Westminster and holds a BA in Politics from the University of York. She is a member of TISA’s Financial Education Council and sits on the Advisory Board for the APPG for Entrepreneurship.
Further information
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