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EP06 - Raising SEIS Funds with Fuel Ventures Partner Oli Hammond | Investor Circle

If you'd like to join the Canopy Community go to https://www.canopy.community/offers/9... -- What does it really take to raise SEIS funds as a first-time founder? In this interview, Oli Hammond, Partner at Fuel Ventures, shares insider insights on how early-stage investors think, what they look for in founders, and the 8 rules every startup should know before pitching. Whether you’re validating your MVP, finding your first customers, or preparing for a pre-seed raise, this conversation will help you understand the mindset of one of the UK’s most active SEIS & EIS funds. 👉 If you’re raising SEIS funds, check out Canopy’s Fastrack Program to help you prepare and close your round in 8–12 weeks. Includes insights from investors like Oli and founders who have already raised successfully. 🔔 Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and hit the bell for more founder insights and investor interviews. --- 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Oli Hammond & Fuel Ventures 02:15 – How Fuel Ventures invests in SEIS & EIS rounds 05:30 – The importance of team in early-stage funding 10:42 – VC-able vs. non-VC-able businesses explained 15:55 – The 8 rules every founder must know 28:10 – What founders should avoid in a pitch 33:20 – How Fuel supports founders beyond the cheque 38:40 – Advice for first-time founders raising SEIS 42:10 – Final reflections and takeaways --- 🔥 More from Canopy Website: https://www.canopy.community LinkedIn:   / canopy-community   Blog: https://www.canopy.community/blog