FD Capital Recruitment Ltd is registered at Companies House (no. 13329383) and has been providing CFOs and Finance Directors since 2018 and is operated by an ICAEW-registered practice. Our founder Adrian Lawrence FCA holds an ICAEW practising certificate.
Early-Stage Consumer Brand – SEIS Fundraising Mandate
FD Capital is supporting an early-stage premium consumer lifestyle business in the appointment of an experienced Investment Adviser / Investor Introducer to assist with an upcoming SEIS fundraising round.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an ambitious premium consumer brand positioned within a fast-growing lifestyle and wellness category, targeting a market opportunity between mainstream retail products and ultra-premium offerings.
The business combines strong branding, differentiated market positioning, compelling provenance and significant expansion potential across UK and international markets.
The founder brings an exceptional commercial background, having previously built and operated a highly successful advertising agency.
The company is now preparing for a SEIS fundraising round targeting approximately £200,000 at the seed stage to support brand growth, market expansion and commercial scaling.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced fundraising adviser, investor introducer or capital-raising specialist with strong relationships across:
- Angel investor networks
- SEIS/EIS investors
- Consumer and lifestyle sector investors
- High-net-worth individuals
- Early-stage venture communities
- Growth-stage private investors
The successful individual will work closely with the founder to support fundraising strategy, investor targeting and warm introductions to suitable investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on fundraising strategy and investor positioning
- Introduce relevant angel and SEIS investors
- Assist with investor targeting and outreach
- Support refinement of investor materials and messaging
- Facilitate investor meetings and introductions
- Provide guidance on early-stage fundraising processes
- Assist with negotiations and transaction discussions where appropriate
Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with individuals who can demonstrate:
- Proven success raising capital for early-stage businesses
- Strong network of angel and SEIS investors
- Experience within consumer, FMCG, lifestyle or premium retail sectors
- Strong commercial awareness and investor credibility
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach
Engagement Structure
The business is open to flexible engagement structures including:
- Success-fee arrangements
- Hybrid advisory structures
- Retainer plus success fee
- Fractional advisory support
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced founder on a high-potential premium consumer venture at an exciting stage of growth.
Confidentiality
Due to the confidential nature of the assignment, further information will be provided following initial discussions and execution of a mutual confidentiality agreement where appropriate.
Next Steps
Interested parties should contact FD Capital in confidence with a brief overview of relevant fundraising experience, investor network strength and examples of previous successful transactions or introductions.
All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.