Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5 June 2025
Last Updated: 5 June 2025

Founder Capital LLP ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

1. Who We Are

Founder Capital LLP is a private investment firm registered in England & Wales.
Registered Office: [Insert Registered Address]
Company Number: [Insert Company Number]
Contact: hello@foundercapital.co.uk

2. The Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information – name, email address, phone number, company, job title.

  • Investment Information – details relating to your interest in our funds or capital offerings.

  • Financial Details – for KYC, AML, and due diligence checks where required.

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device data, cookies, and usage information on our website or app.

  • Marketing Preferences – your preferences for receiving communications.

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years old.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communicate with you.

  • Provide updates about our funds, portfolio, or opportunities (with your consent).

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations, such as AML/KYC checks.

  • Improve our website, services, and investor platform.

  • Facilitate investments, partnerships, or onboarding processes.

We only process personal data where we have a legal basis to do so – typically your consent, to fulfil a contract, comply with a legal obligation, or serve our legitimate business interests.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Our fund administrator(s), legal and compliance advisors, and accountants.

  • Third-party service providers supporting our operations (e.g. IT systems, CRM).

  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies, if legally required.

  • Our affiliated entities under the Found Group (e.g. Found Technology Ltd, Foundfunding.co.uk) where relevant.

We will never sell your personal data.

5. International Transfers

Some of our service providers or systems may be located outside the UK. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • For enquiry or communication records: up to 3 years from last contact.

  • For investors: for the life of the investment relationship and up to 7 years after.

  • For compliance and legal obligations: as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Request deletion (in some circumstances).

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of your rights, contact: privacy@foundercapital.co.uk

8. Cookies

We use cookies to analyse site traffic, personalise content, and improve your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser or via our cookie banner.

For more detail, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. If the changes are significant, we’ll notify you directly where possible.