Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are Entrepreneurs First Operations Limited (“EFOL”) and Entrepreneurs First Investment Manager LLP (“EFIM”), collectively referred to as Entrepreneurs First (“EF”, “we”, “us”, “our”). EFOL is a limited company registered in England and Wales under registration number 09064488, with its registered office at Senna Building, Gorsuch Place, London, E2 8JF. EFIM is a Limited Liability Partnership, registered under company number OC397263, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 807367), with its registered office at International House, 64 Nile Street, London, N1 7SR.

We are registered with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (the “ICO”), for the processing of Personal Data under the following registration numbers: ZA078280 for EFOL and ZA123384 for EFIM.

This privacy policy is issued on behalf of Entrepreneurs First and its affiliates (together “Entrepreneurs First Group”), so when we mention “Entrepreneurs First”, “we”, “us” or “our” in this privacy policy, we are referring to the relevant company in the Entrepreneurs First responsible for processing your data. 

What we do

Entrepreneurs First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. We bring together talented outliers to develop their most ambitious ideas and raise money from the world’s best investors. The startups cofounded in our programs are now worth over $10B.  We and our affiliates, subsidiaries and related entities are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the Personal Data we process about you. 

Controller

Unless we notify you otherwise, we are the controller of the Personal Data we process about you. This means that we decide what Personal Data to collect and how to process it.

The purpose of this privacy notice is to explain what Personal Data we collect about you and how we process it. This privacy notice also explains your rights, so please read it carefully. If you have any questions, you can contact us using the information provided below under the ‘How to contact us’ section. 

This privacy notice applies to you if:

• You visit our website;
• You enquire about our products and/or services;
• You apply for one of our programs;
• You are an investor with us or a Limited Partner in the Funds under our management;
• You are an alumni with us;
• You sign up for a demo day event; or
• You sign up to receive newsletters and/or other promotional communications from us.

‘Personal Data’ means any information from which someone can be identified either directly or indirectly. For example, you can be identified by your name or an online identifier. 

‘Special Category Personal Data’ is more sensitive Personal Data and includes information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data for the purposes of uniquely identifying someone, data concerning physical or mental health or data concerning someone’s sex life or sexual orientation.  

The type of Personal Data we collect about you will depend on our relationship with you. For the type of Personal Data we collect see the table below in the section titled ‘Purposes, lawful bases and retention periods’.

We collect most of the Personal Data directly from you in person, by telephone, text or email and/or via our website. We also collect personal data from you if you opt in to provide us this information on demo day. 

However, we may also collect your Personal Data from third parties such as: 

• Reputable companies who provide lead generation contact lists; 
• Others to whom you have provided consent; or
• Publicly available sources such as social media platforms 

We will only use your Personal Data when the law allows. Most commonly, we will use your Personal Data in the following circumstances:

Where Personal Data is processed because it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, we may be unable to provide our services without the required information.

We will not disclose your personal data to third parties unless required or permitted by law or regulatory requirements, or as outlined in this policy. This excludes disclosures to our affiliates and companies within the group.

For business operations, Entrepreneurs First may share your data with the following types of companies:

• Professional service providers such as marketing agencies, advertising partners, and website hosts who assist us in running our business.
• Analytics and search engine providers that support us in improving and optimising our site.
• Third parties who provide IT support, mailings, or event management on our behalf.
• Law enforcement agencies, governmental bodies, or other third parties when legally required, such as through a court order or regulatory authority, or when necessary to prevent fraud, cyber-crime, or to protect our Website, our technology, or the rights, property, and personal safety of others.
• Other third parties in cases where it is reasonably clear from the context in which the data was provided.
• Other business entities if we merge with, are acquired by, or reorganise with another business entity.
• Successors in interest in the event of liquidation or administration of Entrepreneurs First.
• Industry Bodies and Professional Associations: As part of our commitment to the Investing in Women Code, we collect and share aggregated, anonymised gender data with the UK Department for Business for inclusion in its Annual Progress Report, promoting female entrepreneurship in the UK.

If you are based in the EEA or UK, we may transfer your personal data outside these regions for processing or storage. This may involve employees or suppliers operating outside the EEA processing your data, for example processing a payment, or providing support services. When transferring data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Transferring data to countries that have been granted adequacy status by the European Commission or UK Government; or
• Entering into an International Data Transfer Agreement (“IDTA”) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with the receiving party, along with any necessary supplementary measures.

You have several rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to be informed: You are entitled to know what personal data we collect, how it is used, the lawful basis for processing, who it is shared with, and how long it will be retained. Our privacy notice provides this information.
• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: If any of the information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
• Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’): You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to object: You can object to us processing your personal data, especially for marketing purposes.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.
• Right to data portability: You can ask us to transfer your personal data to another organisation.
• Automated decision-making: You have the right to object to decisions made solely through automated processing that significantly affect you. We do not currently engage in such practices.
• Right to withdraw consent: If you have given consent for your data to be processed, you can withdraw it at any time, and we will stop processing your data for that purpose unless legally permitted to continue.
• Right to lodge a complaint: If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, you can file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which can be contacted online at: Contact us | ICO or by phone at 0303 123 1113. For other EU supervisory authorities, see: Members | European Data Protection Board.

You generally will not need to pay a fee to exercise your rights. However, if your request is unfounded or excessive, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to comply with the request.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We may request additional information to verify your identity. We aim to respond within one month of receiving your request, although complex cases may take longer, in which case we will keep you informed.

For any questions regarding this privacy notice or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at: [email protected]. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is Leah Gallagher, and she can be contacted at the same email address.

Address:
Senna Building
Gorsuch Place
London
E2 8JF

We may update this notice periodically. Where required by law, we will notify you of any changes.

Last updated: May 2025