Foresight Group

Foresight Group is an independent alternative asset manager based in London, specializing in infrastructure and private equity investments. With a robust 30-year history, the firm manages over £2.2 billion in assets, raised from a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds, and institutional investors. Foresight offers a variety of investment products such as Limited Partnerships, Venture Capital Trusts, and Enterprise Investment Schemes, primarily targeting growth-stage companies across sectors like renewable energy, technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The firm is committed to sustainable economic and social development, striving to generate long-term dividends and capital appreciation for its investors. Foresight Group operates internationally, with offices in the UK, USA, Italy, and Australia, and aims to develop innovative investment strategies that align with a smarter and more sustainable future.

Claire Alvarez

Partner

Mark Brennan

Partner and Lead Manager

Eric Bright

Director

Salim Chantler

Senior Investment Manager

Hugi Clarke

Partner

Barclay Clibborn

Principal of the AIB Foresight SME Impact Fund

John Cordrey

Principal

Amy Crofton

Director

Francesca Dickinson

Investment Manager

Diomidis Dorkofikis

Director - Infrastructure Team

Ross Driver

Managing Director

Lindsay Duebendorfer

Senior Investment Manager

Peter English

Founding Partner

Bernard Fairman

Chairman

Lucio Favale

Investment Associate Director

Gary Fraser

COO

Robert Gallagher

Senior Investment Manager

Philip Gardiner

Investment Director

Federico Giannandrea

Partner, Head of Foresight Italy

Amy Green

Commercial Managing Director

Danielle Gubbay

Senior Investment Manager

Stephan Gueorguiev

Senior Investment Manager

Robert Guest

Managing Director

Daniel Halliday

Director

Matt Hammond

Director

Ray Harris

Director

Aqib Hashamali

Director

Fiona Hatch

Senior Investment Manager

John Holden

Director

Chris Holmes

Partner

Steven Hughes

Managing Director and Head of Portfolio

David Hughes

Partner, Chief Investment Officer

Franco Imperial

Investment Manager

Rob Jones

Investment Director

Richard Kelly

Director and Head of New Product Development

Tom Laidlaw

CEO

Jordan Lavender

Investment Manager

Richard Lewis

Managing Director

James Livingston

Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity

Muxin Ma

Investment Director

Carly Magee

Partner

Graeme Mckinstry

Investment Manager

Nicholas Mettyear

Senior Investment Manager

Carlos Rey Micolau

Director

David Miles

Investment Director

Hugh Minnock

Investment Director

Nick Morgan

Partner

Georgie Newton

Investment Manager

Ricardo Piñeiro

Partner and Head of Infrastructure

Michael Quinn

Managing Director

Richard Ralph

Investment Manager

Suzie Ruffley

Director, Head of People

Anastasia Sagaidachna

Investment Manager

Nick Scullion

Partner and Head of Foresight Capital Management

Jeroen Sibia

Investment Manager

Matt Smith

Partner

Chris Tanner

Partner

Stephen Thayer

Partner and Group Finance Director

Richard Thompson

Partner

Humberto Toquero

Partner and Investment Director

Chris Wardle

Senior Investment Manager

Dan Wells

Partner

Chris Wiles

Investment Director

Ed Wilson

Managing Director

Charlie Wright

Director

Past deals in Manufacturing

M.R. Machine Knives

Venture Round in 2020
M.R. Machine Knives Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of machine knives primarily for the food packaging and processing industry. Established in 2008 and located in Dinnington, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of products, including tray seal knives, thermoforming machine knives, circular knives, packaging blades, food processing blades, and thermal print heads. M.R. Machine Knives is committed to providing high-quality products made from hardened stainless steel, ensuring competitive pricing and supporting uninterrupted production for various sectors, including food processing, packaging, and converting. The company also exports its products globally, catering to a wide array of industrial needs.

Promethean Particles

Seed Round in 2019
Promethean Particles Ltd. is a company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of inorganic nanoparticle dispersions tailored to customer specifications. Established in 2007, the company utilizes continuous hydrothermal synthesis to produce high-quality nanoparticles for various industries, including electronics, healthcare, green energy, and nanocomposites. Promethean's capabilities extend to providing feasibility studies and reactor designs, allowing them to deliver customized solutions for specific industrial applications. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility capable of producing over 1,000 tons of nanoparticles annually, Promethean combines significant expertise and patented technology to meet diverse client needs, positioning itself as a flexible partner in the advancement of nanotechnology.

Cimteq

Venture Round in 2018
A feature-rich software application that helps you to quote, design and produce cables of all types more efficiently and cost effectively than ever before.CableMES is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) specifically for the wire and cable manufacturing industry which is proven to provide a very quick return on investment.Integrable into CableBuilder providing extensive 3D modelling graphics abilities, engineering drawing generation and full CAD capabilities.

ONFAB

Venture Round in 2017
ONFAB Limited, founded in 2004 and based in Middlewich, United Kingdom, specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of flexible containment systems. The company's product offerings include flexible insulators and product bags, as well as advanced hard isolators and glove bag technology. ONFAB has established a strong reputation in the industry by leveraging its expertise and innovative approaches to containment technology, enhancing performance standards. Through its unique equipment selection process and continuous product innovations, ONFAB has positioned itself as a global leader in the flexible containment sector.

Aerospace Tooling

Acquisition in 2013
Aerospace Tooling Ltd specializes in the repair and overhaul of gas and jet turbine components for the defense and civil aerospace sectors, as well as for industrial turbine markets, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of condition assessment services, including automated component cleaning, coating removal, and various inspection techniques such as visual, dimensional, and non-destructive methods. Additionally, it conducts metallurgical evaluations covering material identification, failure analysis, and residual life determination. Aerospace Tooling Ltd also provides component recovery services, which encompass automated and manual welding, sectional replacement, vacuum brazing, and heat treatment. Furthermore, the company offers protective coating services, including various high-performance coatings applied through advanced techniques. Established in 2007 and based in Dundee, Aerospace Tooling Ltd serves original equipment manufacturers and independent overhaul facilities.

Aquasium Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Aquasium Technology Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of bespoke electron beam welding and vacuum furnace equipment. The company provides solutions primarily for the automotive, electronics, medical, power generation, and aerospace industries. Its product offerings include electron beam welders used for producing small components such as battery cans and medical devices, as well as various types of vacuum furnaces for processes like hardening, tempering, and brazing. In addition to manufacturing, Aquasium Technology also delivers related services, including preventative maintenance, calibration, and operator training. The company has a diverse application range, serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and military. Founded in 1995, Aquasium Technology continues to expand its market reach through strategic acquisitions and innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.

Industrial Engineering Plastics

Venture Round in 2012
Industrial Engineering Plastics manufactures and sells plastic products, as well as customized fabrication and machining products for commercial and industrial applications in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It offers plastic sheets and rods, such as PVC-U products, polypropylene products, polyethylene products, polyvinylidene fluoride sheets and rods, polyetheretherketone products, polytetrafluoroethylene sheets and rods, acetal sheets and rods, nylon sheets and rods, polyphenylene sulphide sheets, impellers, and ethylenechlorotrifluorethylene products.

Factory Media

Acquisition in 2006
Factory Media Ltd. is a prominent European media company specializing in lifestyle sports, particularly in action and board sports such as snowboarding, mountain biking, surfing, and BMX. Established in 2006 and headquartered in London, with regional offices in Munich, it produces and delivers customized branded content and campaigns across various platforms. The company operates 20 brands, including MPORA, which serves as a significant digital hub for action sports enthusiasts, offering video content, community features, and content sharing capabilities. Factory Media publishes 16 digital and 13 consumer magazine titles in six languages, reaching over four million consumers. It engages in commercial digital and broadcast campaign production and represents unsold advertising inventory in related markets. The company also provides insights into the lifestyle sports culture, targeting a predominantly young, educated male audience. As of February 2012, Factory Media operates as a subsidiary of Forward Internet Group Ltd.
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