Foresight Group

Foresight Group, established in 1984, is an independent investment company based in London, UK. It specializes in managing infrastructure and private equity funds, catering to a diverse range of clients including institutional investors, family offices, high net-worth individuals, and retail investors. With over £7.2 billion in assets under management, Foresight offers various investment products such as listed vehicles, limited partnerships, and tax-efficient schemes like Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Business Property Relief Funds. Its investment strategies focus on growth-stage companies across sectors like energy, infrastructure, technology, and industrials, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to create sustainable long-term value.

Claire Alvarez

Partner

Rodney Appiah

Director

Irfan Ashfak

Investment Manager

Oliver Bates

Investment Director - Private Debt

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

Managing Director

Francesca Dickinson

Senior Investment Manager

Ross Driver

Managing Director

Lindsay Duebendorfer

Senior Investment Manager

Peter English

Co-Founder and Partner

Bernard Fairman

Executive Chairman

Lucio Favale

Investment Associate Director

Gary Fraser

COO, Partner and CFO

Robert Gallagher

Senior Investment Manager

Philip Gardiner

Investment Director

Philip Gardiner

Investment Director

Line Gauteplass

Investment Manager

Federico Giannandrea

Partner and Head of Continental Europe

Amy Green

Commercial Managing Director

Danielle Gubbay JD

Senior Investment Manager

Danielle Gubbay

Senior Investment Manager

Stephan Gueorguiev

Investment Director

Robert Guest

Managing Director

Matt Hammond

Partner

Ray Harris

Director

Aqib Hashamali

Director

Fiona Hatch

Investment Director and Private Equity Team Sustainability Lead

Fiona Hatch

Senior Investment Manager

Christopher Holmes

Partner

Steven Hughes

Managing Director and Head of Portfolio

David Hughes

Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Franco Imperial

Investment Manager

Rob Jones

Investment Director

Robert Jones

Investment Director

Richard Kelly

Managing Director

Tom Laidlaw

CEO

Jordan Lavender

Investment Manager

Richard Lewis

Managing Director

Muxin Ma

Investment Director

Carly Magee

Partner

Graeme Mckinstry

Investment Director

Matthew McLoughlin

Director

Nicholas Mettyear

Investment Director

Nicholas Mettyear

Senior Investment Manager

Carlos Micolau

Managing Director and Head of Iberia

David Miles

Investment Director

Hugh Minnock

Director

Hugh Minnock

Investment Director

Nick Morgan

Partner

Anouska Morjaria

Associate Director

Georgie Newton

Investment Manager

Joseph Raffa

Venture Partner

Richard Ralph

Senior Investment Manager

Suzie Ruffley

Managing Director and Global Head of People and Sustainable Culture

Anastasia Sagaidachna

Senior Investment Manager

Nick Scullion

Partner and Head of Foresight Capital Management

Gideon Shmuel

Operating Partner

Jeroen Sibia

Investment Manager

Matt Smith

Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity

Tavia Sparks

Investment Director

Christopher Tanner

Partner

Stephen Thayer

Partner and Group Finance Director

Humberto Toquero

Partner and Investment Director

Chris Wardle

Managing Director

Chris Wiles

Investment Director

Christopher Wiles

Director

Ed Wilson

Managing Director

Charlie Wright

Director

Rubina Singh

Senior Investment Manager

Ryan Finesy

Investment Analyst

Past deals in London

WHEB

Acquisition in 2025
WHEB Group is an investment holding company based in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. Founded in 2003, WHEB specializes in investment management with a focus on sustainable investments and energy efficiency. The company manages assets on behalf of institutional and private clients, employing listed equity and infrastructure investment strategies. WHEB Group is dedicated to identifying opportunities arising from the global transition towards more sustainable and resource-efficient economies. Its operations include subsidiaries Wheb Asset Management and Wheb Infrastructure, which facilitate its investments in energy and natural resources. As of February 2016, WHEB Group operates as a subsidiary of WHEB Partners.

Hackajob

Series B in 2023
Hackajob is a London-based online marketplace founded in 2014 that connects technical candidates with employers through a unique assessment-based recruitment process. The platform allows candidates to showcase their skills by completing job-specific challenges, thereby proving their competency directly to potential employers. In addition to facilitating job applications, Hackajob enables employers to engage with passive candidates, expanding their access to a broader talent pool. The company emphasizes a candidate-centric approach, providing tech professionals opportunities to learn new skills, participate in community events, and connect directly with employers. By utilizing data-driven algorithms, Hackajob simplifies the recruitment process for companies, allowing them to source talent effectively, conduct online assessments, and gain insights into their diversity and inclusion metrics.

Vivacity Labs

Venture Round in 2023
Vivacity Labs Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015, it focuses on enhancing urban mobility by providing services such as car parking sensing, bus occupancy monitoring, and comprehensive traffic analysis. The company employs advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to install thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, the UK's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors collect unprecedented data from video feeds, enabling deep insights into transport operations and predictive management. Additionally, Vivacity Labs offers video analytics services that extract meaningful information from visual data and provides detailed transport metrics, such as speed, counts, and heat maps, through API access and online interfaces. By empowering transport managers with enhanced insights, Vivacity Labs aims to reduce congestion and improve road safety.

Axxeltrova Limited

Series A in 2022
Axxeltrova Group is a full-service corporate finance and strategy consulting firm based in London, United Kingdom, and regulated by the FCA. Established in 2009, the firm specializes in the telecoms, media, and technology sectors. Axxeltrova offers a comprehensive range of services including restructuring strategy, fundraising strategy, commercial due diligence, business planning, debt advisory, company valuations, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm aims to provide tailored solutions to clients, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their strategic objectives.

Spektrix

Venture Round in 2021
Spektrix is a London-based company that provides software solutions tailored for arts organizations, focusing on ticketing, marketing, and fundraising. Founded in 2007 by Matt Scarisbrick and Michael Nabarro, Spektrix offers its services through three annual subscription packages. The platform is designed to address the challenges of the evolving arts economy, featuring real-time analytics, marketing tools, and campaign management capabilities. These features enable arts marketers to respond effectively to audience needs, foster deeper customer relationships, and enhance revenue generation. In addition to its software, Spektrix supports its clients with training, reports, and analytics, ensuring they can maximize the benefits of its offerings.

Pensions Infrastructure Platform

Acquisition in 2020
Pensions Infrastructure Platform Ltd is a London-based principal investment firm that focuses on infrastructure investments, particularly for pension funds. The firm specializes in various sectors, including transportation, energy—especially renewable energy—utilities, communications, housing, and social infrastructure. Pensions Infrastructure Platform aims to facilitate long-term investments in the UK, offering expertise in alternative investment fund management. By enabling pension funds to identify high-quality investment opportunities, the firm seeks to enhance value, alignment, and governance within its portfolio. As of August 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Foresight Group LLP.

Nano Interactive

Venture Round in 2020
Nano Interactive GmbH is a technology company based in Starnberg, Germany, that specializes in online live intent targeting and search-based advertising services. Founded in 2014 by former ValueClick executives, the company leverages user search queries to meet the specific needs of advertisers. Its data management platform, Audience Manager, creates anonymous user profiles that facilitate timely and targeted online advertising displays. Additionally, Nano Interactive provides reporting dashboards that enable real-time performance tracking across multiple channels at the keyword level. The company is experiencing significant growth and has expanded its presence across EMEA with offices in cities including Hamburg, London, Paris, Warsaw, and Belgrade.

Selazar

Seed Round in 2020
Selazar Ltd. is an e-commerce fulfillment company based in London, UK, that specializes in providing automated end-to-end fulfillment services tailored for online businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2014, Selazar's offerings include warehouse storage and management, picking and packing, custom packaging, delivery, and returns. The company utilizes a cloud-based fulfillment platform that streamlines inventory management, allowing clients to track orders from sale to final delivery. By integrating intelligent routing and stock management solutions, Selazar enables e-commerce businesses to optimize their logistics without the need for significant capital investment in warehouses, equipment, or staff, thereby facilitating business growth at a reduced cost.

Inovo Robotics

Venture Round in 2018
Inovo Robotics Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Surrey and Hong Kong, that specializes in the development and delivery of modular robotic solutions designed to automate repetitive tasks in manufacturing and research settings. Founded in 2016, Inovo Robotics focuses on creating versatile and accessible robotic systems that can be easily configured to meet specific user needs. Their low-cost robotic arms incorporate plug-and-play components, allowing for straightforward assembly and reconfiguration as requirements evolve. By addressing the challenges faced by growing businesses in automating tasks that are repetitive, hazardous, or precise, Inovo Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency and enable staff to concentrate on more valuable work. The company emphasizes user-friendly interfaces to ensure that customers can easily adapt the robots for various applications.

Elevate

Private Equity Round in 2018
Luminet Networks is a provider of managed internet access and connectivity solutions based in London. The company specializes in delivering gigabit wireless networks and fiber services tailored for businesses, organizations, schools, construction sites, and events. Its offerings include end-to-end connectivity, leased lines, and wireless broadband services, alongside managed firewall and network optimization solutions. Luminet also provides private cloud services, ensuring clients have control over their internet services. The company focuses on delivering rapid connections with low latency, scalability, and speed, enabling seamless and reliable access to world-class connectivity and cloud computing that meets the specific needs of its clients.

Nano Interactive

Venture Round in 2018
Nano Interactive GmbH is a technology company based in Starnberg, Germany, that specializes in online live intent targeting and search-based advertising services. Founded in 2014 by former ValueClick executives, the company leverages user search queries to meet the specific needs of advertisers. Its data management platform, Audience Manager, creates anonymous user profiles that facilitate timely and targeted online advertising displays. Additionally, Nano Interactive provides reporting dashboards that enable real-time performance tracking across multiple channels at the keyword level. The company is experiencing significant growth and has expanded its presence across EMEA with offices in cities including Hamburg, London, Paris, Warsaw, and Belgrade.

Cinelab London

Venture Round in 2017
Cinelab London is a comprehensive film processing laboratory that specializes in a wide range of services for the film and television industry, including front-end negative processing, digitization, restoration, and archive management. Established after the acquisition of Bucks Media Services by Cinelabs International, the company is led by Adrian Bull and John Mahtani. Cinelab London caters to diverse clients, including filmmakers, commercial entities, and content owners seeking to preserve and restore their media archives. The facility offers essential services such as scanning, color grading, picture and sound editing, and distribution printing, all delivered by a dedicated team of film specialists committed to maintaining high standards of quality in both new content creation and archival restoration.

Fresh Relevance

Venture Round in 2017
Fresh Relevance Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing real-time marketing solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Triggered Messaging Ltd., the company rebranded in April 2015. Fresh Relevance offers a versatile personalization platform designed to enhance customer experiences across various channels, including websites, apps, emails, SMS, and paid social media. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technology stacks, allowing businesses to deliver tailored marketing messages without extensive reliance on IT resources. By leveraging real-time data and content, Fresh Relevance enables online retailers to improve customer engagement and increase sales, ultimately enhancing the return on investment of their marketing efforts.

Ollie Quinn

Venture Round in 2017
Ollie Quinn Limited specializes in designing and retailing eyewear for men and women, offering a range of products that includes optical eyewear, sunglasses, and non-prescription polarized sunglasses. The company also provides in-store optician services and eye examinations to enhance customer experience. Founded in 2013 and based in London, Ollie Quinn operates retail locations in the United Kingdom, including London, Leeds, and Bristol, as well as in Canada and the United States. The company focuses on sourcing quality materials from various global producers to ensure that its products are made with integrity and craftsmanship. In January 2017, Ollie Quinn Limited rebranded from its former name, Bailey Nelson LDN Limited, reflecting its commitment to delivering stylish and affordable eyewear solutions.

Idio

Venture Round in 2016
Idio Ltd., established in 2006, is a London-based technology company with an additional office in New York. It specializes in demand orchestration, offering a platform that enhances customer engagement and accelerates demand for businesses. Idio's solutions include omni-channel demand generation, web conversation optimization, email optimization, and internal data management. The platform leverages AI and content intelligence to predict individual buyer interests and deliver personalized experiences across digital channels. Global enterprises such as Intel, Fitch Ratings, and AllianceBernstein utilize Idio's technology to maximize buyer engagement and pipeline. As of 2019, Idio operates as a subsidiary of Episerver UK Limited.

Morgan Tucker

Venture Round in 2015
Morgan Tucker is an independent consulting engineering firm founded in 2005, headquartered in Newark, with additional offices in London, Leeds, and Nottingham. Initially focused on specialist highway, transport, and infrastructure services, the company has evolved into a multi-disciplined consultancy offering a comprehensive range of engineering solutions. These services encompass highways, traffic and transportation, civil and structural engineering design, planning and environment, rail freight and permanent way, as well as project management. Morgan Tucker supports all phases of property, construction, and infrastructure projects, from pre-planning and feasibility to execution. Notable projects include the design and delivery of freight logistics for the London 2012 Olympic Park and engineering services for the Embassy Gardens development at Nine Elms, showcasing the firm's expertise in both public and private sector projects.

Ixaris

Private Equity Round in 2014
Ixaris is a payment optimization company that specializes in providing virtual card solutions to enhance payment processing for businesses in various sectors, including travel, media, and insurance. The company has built an extensive portfolio of Mastercard and Visa virtual cards, enabling clients to make smarter and more cost-effective payment choices. With a focus on innovation, Ixaris has pioneered Europe’s first virtual cards and continues to influence the future of payment systems. Its platform is designed to be affordable, flexible, and easy to configure, allowing companies to efficiently manage outbound payments. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in Brussels and Malta, Ixaris plays a crucial role in facilitating electronic payments for consumers who may not have access to traditional credit card services.

The Bunker Secure Hosting

Series C in 2006
The Bunker Secure Hosting Limited, established in 1994 and based in Sandwich, UK, specializes in secure hosting solutions. It offers a range of services including cloud infrastructure (cloud hosting, private/hybrid cloud), cloud storage (Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service), managed hosting (Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service), and colocation solutions (managed colocation, secure suite). The company operates from two military-grade nuclear bunkers outside the M25 but near London, providing ultra-secure environments for clients in private, public, and systems integrator sectors. It offers 24/7 support, solution design, migration services, compliance assistance (PCI DSS v3.1, GDPR), and follows ITILv3 and PRINCE2 standards.

Alaric Systems

Venture Round in 2002
Alaric Systems Limited is a provider of SOA-oriented payment software products, serving banks, retailers, issuers, acquirers, and service providers on a global scale. Founded in 1997 and based in London, the company maintains international offices in the United States, Malaysia, and Australia. Alaric Systems specializes in multi-channel payment integration solutions, which include EFT switching and authorization tools for ATM management, POS payments, and mobile payment channels. Additionally, the company offers fraud detection and prevention solutions aimed at card issuers and acquirers. Alaric Systems has established strategic alliances with prominent technology firms, enhancing its capability to deliver robust payment solutions.
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