Foresight Group is a private equity investment manager based in London, United Kingdom, with a history spanning over 35 years. The company manages more than £7.2 billion in assets across various funds for a diverse clientele that includes large institutional investors, family offices, private and high-net-worth individuals, as well as retail investors. Foresight focuses on growth-stage companies in sectors such as business products, consumer services, healthcare, information technology, and clean technology, primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The firm's investment strategies emphasize a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, reflecting the evolving expectations of today’s investors and aiming to create a sustainable legacy for future generations.
Investment Director and Private Equity Team Sustainability Lead
John Holden
Director
Christopher Holmes
Partner
Steven Hughes
Managing Director, Head of Portfolio
David Hughes
Partner, Chief Investment Officer
Franco Imperial
Investment Manager
Robert Jones
Investment Director
Rob Jones
Investment Director
Richard Kelly
Director and Head of New Product Development
Tom Laidlaw
CEO
Jordan Lavender
Investment Manager
James Livingston
Partner
Muxin Ma
Investment Director
Carly Magee
Partner, Infrastructure Team
Graeme Mckinstry
Investment Manager
Matthew McLoughlin
Director
Nicholas Mettyear
Senior Investment Manager
Nicholas Mettyear
Investment Director
Carlos Rey Micolau
Director
David Miles
Investment Director
Hugh Minnock
Director
Hugh Minnock
Investment Director
Anouska Morjaria
Associate Director
Georgie Newton
Investment Manager
Ricardo Piñeiro
Partner
Michael Quinn
Director
Richard Ralph
Senior Investment Manager
Suzie Ruffley
Director, Head of People
Anastasia Sagaidachna
Senior Investment Manager
Nick Scullion
Partner and Head of Foresight Capital Management
Jeroen Sibia
Investment Manager
Tavia Sparks
Investment Director
Christopher Tanner
Partner
Stephen Thayer
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
Rubina Singh
Senior Investment Manager
Ryan Finesy
Investment Analyst
Past deals in Great Britain
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 LTD. is an online marketplace based in London that connects technical candidates with direct employers through a unique recruitment platform. Founded in 2014, it enables candidates to showcase their skills by completing job-specific challenges, thereby demonstrating their proficiency to potential employers. The platform caters to both active and passive job seekers, allowing companies to engage with a broader talent pool. Hackajob offers tools for employers to create compelling employer brands, conduct online assessments, and hold remote interviews, while also providing insights into diversity and inclusion metrics. By focusing on a candidate-centric approach, Hackajob not only assists tech professionals in finding job opportunities but also fosters skill development and community engagement within the tech industry.
Vivacity Labs
Venture Round in 2023
Vivacity Labs Ltd. specializes in providing hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company offers a range of services that include car parking and bus occupancy sensing, traffic monitoring, and insights into rail management through predictive analytics. To enhance urban transport management, Vivacity is deploying thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, which is being developed as the country's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze video feeds and generate valuable data on traffic patterns, cyclist movements, and more. Vivacity's advanced predictive algorithms aim to improve road safety and reduce congestion by providing transport managers with unprecedented insights into future transport scenarios.
Axxeltrova Limited
Series A in 2022
Axxeltrova is an FCA regulated full-service corporate finance and strategy consulting firm specialising in the telecoms, media, and technology sectors. The firm was established in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom. The firm offers services in the areas of restructuring strategy, fundraising strategy, commercial due diligence, business planning, debt advisory and restructuring, company valuations, capital raising, business planning, M&A, and more.
FURTHER.SPACE
Seed Round in 2021
FURTHER.SPACE specializes in providing unique glamping holidays in Ireland and Scotland, combining outdoor experiences with comfort. The company also designs and manufactures versatile aluminum and poly-based pods that assist local landowners in establishing micro-tourism ventures. These durable and cost-effective pods are designed for easy installation, allowing customers to create additional accommodation, leisure, office, or tourism spaces at various locations, such as hotels, golf courses, campsites, holiday villages, and farms. Through its offerings, FURTHER.SPACE aims to enhance the landscape of local tourism while promoting sustainable and innovative solutions for land use.
Vector Photonics
Seed Round in 2021
Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.
Spektrix
Venture Round in 2021
Spektrix is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in solutions for arts organizations, focusing on ticketing, marketing, and fundraising. Founded in 2007 by Matt Scarisbrick and Michael Nabarro, the company is headquartered in London, England. Spektrix offers its services in three annual payment packages, which include comprehensive tools for campaign management, real-time analytics, and customer engagement. The platform is designed to address the evolving needs of the arts economy, enabling organizations to enhance audience responsiveness, foster customer relationships, and increase revenue. Additionally, Spektrix provides support, training, and analytics to help clients maximize the effectiveness of their operations.
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 German company that specializes in online advertising through its live intent targeting platform. Founded in 2014 by former executives of ValueClick, the company focuses on search-based targeting services by analyzing user search queries to align with advertiser campaign requirements. It operates a data management platform called Audience Manager, which creates anonymous user profiles for optimized and timely online ad displays. Additionally, Nano Interactive provides reporting dashboards that enable real-time cross-channel performance tracking at the keyword level. With a strong emphasis on leveraging advanced technology in the search and intent-based targeting sector, the company is currently experiencing significant growth and has expanded its presence across several European cities, including Starnberg, Hamburg, London, Paris, Warsaw, and Belgrade.
Tudor Contract Cleaners
Venture Round in 2020
Tudor Contract Cleaners limited is a soft facilities management provider which has three core service offerings of window cleaning, general cleaning and ancillary cleaning. The Company has over 100 customers in the North West of England including Transport for Greater Manchester, Hilton, Radisson and Marriott, with several looking at national contracts.
Selazar
Seed Round in 2020
Selazar Ltd. is an e-commerce fulfillment company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2014. It specializes in providing automated end-to-end fulfillment services tailored for online businesses of all sizes. The company offers a range of services, including warehouse storage and management, picking and packing, custom packaging, and delivery through a robust courier network. Selazar's cloud-based fulfillment platform facilitates easy inventory management and tracking from the point of sale to final delivery. By utilizing intelligent routing and smart storage solutions, Selazar enables businesses to optimize their logistics operations, reducing the need for significant investments in warehouses, equipment, and staff. This allows clients to concentrate on scaling their businesses while benefiting from seamless logistics solutions.
Signature Private Finance
Acquisition in 2020
Signature Private Finance Ltd is a privately owned principal lender based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, established in 2012. The company specializes in providing short-term property finance solutions tailored to the needs of property developers, landlords, limited companies, and investors. Its offerings include residential bridging loans, commercial bridging loans, refurbishment financing, and auction finance. Signature Private Finance aims to deliver flexible financial solutions that cater to both borrowers and their advisors, facilitating various property projects, including heavy refurbishments and developments.
Roma Finance
Debt Financing in 2018
Roma Finance specializes in providing bridging loans and development finance to property professionals and landlords across the UK. With over ten years of experience in the market, the company offers first and second charge loans ranging from £75,000 to £3 million. Their financing solutions support various property projects, including renovations, property auction purchases, and ground-up developments, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Additionally, Roma Finance provides buy-to-let and holiday let options, allowing borrowers to secure long-term financing for their investments. The company prides itself on a straightforward legal process, enabling loan completions within seven days, alongside manual underwriting and dedicated support throughout the project's duration.
Luminet
Private Equity Round in 2018
Luminet Networks specializes in delivering gigabit connectivity through a combination of wireless networks and fiber services. Based in London, the company offers managed and uncontended internet access tailored for businesses and organizations. Its comprehensive suite of services includes end-to-end connectivity, leased lines, wireless broadband, managed firewall solutions, network optimization, and private cloud services. By providing rapid connection, low latency, and scalable options, Luminet enables a diverse clientele, including businesses, schools, construction sites, and events, to achieve seamless reliability and access to high-quality connectivity and cloud computing that meet their specific needs.
Cinelab London
Venture Round in 2017
Cinelab London is a full-service film processing lab that offers services from front-end neg processing to full film deliverables, digitization, and restoration services. The company supports film, commercial, and television clients as well as content owners who wish to preserve and restore their film and media archives. The team behind Cinelab London continually commits to provides the highest quality service.
Fresh Relevance
Venture Round in 2017
Fresh Relevance Ltd. is a London-based company that develops real-time marketing solutions tailored for online retailers. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in providing a SaaS-based platform that empowers businesses to deliver personalized customer experiences across multiple channels, including websites, apps, emails, and social media. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technology stacks, allowing businesses to utilize real-time data to enhance engagement and boost conversions without heavy reliance on IT support. By unifying customer data from various sources, Fresh Relevance helps retailers optimize their marketing efforts and improve return on investment.
Ollie Quinn
Venture Round in 2017
Ollie Quinn Limited is a London-based company specializing in the design and retail of eyewear for both men and women. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including optical eyewear, prescription glasses, sunglasses, and non-prescription polarized sunglasses. In addition to its product offerings, Ollie Quinn operates in-store opticians and provides eye exams to enhance customer service. The company has a presence in several locations across the United Kingdom, including London, Leeds, and Bristol, as well as operations in Canada and the United States. Ollie Quinn focuses on sourcing high-quality materials globally to ensure the integrity and quality of its eyewear products.
Tudor Contract Cleaners
Venture Round in 2016
Tudor Contract Cleaners limited is a soft facilities management provider which has three core service offerings of window cleaning, general cleaning and ancillary cleaning. The Company has over 100 customers in the North West of England including Transport for Greater Manchester, Hilton, Radisson and Marriott, with several looking at national contracts.
Idio
Venture Round in 2016
Idio Ltd. is a company that specializes in demand orchestration, offering a platform designed to enhance engagement and accelerate demand for B2B enterprises. Founded in 2006 and based in London, with an additional office in New York, Idio’s platform utilizes Content Intelligence to analyze consumer behavior and predict individual interests, enabling the delivery of tailored experiences across various digital channels. The company's solutions include omnichannel demand generation, web conversation optimization, and email optimization, all aimed at refining and personalizing online content. Idio serves prominent clients such as Intel, Fitch Ratings, and AllianceBernstein, assisting them in navigating marketing complexities and maximizing buyer engagement. In 2017, Idio was recognized as a Breakout Vendor by Forrester Research, further solidifying its position in the market. As of November 2019, Idio operates as a subsidiary of Episerver UK Limited.
Morgan Tucker
Venture Round in 2015
Morgan Tucker is an award winning independent consulting engineering business with an ambitious growth strategy. With a head office in Newark, they now have offices in London, Leeds and Nottingham. Established in 2005, Morgan Tucker originally provided specialist highway, transport and infrastructure related services but has since expanded to become a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy providing expert services in highways, traffic and transportation, civil engineering design, structural engineering design, planning and environment, rail freight and permanent way and project management and CDM. They can provide support to all stages of property, construction, building and infrastructure projects, whether it is at the pre-planning and feasibility stage, right through to construction. Morgan Tucker’s projects have included the design and delivery of the freight logistics for the London 2012 Olympic Park, the engineering services for the Embassy Gardens development at Nine Elms.
Levenseat
Private Equity Round in 2015
Levenseat Limited is a Recycling & Waste Management company based in Central Scotland. With over 25 years’ experience, Levenseat has established a reputation for reliability, accessibility and innovation. We are committed to developing new waste solutions to provide customers with an environmental and economic solution and with the construction of our new plant together with our wider already established facility, we will be delivering to the market Scotland’s largest integrated facility providing treatment and recovery for a wide range of waste materials.
Ixaris
Private Equity Round in 2014
Ixaris is a payment optimization company that specializes in providing virtual card solutions, primarily for sectors such as travel, media, and insurance. With a strong portfolio of Mastercard and Visa virtual cards, Ixaris processes billions in outbound payments, helping businesses make informed and cost-effective payment decisions. The company's platform is designed to be affordable and flexible, facilitating easy access to electronic payments, particularly for consumers who may not utilize traditional credit card services. Ixaris has a history of innovation, having launched Europe's first virtual cards and continually shaping advancements in payment methods tailored to the airline industry. The firm operates through its group companies located in London, Brussels, and Malta.
Futsal UK
Venture Round in 2009
Futsal provides educational courses through the medium of sports to children aged from 16 to 18 years. It is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The Bunker Secure Hosting
Series C in 2006
The Bunker delivers Ultra Secure Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Colocation, and Outsourced IT services from within Europe’s most secure data centres. Both data centres, are outside the M25 yet within easy reach of London, are military-grade nuclear bunkers purpose built to house the UK's air defence systems. The Bunker runs 24/7/365 - NOC monitors systems both nationally and internationally and is staffed around the clock by fully background checked system and network engineers and security staff. The Bunker is ISO 27001 accredited and PCI DSS certified and follows ITILv3 best practice and PRINCE2 project management standards. Clients are organisations in the private, public and systems integrator business sectors who value Ultra Secure service provision.
Alaric Systems
Venture Round in 2002
Alaric Systems Limited is a provider of payment software products, specializing in SOA-oriented solutions tailored for banks, retailers, issuers, acquirers, and service providers worldwide. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company has expanded its presence with offices in the United States, Malaysia, and Australia. Alaric Systems offers multi-channel payments integration solutions, which include EFT switching and authorization for ATM management, as well as POS payments and mobile payment channels. Additionally, the company provides fraud detection and prevention solutions designed for card issuers and acquirers. Alaric Systems has formed strategic alliances with several major technology and financial firms to enhance its service offerings.
Creature Labs
Venture Round in 2000
Creature Labs is a developer of the popular Creatures range of computer games. The artificial life software titles have sold more than one million copies world-wide. The company has pioneered the field of artificial life technology and software development form its headquarters in Cambridge, England. Creature Labs has assembled a team of experts dedicated to the production of intelligent, and believable artificial life characters for entertainment.
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