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 Rey 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 Consumer Electronics

Zero Point Motion

Seed Round in 2025
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Forefront RF

Series A in 2024
Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency technology. The company focuses on simplifying the design of multi-band smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By developing advanced radio frequency components, Forefront RF enhances the ability of these devices to receive weak signals while transmitting, thereby increasing their market reach and accessibility.

Isocom Components

Private Equity Round in 2024
Isocom Components provides infrared optoelectronic devices, including optocouplers and optoswitches. As one of the respected brands in the optoelectronic industry, they consistently exceed their customers' expectations. Their knowledge and flexible manufacturing processes enable them to produce many parts in the shortest amount of time.

The Electric Heating Company

Venture Round in 2023
The Electric Heating Company specializes in the distribution of electric heating and hot water products, catering to housing associations, residential developers, and private homeowners throughout the United Kingdom. The company provides a comprehensive range of high-quality offerings, including electric boilers, unvented stainless steel cylinders, water heaters, and electric fireplace suites. Designed with the needs of both installers and homeowners in mind, the products feature modern, user-friendly controls to enhance ease of use and efficiency in meeting central heating and hot water requirements.

AudioScenic

Series A in 2023
AudioScenic Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializes in developing innovative 3D audio technology that enhances the listening experience across various industries including cinema, gaming, production, automotive, and public displays. The company utilizes small arrays of speakers combined with advanced head-tracking technologies to create controlled and independent sound beams directed to each ear, effectively simulating a virtual headphone experience without the need for traditional headphones or extensive speaker setups. This approach delivers a more authentic and immersive audio experience, allowing sounds to be perceived in three-dimensional space with remarkable clarity. AudioScenic’s technology eliminates the limitations of conventional loudspeaker systems by providing optimized sound delivery that adapitates to the listener's position. Their proprietary Virtua 3D Engine enables wide-ranging applications and cost-effective implementations, offering detailed acoustic design support to partners and customers in various market segments.

AudioScenic

Series A in 2020
AudioScenic Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializes in developing innovative 3D audio technology that enhances the listening experience across various industries including cinema, gaming, production, automotive, and public displays. The company utilizes small arrays of speakers combined with advanced head-tracking technologies to create controlled and independent sound beams directed to each ear, effectively simulating a virtual headphone experience without the need for traditional headphones or extensive speaker setups. This approach delivers a more authentic and immersive audio experience, allowing sounds to be perceived in three-dimensional space with remarkable clarity. AudioScenic’s technology eliminates the limitations of conventional loudspeaker systems by providing optimized sound delivery that adapitates to the listener's position. Their proprietary Virtua 3D Engine enables wide-ranging applications and cost-effective implementations, offering detailed acoustic design support to partners and customers in various market segments.

Accessory Bits

Venture Round in 2015
Accessory Bits Ltd. is a UK-based company founded in 2003 that specializes in the design and manufacture of desk and computer accessories, as well as cable management products. The company’s diverse product range includes flexible cabling systems, USB hubs, cable spines, and various types of CPU holders, such as desk mounted, mobile, and pole mounted options. Additionally, it offers monitor arms, including rail mounted and gas arms, along with electrical systems for office and educational furniture, power modules, and bespoke products. Accessory Bits also produces power supplies in Serbia through its sister company, ABL Production D.O.O. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance workspace organization and efficiency.

Blackstar Amplification

Venture Round in 2012
Blackstar Amplification Limited is a UK-based company located in Northampton, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Founded by four directors with over 50 years of combined experience in guitar amplification design and production, the company aims to provide guitarists with the ultimate tools for self-expression. Blackstar's product range includes valve overdrive pedals, hand-wired amplifiers, and amplifiers tailored for studio and practice use. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and creativity, catering to the diverse needs of musicians.

Channel Safety Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Channel Safety Systems Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of electrical safety products, specializing in LED lighting, fire alarm systems, and security solutions for the electrical wholesaler and contractor markets. Founded in 1976 and based in Petersfield, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of products, including emergency lighting, general luminaires, security lighting, CCTV surveillance, fire alarms, and disability assistance products. In addition to product sales, Channel Safety Systems provides various services such as fire system design, emergency lighting design, fault finding, breakdown assistance, and routine maintenance. The company markets its offerings through representatives primarily in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Datapath

Acquisition in 2007
Datapath Limited is a specialized manufacturer of computer graphics and video wall display products tailored for various sectors, including visual media, military, education, security, and healthcare. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom, with additional offices in the United States, France, Japan, and China, Datapath develops a comprehensive range of solutions, including wall controller systems, multi-display products, video capture cards, and graphics cards. Their innovative technology supports applications such as control rooms, financial dealing rooms, CCTV, distance learning, digital signage, and video conferencing. Datapath's products are distributed through a network of resellers and distributors both in the UK and internationally, ensuring a global reach for their advanced display and capture solutions.
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