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

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Sprint Electric

Private Equity Round in 2024
Sprint Electric specializes in the design and manufacture of digital motor control solutions, focusing on variable-speed drives for both light and heavy industrial motors. The company’s product lineup includes the pl/x series, jl/x series, pl/xd series, as well as enclosed and open chassis-mount direct current drives. In addition to its diverse range of motor control products, Sprint Electric provides customer support through email and phone to assist clients with their needs.

Sprint Electric

Venture Round in 2023
Sprint Electric specializes in the design and manufacture of digital motor control solutions, focusing on variable-speed drives for both light and heavy industrial motors. The company’s product lineup includes the pl/x series, jl/x series, pl/xd series, as well as enclosed and open chassis-mount direct current drives. In addition to its diverse range of motor control products, Sprint Electric provides customer support through email and phone to assist clients with their needs.

Connect Fibre

Private Equity Round in 2022
Connect Fibre, founded in 2019, is a full fibre network operator and broadband provider focused on delivering high-quality internet services to homes and businesses across the United Kingdom. The company aims to improve connectivity in communities with historically low internet speeds by providing guaranteed symmetrical broadband speeds and Wi-Fi 6 routers. Connect Fibre emphasizes transparent pricing by offering packages with no hidden fees or mid-contract price increases, along with free installation and setup. The company is committed to exceptional customer support, ensuring that users receive assistance from a UK-based call centre. Through its community-minded approach, Connect Fibre seeks to enhance the digital experience for all its customers.

Retail Assist

Private Equity Round in 2017
Retail Assist is a retail IT solutions and services company that specializes in supporting UK and international retailers with comprehensive business applications and services. The company offers a range of managed services, including a help desk, retail systems support, project management, and technical services. By providing these solutions, Retail Assist aims to help its clients reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and increase revenue.

Protean Software

Private Equity Round in 2015
Protean Software Ltd. specializes in providing comprehensive software solutions designed to enhance operations for companies involved in the supply, installation, maintenance, and hiring of equipment. Founded in 1996 and based in Coventry, United Kingdom, the company offers a variety of services, including job management, costing, invoicing, mobile communication solutions for engineers, service agreement management, and parts control. Its software solutions are built on proven Microsoft technology, allowing organizations to streamline paperwork and improve efficiency, ultimately freeing up time for more productive activities. The user-friendly interface provides accessible management information, empowering users to make informed business decisions. Protean Software serves a diverse range of sectors including electrical engineering, IT dealerships, agricultural equipment, and facilities management across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. The company is committed to ensuring seamless operations through experienced support and training for its clientele.

Positive Response Communications

Acquisition in 2015
Positive Response Communications Ltd. is a security company based in Dumfries, United Kingdom, established in 1997. The company specializes in the development of security and remote monitoring systems, offering a comprehensive range of products including intruder alarms, CCTV, access control systems, and care phones. In addition to product supply and installation, Positive Response Communications provides training, ongoing servicing, maintenance, and 24-hour monitoring to ensure the safety of people and properties. Its diverse clientele encompasses high street retailers, industrial firms, government agencies, and health care providers, as well as local authorities and charities across the UK and Northern Ireland.

Aerospace Tooling

Acquisition in 2013
Aerospace Tooling Ltd specializes in the repair and overhaul of gas and jet turbine components for the defense aerospace, civil aerospace, and industrial turbines sectors, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company provides a comprehensive range of condition assessment services, including automated component cleaning, coating removal, and various inspection techniques, such as visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing. Additionally, Aerospace Tooling conducts metallurgical evaluations encompassing material identification, failure analysis, and residual life determination. Its component recovery services feature advanced methods like automated and manual TIG welding, vacuum brazing, and vacuum heat treatment. The company also offers protective coating services, including diffused aluminide and ceramic thermal barrier coatings, utilizing robotic high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) technology. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Dundee, United Kingdom, Aerospace Tooling Ltd serves original equipment manufacturers and independent overhaul facilities.

Biofortuna

Venture Round in 2012
Biofortuna Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Wirral, United Kingdom, founded in 2008. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of freeze-dried HLA molecular diagnostic kits, including its SSPGo solution for genotyping and Verdict software for analyzing test results. Biofortuna's products cater to various applications, such as companion diagnostics, clinical testing, bio-defense, and food and veterinary diagnostics. Additionally, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services for cryo-preservatives and IVD kits, as well as custom assay development for clients in healthcare. Biofortuna's innovative technology allows for the transformation of PCR tests into freeze-dried formats, enhancing the stability and usability of molecular reagents. The company's offerings serve a global customer base through a network of distributors.

Biofortuna

Venture Round in 2012
Biofortuna Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Wirral, United Kingdom, founded in 2008. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of freeze-dried HLA molecular diagnostic kits, including its SSPGo solution for genotyping and Verdict software for analyzing test results. Biofortuna's products cater to various applications, such as companion diagnostics, clinical testing, bio-defense, and food and veterinary diagnostics. Additionally, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services for cryo-preservatives and IVD kits, as well as custom assay development for clients in healthcare. Biofortuna's innovative technology allows for the transformation of PCR tests into freeze-dried formats, enhancing the stability and usability of molecular reagents. The company's offerings serve a global customer base through a network of distributors.

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.

High Integrity Solutions

Series B in 2005
High Integrity Solutions Limited provides compliance orientated systems and software environment called V Design System (VDS). VDS provides an environment to develop systems and software. It also offers design, implementation, and support services. High Integrity Solutions Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Romsey, United Kingdom. As of May 31, 2008, High Integrity Solutions Limited operates as a subsidiary of ARTiSAN Software Tools, Ltd.

Camwood

Venture Round in 2003
Camwood is a UK-based company specializing in application packaging and centralized application management services for enterprises. It offers a comprehensive range of solutions designed to assist clients in managing their application portfolios effectively. These services include application audit, discovery, compatibility management, rationalization, packaging, sequencing, testing, deployment, and ongoing management. Camwood plays a crucial role in supporting customers during operating system changes, ensuring smooth transitions through careful planning and execution. By focusing on these areas, the company aims to reduce costs and enhance the overall user experience for its clients, thereby enabling them to operate their businesses more efficiently.
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