Henry Lane Fox

Overview

Henry Lane Fox is a British entrepreneur and investor, notable for co-founding Founders Forum Group and Founders Factory, and serving as a partner at firstminute capital. He is also the Chair of Creator Fund, Europe's top student VC, and serves on the boards of Luther Systems, Acre Software, and Byway Travel. He co-founded Founders Intelligence, SmartUp, and Grip, and began his career at lastminute.com as Head of Product Development. He holds a Master of Arts in Classics from Wadham College, Oxford University, and studied at Eton College. As a partner at firstminute capital, Henry Lane Fox contributes to the firm's focus on early-stage investments across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, healthcare, robotics, e-commerce, and developer tools. The firm operates with approximately $500 million in total assets under management and has raised multiple investment vehicles, including an initial $85 million seed fund, a $250 million second fund in 2020, and a $100 million third seed fund launched in 2023. Henry Lane Fox's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs with capital, operational support, and access to a global network. His track record includes backing over 400 portfolio companies that have collectively raised $4 billion in follow-on capital. His leadership roles in various ventures reflect a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across multiple industries and geographies.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Global market potential
• Sustainable and impactful products or services

Portfolio Companies