Freston Ventures
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Retail
- Education
- E-commerce
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Food & Beverage
- Fashion
- Media & Entertainment
Investor Details Founded: 2010
Freston Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm that specializes in supporting and scaling innovative British brands. Founded by Sir Charles Dunstone and Roger Taylor, the firm leverages its founders' extensive entrepreneurial experience to identify and nurture companies with high growth potential. Freston Ventures focuses on providing both capital and strategic guidance to help businesses become household names.
The firm's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including food and beverage, fashion, real estate, technology, and financial services. Notable investments include the rapid expansion of Five Guys in the UK and Europe, the growth of ME+EM in the women's fashion market, and the development of Purplebricks, a disruptive real estate platform. Freston Ventures also has a history of successful exits, such as the sale of Student Castle's portfolio for £448 million in 2019.
With a commitment to fostering innovation and market disruption, Freston Ventures continues to seek out visionary entrepreneurs and brands poised for significant impact. The firm's approach combines financial investment with hands-on support, aiming to drive sustainable growth and long-term success for its portfolio companies.
Requirements
- Innovative business models
- Scalable operations
- Strong management teams
- Potential for market disruption
- Commitment to growth and expansion
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Five Guys
- Me+Em
- Purplebricks
- Strike
- Chicken Shop
- Smiles & Smiles
- Nattergal
- Student Castle
- Box Park
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