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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
FoundationLondon · Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation directs its resources toward unlocking change led by people and organisations with promising ideas that align with its goals. Its strategy, running through 2027, centres on three priorities: improving the natural environment, securing a fairer future, and strengthening community bonds across the UK. It works collaboratively, deploying a range of tools and support beyond grants, and commissions research and evaluation to share insights and learning from the work it funds.
Source: firm website, verified Nov 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteDame Caroline Mason has led the Foundation as Chief Executive for 13 years and is set to step down in early 2027, having significantly developed and strengthened its work.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Ooooby is an online platform that enables local food producers and artisanal businesses to build and operate e-commerce storefronts with integrated fulfillment and delivery management tools.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Pete(Founder & Chair)
Co-investorsSoul Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Esmée Fairbairn Foundation invest at?
- Esmée Fairbairn Foundation invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focus on?
- Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focuses on Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good, PropTech, Social.
- Where is Esmée Fairbairn Foundation located?
- Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelPre-application Q&A webinar: 28 September 2026
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Our time on the Involving Young People Collective: what we've learned
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Youth-Led Creativity Q&A webinar, 16 July 2026
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Reflections on co-designing the Youth Led Creativity fund
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Pre-application Q&A webinar: 3 June 2026
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Pre-application Q&A webinar: 5 February 2026
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