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Brent Hoberman

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Executive Chairman, Founder at Founders Factory · Executive Chairman, Founder at Founders Factory NY · Managing Partner at firstminute capital · Co-Founder & Executive Chair at Founders Forum

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedFounders FactoryFounders Forum

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405 people in our graph share verified history with Brent — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris BischoffunlockedBrent: together at Eton College (1986–1987)
×5Brent: together at University of Oxford
×3Brent: together at firstminute capital
×2Brent: together at Founders Pledge

About

Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Founders Factory.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerDeep TechFintechGamingHardwareHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSSector Agnostic

Co-Founder & Executive Chair at Founders Forum

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Founders Forum's investors · 2

firstminute capitalLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M checksYes VCSan Francisco · $30K – $1.5M checks

Co-founders at Founders Forum

HLHenry Lane Fox
Henry Lane FoxCo-Founder & Board Member
OHOskar Hartmann
Oskar HartmannCo-founder

Co-founder at Founders Factory

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Founders Factory's investors · 3

firstminute capitalLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M checksGMG VenturesLondon · $630K – $1.3M checksMercuri.vcLondon · $630K – $1.3M checks

Co-founders at Founders Factory

GNGeorge Northcott
George NorthcottCo-founder
HLHenry Lane Fox
Henry Lane FoxCo-founder

Experience

  1. Founders ForumCo-Founder and Executive Chaircurrent2006 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. Founders Factory LtdCo-Founder and Executive Chaircurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  3. firstminute capitalCo-Founder and Executive Chaircurrent2017 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  4. London Tech WeekCo-Hostcurrent2020 — presentLondon
  5. Founders KeepersCo-Foundercurrent2014 — present
  6. Founders MakersCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  7. Founders LawCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  8. GoogleGoogle Cloud EMEA Advisory Boardcurrent2021 — presentEurope
  9. GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland CampaignAmbassadorcurrent2018 — present
  10. Tessa Jowell FoundationAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  11. Planet FundAdvisorcurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  12. Founders PledgeCo-Foundercurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  13. 01 FoundersCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  14. Grip - Intelligent Business Interactions.Co-Foundercurrent2015 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  15. EQL:HERCo-Foundercurrent2016 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  16. Angel InvestorInvestorcurrent2007 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  17. Founders of the FutureCo-Founder and Chair2016 — 2024London, United Kingdom
  18. Founders IntelligenceCo-Founder2013 — 2024
  19. Royal Academy of ArtsCorporate Advisory Board2018 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
  20. KarakuriChair2018 — 2022London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Executive Management10International Expansion48Entrepreneur12Marketing Strategy98Venture Capital77Internet27EntrepreneurshipStrategyCapital Allocation6Management68Business Strategy57E-commerce76
+8 moreStart-upsMergersBusiness DevelopmentDigital StrategyPublic SpeakingWeb CommerceOnline AdvertisingInvestments

Languages French · German

From Brent's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Shazam EntertainmentBoard seat

via firstminute capital · filed Feb 2015 · $48.9M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Karakuri

Investor

1aimAgile AnalogAirlyBardeenbusuuCitysocializereRepublikFounders LawFounders MakersFrameworkGood MondayHungryItravelLayla AILukoLuther SystemsMADENousOnefinestayOnfido, an Entrust companyOrbo.aiPeptonePlum KitchenQuench.aiSideways 6SnipsStatusTodayStitchStraight Teeth DirectSyrup TechTreatwellUnderstoryWaivWAYNYPlan

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Founders Factory

Alan Hudson
Investor at Mercuri.vc
Alex Daish
Venture Design Lead at Founders Factory
Bianca Furtuna
Head of Data Science at Founders Factory
Charlotta Kemp
Program & Community Lead, Perth at Founders Factory
Claire Morris
Chief Studio Officer at Founders Factory
Damian Routley
Chief Operating Officer at Founders Factory
David Hickson
Chief Strategic Development Officer at Founders Factory
Ed Harding
Head of Studio Operations at Founders Factory

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Edward LandoScout
Partner at Pareto Holdings
Gbenga AjayiScout
Partner, Head of Africa and Middle East at QED Investors
Robert HainesScout
Scout at firstminute capital
Sam EndacottScout
Partner at Northzone
Garrett Camp
Co-founder of Uber and StumbleUpon; founder of Expa
Adrien Montfort
Co-founder & board member of Sorare
Adriana Vitagliano
Principal at firstminute capital
Anna Palmer
Venture Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners
Calanthia Mei
Venture Partner at Kaya Founders
Frank Thelen
Founder and CEO at Freigeist Capital
Frédéric Mazzella
BlaBlaCar originator and non-executive chairman; Dift co-founder, France Digitale co-president and impact-oriented angel.
Lina Wenner
Partner at firstminute capital
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Lorcan Delaney

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brent Hoberman?
Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Founders Factory.
Where does Brent Hoberman work?
Brent Hoberman is Co-founder of Founders Factory and Executive Chairman, Founder at Founders Factory and Co-Founder & Executive Chair at Founders Forum.
What does Brent Hoberman invest in?
Brent Hoberman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
What companies did Brent Hoberman found?
Brent Hoberman founded Founders Factory, Founders Forum.
What boards does Brent Hoberman sit on?
Brent Hoberman holds tracked board seats at Karakuri, Shazam Entertainment.
What companies has Brent Hoberman invested in?
Investments tracked here include 1aim, Agile Analog, Airly, Bardeen, busuu, Citysocializer, eRepublik, Founders Law, Founders Makers, Framework, Good Monday, Hungry, and 23 more.
Where did Brent Hoberman go to school?
Brent Hoberman studied at University of Oxford (Master of Arts - MA, Modern Languages & Literature); Eton College.

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