Where does Frank Webster work?

Frank Webster is Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory.

Where did Frank Webster go to school?

Frank Webster studied at Durham University (BA (Hons.), History).

Frank Webster

Investor

Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory · Board Member at 54 Collective · Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory NY

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Frank Webster is General Counsel and Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory, a multi-sector venture studio and early-stage investor. With over 20 years of experience in investment, early-stage technology, and M&A law from previous roles at top-tier US law firms, he oversees legal operations, international expansion, and investment activities while providing support to the company's portfolio of more than 350 companies. He serves on multiple boards representing Founders Factory UK, including positions with investors such as Mediobanca and Rio Tinto.

Experience

Founders FactoryGeneral Counsel and Head Of Corporate Developmentcurrent2016 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Founders Factory AfricaBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
SeedrsCampaigns Director2012 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
RollOnFridayManager2010 — 2012London
Kirkland & Ellis LLPAssociate2006 — 2009London
JONES DAY®Trainee Solicitor2004 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementCompany LawLegal RequirementsCommercial ContractsLeadershipC SuiteExecutive ManagementContract NegotiationBusinessCorporate GovernanceVenture Capital

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Corporate LawJoint VenturesFinanceLegal AdviceStructured FinanceStart-upsHedge FundsCorporate FinanceCapital MarketsInvestment BankingEmerging MarketsEntrepreneurship

Solicitor — The Law Society

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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

Brent Hoberman

Executive Chairman, Founder 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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Frank Webster?: Frank Webster is General Counsel and Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory, a multi-sector venture studio and early-stage investor. With over 20 years of experience in investment, early-stage technology, and M&A law from previous roles at top-tier US law firms, he oversees legal operations, international expansion, and investment activities while providing support to the company's portfolio of more than 350 companies. He serves on multiple boards representing Founders Factory UK, including positions with investors such as Mediobanca and Rio Tinto.
Where does Frank Webster work?: Frank Webster is Head of Corporate Development at Founders Factory.
Where did Frank Webster go to school?: Frank Webster studied at Durham University (BA (Hons.), History).