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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

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Nick WashburnunlockedFrank: together at JONES DAY® (2005–2006)
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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

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

Skills & more

InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementCompany LawLegal RequirementsCommercial ContractsLeadershipC SuiteExecutive ManagementContract NegotiationBusinessCorporate GovernanceVenture Capital
+8 moreCorporate LawJoint VenturesFinanceLegal AdviceStructured FinanceStart-upsHedge FundsCorporate Finance
  • Solicitor — The Law Society

From Frank's professional profile.

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).

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Also attended Durham University299

Bertie AykroydPartner at Mayfair Equity PartnersMaria DrobotInvestor at DN CapitalNaseem MoumeneVice President at Northzone, investing across complex and fragmented industries undergoing fundamental shiftsJeppe ZinkPartner at NorthzoneHugo AdamsInvestor at Pembroke VCTChandar LalPartner at Mosaic Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Seedrs18

Brian LucksingerDirector, Special Projects / Director, Community Management at GaingelsMagda PoslusznyPrincipal at Partech VenturesSam MartinPortfolio Director at Future Planet CapitalEd PhillipsManaging Director, Global at Future Planet CapitalAlice O'ConnorSEIS Portfolio Manager at Fuel VenturesTim LevenePartner and CEO at Augmentum Fintech

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Also worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP73

Ashley CaldwellPartner, General Counsel at Sapphire VenturesErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCGisella de la RochaVice President of Legal at MPM BioImpactElaine SunInvestor at CapitalGMaggie AdamsLegal Counsel, ATEL Capital Group at ATEL VenturesPat CeroneManaging Director at Service Provider Capital

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Also worked at JONES DAY®35

Michelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Abigail JohnsonPartner, Chief Operating Officer at Sapphire VenturesStephen SwansonChief Legal Officer at Valor Equity PartnersMarie MontlaurLegal Counsel at Partech VenturesJason WolfeInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity

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