FGI Ventures
Invest selectively, Build properly, Scale strategically, Exit deliberately
FGI Ventures
Invest selectively, Build properly, Scale strategically, Exit deliberately
Who We Are
We are an investment firm partnering with ambitious founders to accelerate growth and deliver structured exits.
We combine capital with deep financial expertise, operational leadership and institutional-grade back-office infrastructure - positioning businesses for acquisition or institutional funding.
What We Do
Invest Selectively
Scale Strategically
Invest Selectively
We invest in the opportunities where we can create meaningful value. That means disciplined screening, proportionate diligence, and a focus on businesses with strong fundamentals, resilient economics, and leadership teams. We don’t chase volume or trends - we commit capital where our experience, network, and operational approach can materially shift the trajectory of a company.
Build Properly
Scale Strategically
Invest Selectively
Once we invest, we roll up our sleeves. We put in place the right financial foundations, operational discipline, and strategic clarity to help a business grow with confidence. That includes strengthening reporting, sharpening commercial focus, upgrading systems, and supporting leadership to make better, faster decisions. We build companie
Once we invest, we roll up our sleeves. We put in place the right financial foundations, operational discipline, and strategic clarity to help a business grow with confidence. That includes strengthening reporting, sharpening commercial focus, upgrading systems, and supporting leadership to make better, faster decisions. We build companies the right way - sustainably, transparently, and with long-term value creation in mind.
Scale Strategically
Scale Strategically
Scale Strategically
Growth isn’t about doing more - it’s about doing the right things in the right order. We help businesses scale with intention, whether through targeted investment, product expansion, geographic reach, or buy‑and‑build strategies. Our approach is analytical and hands‑on: we identify the levers that matter, prioritise ruthlessly, and support teams to execute with precision.
Exit Deliberately
Scale Strategically
Scale Strategically
A successful exit is never an accident. From day one, we shape the business with the end in mind - ensuring the right governance, metrics, and narrative are in place to maximise value when the time comes. We manage the exit process with the same discipline we apply to investment and growth, ensuring a smooth transition for the business and an optimal outcome for all stakeholders.
What We Strive For
Our Vision
To become the partner of choice for high-potential UK growth companies seeking more than capital - businesses that want strategic depth, institutional readiness and a clear path to exit.
Our Mission
To build highly investable, scalable businesses by combining capital, strategic financial leadership and operational excellence - delivering superior outcomes for founders and investors.
Our Approach
- Strategic financial leadership (CFO-level oversight from day one)
- Full back-office support across finance, HR and legal
- Corporate finance expertise throughout the lifecycle
- Governance and board-level input
- Exit planning from the outset
- Access to institutional networks
- Preparation for trade sale or institutional funding
Our Team
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Family Office Investment Director, deploying and overseeing private capital. Cultivated an extensive and high-trust network across UHNWI/HNWI individuals, family offices, private investors, banking, and corporate finance communities, connecting portfolio companies to capital, strategic partnerships, and senior decision-makers to accelerate growth and unlock exit opportunities.
George Fountain - Co Founder and Director
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Senior operator with expertise in operations, project management and digital/private markets. Former Head of Digital Operations & Private Markets at a large firm. Currently Managing Director of a Greek real estate construction business. Strong network across healthcare and private markets.
Michael Monk - Chief Financial Officer
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Michael Monk - Chief Financial Officer
Chartered at BDO. Highly strategic CFO with multiple European and US exits. Led the full shareholder sale of HBSUK to AXA Health in a landmark transaction. Former Portfolio Finance Director, supporting ambitious growth companies through scale and exit.
Mark Fountain - Chairman
Harry Fountain - Co-Founder and Managing Director
Michael Monk - Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned executive with leadership experience across manufacturing, telecoms and healthcare. Former MD European Programmes (Federal Mogul), Operations Director (Fujitsu), and Hospital Director (Nuffield Health). Founder & CEO of HBSUK, successfully exited to AXA Health. Deep expertise in operational transformation, governance and large-scale value creation.