Henry Lane Fox
Partner @ Firstminute Capital
London, United Kingdom
Henry Lane Fox is a seed investor at Firstminute Capital in London focused on Hardware and Manufacturing. Henry is Co-Founder & CEO of Founders Factory. Henry has deep experience of advising global brands and institutional investors on digital transformation, emerging technologies and startup partnerships, working closely with companies including Sky, Visa, Tesco, Silver Lake and L’Oreal. Henry co-founded micro-learning platform SmartUp.io andprofessional matchmaking platform Grip. He began his adventures in digital as one of the founding team at lastminute. com where he served as Head of Product Development.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 67%
Last updated:
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Industries Henry Lane Fox invests in
Stages Henry Lane Fox invests in
Countries Henry Lane Fox invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Hardware 2 (67%)
- Manufacturing 2 (67%)
- Computer 1 (33%)
- Consumer 1 (33%)
- Electronics 1 (33%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (67%)
- Convertible Note 1 (33%)
Country
- Ireland 1 (33%)
- United States 1 (33%)
- United Kingdom 1 (33%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Prospectral
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ProSpectral develops hyperspectral imaging for recycling, agriculture, and prospecting. | Convertible Note / Oct 15, 2024 | |
TreQ
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TreQ is a manufacturing company that builds and operates bespoke quantum computing clusters. | $5M / Seed / Oct 07, 2024 | |
Straight Teeth Direct
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Straight Teeth Direct is a direct to consumer teledentistry platform that connects users to online dentists globally, enabling low cost at home teeth straightening. Forget everything you think you know about teeth straightening! This startup is revolutionising the cosmetic orthodontic market by making invisible aligners available without the needfor monthly appointments or the traditional hefty cost attached to it.Using 3D printing, they have delivered aligners straight to the door of users in over 35 countries since their 2017 launch.By building the very first AI orthodontist and instant smile simulator, their vision is to provide a solution to millions of adults worldwide looking to improve their smiles and self confidence with an option that fits into their lifestyle. | Seed |
Co-Investors
About Firstminute Capital
Firstminute Capital is a European seed fund based in London. Moreover, Firstminute invests in European early-stage tech companies. The firm was founded in 2017 by Brent Hoberman and Spencer Crawley.
Firstminute Capital Contacts
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Spencer Crawley
Co-founder & Managing Partner
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Adriana Vitagliano
VC investor
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Alexander Erikstrup
Entrepreneur in Residence
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Brent Hoberman
Co-Founder & General Partner
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Henry Lane Fox
Partner
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FAQ
What does Henry Lane Fox invest in?
Henry Lane Fox invests primarily in Hardware, Manufacturing and Computer startups, most often at Seed and Convertible Note stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Ireland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Henry Lane Fox last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Henry Lane Fox closed in Oct 2024. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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