Brent Hoberman CBE (b.1968) is serial UK entrepreneur & angel investor. Co-founded lastminute.com (sold Sabre 2005, $1.1bn) & Made.com (IPO 2021 $1bn, administered 2022). Co-founder/Chair: Founders Forum (2005, global community), Founders Factory (2015, venture studio), firstminute capital (2018, $320m seed fund). 21-28 angel investments. 9-11 unicorns backed at seed. Portfolio: GetYourGuide, Maven, Onfido, Luko, Onfido, CognitionX, Busuu. Advisor: Google Cloud, UK Govt Digital. CBE 2015.
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Pre-seed to Series A. Consumer tech, marketplaces, e-commerce. Backs diverse sectors incl. fintech, AI, B2B SaaS via direct angel investments & Founders Factory/firstminute capital. £25k-£250k check sizes; larger via institutional vehicles. Extensive network leveraging Founders Forum. Avoid: likely late-stage growth. Network-driven sourcing. Known for co-founder backing & founder-market fit emphasis.
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