Foresight Group
UK infrastructure and private equity investment manager; co-invested in Third Space Learning.
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How does Foresight Group bridge institutional and regional VC in UK tech?
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Mentioned in: Third Space Learning raises £4.4m for Skye
UK Startups and Innovation- What does Foresight Group invest in?
- Foresight Group is a London-listed asset manager with over £12bn AUM across infrastructure (solar, wind, batteries), private equity and venture capital. Its Foresight Ventures Arm invests in UK tech companies at Series A and B.Source: Foresight Group public record
- Is Foresight Group publicly listed?
- Yes. Foresight Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker FSG.Source: Foresight Group public record
- How does Foresight Ventures work with the British Business Bank?
- Foresight regularly co-invests alongside BBB regional funds, participating in rounds where BBB capital crowds in private investors. In Third Space Learning's April 2026 round, Foresight backed the company alongside Maven (BBB South West) and Blackfinch.
Background
Foresight Group is a London-listed infrastructure and private equity asset manager with a UK-focused venture capital Arm. Founded in 1984, Foresight manages over £12bn in assets across infrastructure (solar, wind, battery storage, water), private equity buyouts and venture capital. Its venture and growth Arm, Foresight Ventures, invests in UK technology companies at Series A and B, typically alongside public co-investors including British Business Bank regional funds. The firm is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: FSG) and operates from offices across the UK and internationally.
Foresight Group's venture business benefits from the firm's established position as a responsible investment manager, giving it access to EIS and VCT fund structures alongside its institutional capital. Its regional focus in England and Scotland means it regularly participates in BBB regional fund co-investments, bridging the gap between public economic development capital and private returns-seeking capital.
Foresight Group participated in Third Space Learning's £4.4m round in April 2026 alongside Maven Capital Partners (BBB South West), Blackfinch Ventures and Nesta. The investment represents the firm's continued deployment in UK edtech, a sector that Foresight has backed through its growth funds. The broader context of the April 2026 VCT relief cut makes Foresight's institutional capital more significant as a gap-filler in rounds previously anchored by retail-investor EIS money.