Laurence Grant

Laurence Grant is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as the Founder of Found Capital since August 2021, where investment activities focus on writing £50k-£500k cheques into a diverse portfolio of over 10 deals annually. Grant also holds roles as a Private Early Stage SEIS and EIS investor for various startups, an External Mentor at L Marks, and an Investment Advisor for Coast to Capital LEP, aiding fast-growing companies in securing funding within a region of over 2 million people. Previous experience includes founding and leading Suss Ventures, the investment brokerage for Sussex University, and founding Shaking Hands, a networking events company. Grant holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Leeds Beckett University. Notably, Grant was awarded the Young Inspiration of the Year for the London Borough of Croydon in 2019.