Backing Bold Ideas. Building a Better Future.

Hampshire Business Minds (HBM) is a collective of exited founders turning capital, insight and purpose into real‑world impact

Rooted in Hampshire yet connected nationally, we draw on decades of multi‑sector experience to help exceptional start‑ups scale faster—creating jobs, value and positive change along the way

Hampshire Business Minds

About HBM

Entrepreneurs first, investors second

We’ve been in your shoes. Each member of HBM has built, scaled and successfully exited companies across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer, fintech and more. Now we channel that hard‑won knowledge—and our own capital—into the next generation of founders.

What makes us different?

  • Intelligent capital – funding paired with experienced guidance, never just a cheque.

  • Hands‑on partnership – strategic support from day one: product, hiring, governance, internationalisation.

  • Unmatched network – direct access to ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices and private‑equity firms who can write follow‑on cheques when you’re ready to scale.

  • Purpose‑driven – we back businesses that create sustainable economic and social value.

Who We Back

We are sector‑agnostic and invest at Seed through Series A.

  • Geography: Primarily Hampshire & the South of England (with flexibility for outstanding UK opportunities).

  • Stage: MVP to early commercial traction.

  • Ticket size: £100k – £1 m initial, with capacity for follow‑on.

  • Qualities we love: resilient teams, differentiated tech or IP, clear path to impact and scale.

OUR MISSION

To ignite sustainable growth across the UK by pairing the right people with the right ideas at the right time. We believe thriving start‑ups create vibrant communities, rewarding careers and a stronger economy

Values

  • Purpose – we like investments that leave the world better than we found it.

  • Partnership – trust, transparency and shared upside.

  • Performance – ambition matched by disciplined execution.

Ready to talk?

If you think you could add value to our group or you’re a founder with a bold idea and the grit to see it through, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line, book a coffee or send your deck to robert@hampshirebusinessminds.co.uk

Building businesses is hard. You don’t have to do it alone.

Hampshire Business Minds, The Pump House, Garnier Rd, Winchester, SO23 9QG