Neil Hutchinson

Appear Here is the leading online marketplace for retail space. The mission: to create a world where anyone, anywhere can find space for their ideas. Over 250,000 industry-leading brands, designers and creative entrepreneurs are using Appear Here to find and book retail space. Appear Here lists over 10,000 spaces in the top retail destinations across the world, including London, Paris and New York. Everyone from global brands such as Apple, Chanel and Net-a-porter to innovative startups like Supreme, Spotify and Made.com, plus 1000’s independent brands and designers have used Appear Here to launch their ideas. To date, Appear Here has launched over 10,000 new stores. Appear Here is building a global network of the best retail spaces and working exclusively with some of the biggest landlords in the world including Land Securities, Hammerson and Westfield. Spaces listed on Appear Here include prime high street shops, underground stations, unique venues, major shopping malls and historic buildings. In 2015, Appear Here launched In Residence: a collection of spaces inside some of the world’s best boutiques, hotels and gyms. All spaces are exclusive to Appear Here and can be booked by the week or month. Traditionally it takes on average 3-6 months to book a shop. With Appear Here, it takes just 3-6 days to book a shop. The current record is seven minutes. The company was launched in February 2013 by 20-year-old Ross Bailey. The idea came from a pop-up shop Ross launched for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee called Rock and Rule. Realising how many people, like him, wanted a solution to renting retail space flexibly, Ross used the proceeds from Rock and Rule to launch Appear Here. To date, Appear Here has raised over $20 Million in funding from backers including Europe’s largest Venture Capital firm Balderton Capital, Octopus Ventures, MMC Ventures and Meyer Bergman. The team has grown to over 80 people with offices in London, Paris and New York.

Adventures across finance, property, lifestyle and philanthropy with offices in London, UK and Los Angeles, USA. NEON invests in high growth opportunities particularly in consumer sectors and with an online angle. Investments range from seed stage up to majority stakes of £1m+.

Forward was founded in 2004. We create, acquire and invest in web businesses across a variety of industries and territories. Our portfolio of over 20 companies is spread across 2 investment vehicles: • Forward Private Equity: Acquires great brands and helps management to accelerate growth. Companies include uSwitch (the UK’s leading energy, broadband and mobile phone comparison site), Factory Media (Europe’s largest and most innovative action sports media owner) and Forward3D (The fastest growing digital agency in the UK). • Forward Partners: We partner with great entrepreneurs, providing investment and operational support. Portfolio companies include Hailo (the black cab app), Zopa (the UKs leading peer-to-peer lending service) and Somo (the largest full-service mobile solutions company in the world). We also like giving back through the Forward Foundation - helping exceptional charities and social enterprises transform young lives. Join Us! At Forward we have a fantastic bunch of talented individuals who are given the freedom to experiment, innovate and make a real difference. Put simply, people are our most vital asset and we spend a huge amount of time, energy and resources into making this a great place to be, and be part of. Were always on the hunt for talented people so please say hello...

Appear Here is the leading online marketplace for retail space. The mission: to create a world where anyone, anywhere can find space for their ideas. Over 250,000 industry-leading brands, designers and creative entrepreneurs are using Appear Here to find and book retail space. Appear Here lists over 10,000 spaces in the top retail destinations across the world, including London, Paris and New York. Everyone from global brands such as Apple, Chanel and Net-a-porter to innovative startups like Supreme, Spotify and Made.com, plus 1000’s independent brands and designers have used Appear Here to launch their ideas. To date, Appear Here has launched over 10,000 new stores. Appear Here is building a global network of the best retail spaces and working exclusively with some of the biggest landlords in the world including Land Securities, Hammerson and Westfield. Spaces listed on Appear Here include prime high street shops, underground stations, unique venues, major shopping malls and historic buildings. In 2015, Appear Here launched In Residence: a collection of spaces inside some of the world’s best boutiques, hotels and gyms. All spaces are exclusive to Appear Here and can be booked by the week or month. Traditionally it takes on average 3-6 months to book a shop. With Appear Here, it takes just 3-6 days to book a shop. The current record is seven minutes. The company was launched in February 2013 by 20-year-old Ross Bailey. The idea came from a pop-up shop Ross launched for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee called Rock and Rule. Realising how many people, like him, wanted a solution to renting retail space flexibly, Ross used the proceeds from Rock and Rule to launch Appear Here. To date, Appear Here has raised over $20 Million in funding from backers including Europe’s largest Venture Capital firm Balderton Capital, Octopus Ventures, MMC Ventures and Meyer Bergman. The team has grown to over 80 people with offices in London, Paris and New York.

Kindness.org is a global nonprofit with roots in London and New York City. We believe that kindness is an essential ingredient in social change. Through scientific research, education and storytelling, we’ve made it our mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. With our kindlab, we are building the first measurement index for kindness, collecting and analyzing data, and activating our community through our new Citizen Scientist program. To study and promote the role of kindness in workplace culture and populations experiencing homelessness, we’re partnering with organizations who share our research-led focus. Through our digital platform, live events, and thriving audience on social media, we are connecting behavioral science to action in real life—and in real time. No matter who you are or where you’re from, anyone can choose kindness. To take the kindness pledge and receive ideas for your first act, visit us at kindness.org.

The Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling team is a team for the next generation of professional cyclists. Founded in 2009 by former professional cyclist and bronze medal winner Axel Merckx, the team has become the premier development program in cycling. In its eighth year of existence, the team has placed 26 riders into the pro tour peloton. The team and staff have worked diligently to ensure the program is the best. Through careful rider selection, sleek design, and winning they have created a brand that represents the youngest, coolest, and future of cycling. This team gives the future stars their shot to ride against World Tour Teams and prove themselves. #PROVEIT

Adventures across finance, property, lifestyle and philanthropy with offices in London, UK and Los Angeles, USA. NEON invests in high growth opportunities particularly in consumer sectors and with an online angle. Investments range from seed stage up to majority stakes of £1m+.