hatted is an Operating Advisory and Early-Stage Investment Business, focused on emerging technology and markets

About Us

hatted portfolio businesses have an enterprise value of over £1 billion, employ over 1,200 people and have a presence in every continent.

hatted usually works with companies who are Early-Stage (or start-up), working closely with the founders to realise their vision (usually a Shareholder Exit).

Typically our Director, Dan Foreman, will lead the engagement process. Dan is able to tap into a wide network of people to help with different projects and ideas.

In addition we have founded, nurtured and exited a number of businesses.

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Services

We work with our portfolio companies across a range of areas, typically focusing on the following 5 categories:

Sales

Leveraging our remarkable network we assist you with sales, high-level matchmaking, growth strategy and corporate development to drive your business growth and success

Marketing

We support you with thought leadership, conference selection, speaking engagements, branding to elevate your business and engage your audience

Investment

We offer expert investment services, identifying opportunities and maximizing returns to help you achieve your financial goals, often investing personally or leading fund-raising processes

Strategy

We provide superior strategy services, guiding your business with insightful planning, market analysis, and innovative solutions for sustained growth.

Coaching

We deliver personalized coaching, talent identification, empowering your team with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to achieve peak performance and drive success.

What We Look For

We work with outstanding entrepreneurs

We work with entrepreneurs to help evolve their idea, vision or product into a sustainable, growing, profitable business.

We particularly like to work with entrepreneurs because the enthusiasm, drive and commitment they bring to their vision is critical in the overall success of their venture.

Send us your business idea

To discuss working with hatted, please send us your business plan to Sholmes@hatted.co.uk

Your presentation should contain information about your product or service, market, competition, team, your value proposition, financials, and your investment needs.

Careers

We believe in helping our entrepreneurs build the best teams. Our primary investment is in management teams. We seek to partner with them to build successful businesses.

We support our portfolio companies in building top management teams over the life of their business. We are always on the look-out for leaders and executives who can serve as board members, CEOs, CFOs, CMOs etc. We welcome applications from professionals with experience, who combine a deep understanding of technology with a fine grasp of business.

Please send your CV to Sholmes@hatted.co.uk

People

Dan Foreman is an experienced entrepreneur and leader.

Dan brings over 20 years of business experience. He specializes in emerging technologies and developing markets, having helped organizations grow from incubation to multi-million dollar revenues (and exits).

Dan began his career at WPP before progressing to senior client, advertising and consulting roles. These days Dan operates in investment, advisory and entrepreneurial positions, currently chairing or advising the boards of several data, technology, marketing, social media and research. He also personally invests in many early-stage businesses.

Dan is the Former President for ESOMAR (holding elected position of 100,000 professionals 2013-14, the first President under the age of 40), Founder of TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells, winner of the prestigious AMA “4 under 40” award, holder of the Disruptive Innovator MR Change Agent of the Year and a frequent guest lecturer at a number of business schools. He holds a BSc in Psychology and Mathematics from University of Leicester, UK.

Dan is able to tap into a wide network of people to help with different projects and ideas.

Contact Us

 

If you are seeking funding for your business, please send your executive summary to Sholmes@hatted.co.uk

 

If you have any press queries about hatted, please contact Sholmes@hatted.co.uk

 

If you’d like to learn more about career opportunities at hatted, our clients or our partners please contact us at Sholmes@hatted.co.uk