Investment Portfolio

I invest in subscription and platform businesses where my operational experience can accelerate growth and create value.

How I Add Value

I'm not a passive investor. When I invest, I bring 22 years of hands-on experience building subscription businesses to the table. My investments are strategic—I focus on companies where my specific expertise in subscription economics, payment processing, platform dynamics, and scaling operations can make a material difference.

Deep expertise in subscription pricing and retention

Battle-tested knowledge of payment processing

Experience scaling from startup to $50M+ revenue

Network of operators and industry contacts

Active Investments

AI-Powered Digital Media & Subscriptions

Ambervine Inc

Ambervine is a digital media company that uses AI and data insights to build social networking, dating, and niche content sites at scale. The company generates revenue through consumer subscriptions, paywalled content, and premium digital experiences.

How I Add Value

My two decades in the online dating and digital subscription space directly apply to Ambervine's business model. I advise on subscription pricing architecture, content monetisation strategies, and the operational playbooks needed to scale consumer subscription businesses profitably.

Subscription pricing and packaging optimisationConsumer retention and engagement strategiesPayment processing infrastructureScaling content operations with AI

B2B SaaS — Employee Development Platform

LearnAmp

LearnAmp is an award-winning employee development platform that combines learning management (LMS), learning experience (LXP), and performance management in one system. The platform serves mid-market organisations and has been recognised as an AI Leader in the learning technology space.

How I Add Value

LearnAmp operates a classic B2B SaaS subscription model—exactly the type of business where my expertise in subscription economics creates value. I advise on pricing strategy, retention optimisation, and the unit economics that drive sustainable SaaS growth.

SaaS pricing and packaging strategyNet revenue retention optimisationScaling customer success operationsGrowth-stage operational playbooks

Consumer App — Video-First Dating

Eight Dating

Eight is a video-first dating app that's reimagining how people connect online. Unlike traditional dating apps, Eight operates during a single daily hour (8-9 PM) where verified users connect through 30-second video introductions and 8-minute live video calls.

How I Add Value

With 22 years in the online dating industry, I bring unparalleled expertise to Eight's mission. I've watched the dating app landscape evolve from its earliest days and understand the competitive dynamics, monetisation strategies, and operational challenges unique to this space.

Dating industry strategy and competitive positioningSubscription monetisation for consumer dating appsUser verification and trust & safety operationsInternational expansion playbooks

Real Estate — Residential Property

UK Property Portfolio

A portfolio of residential investment properties across the UK, generating stable rental income with long-term capital appreciation potential.

How I Add Value

Property investment provides portfolio diversification beyond technology and subscription businesses. The UK residential market offers stable, inflation-linked returns and tangible asset backing.

Residential buy-to-let propertiesLong-term capital appreciationPortfolio diversification strategy

Philanthropy

Charitable Foundation — Founder Supportfortitudefoundation.com

Fortitude Foundation

Fortitude Foundation helps entrepreneurs in crisis stabilise, recover, and rebuild. We combine fast, practical triage with founder-led community and a clear pathway back to income, confidence, and momentum.

Entrepreneurship can be brutal. When founders face collapse, burnout, or financial stress, Fortitude provides the structured support they need to take the next right step. We guide founders through three phases: Stabilise, Recover, and Rebuild.

Crisis triage and practical stabilisationFounder-led peer community and accountabilityStructured pathway back to income and confidenceMental health and wellbeing support for entrepreneurs

Interested in Working Together?

I selectively invest in subscription and platform businesses where my experience can create meaningful value. If you're building something interesting, I'd like to hear about it.

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