Powering the Future of Tech

We Build. Scale. Disrupt. Connect.

The best on chain business is built off chain

At Foundation Ventures, we believe the best companies are built off-chain; through real, offline relationships.

In a world obsessed with digital, we focus on human connection as the true driver of growth. Our work goes beyond services; we help founders build strong foundations by connecting them with investors, partners, and a network that compounds in value over time.

You can see our philosophy in action , from our Investor Dinner in Hong Kong with Airfoil to the Solana Demo Day in Bangkok with Mechanism Capital.

While we specialize in Web3 startups, we welcome all early-stage ventures committed to long-term success. Our mission is simple: understand your vision, strengthen your foundations, and help you thrive, winter, summer, and everything in between.

Our mission is to be the go-to resource for Emerging Tech Teams, offering exclusive access to leading experts in key areas like fundraising, go-to-market strategies or legal set up. 

We collaborate with proven professionals who understand the details of their domain of expertise. With our trusted insights and tailored strategies, we guide projects from concepts to being industry leaders, delivering exceptional results every step of the way.

Meet the Team


  • Co-founder

    With over 15 years of experience in business development and event management, Michael Harding has collaborated with global brands like LVMH, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Nintendo. He launched his first venture at 19, exiting successfully by 21. His career includes high-profile projects such as the UK launch of the Nintendo Switch and B2B sales with Fiserv.

    Michael’s passion for smart contracts, AI, IoT, and digital assets led him to enter the Web3 space in 2020. He has since worked with leading VCs like Animoca Brands and Psalion, advising family offices, HNW individuals, and corporates on blockchain strategies. His events have been hosted at prestigious venues like the House of Lords and Oxford University.

    Currently, Michael plays a key role in the Solana ecosystem, connecting startups with resources in blockchain accounting, legal, and market-making. He also co-hosts flagship events like 20x20 with Mechanism Capital and Forbes, fostering collaboration between top Solana projects and tier-one investors.


  • Co-founder

    Nick has 20 years of experience in the gaming and esports industries including founding growth/marketing agencies and esports organisations. 

    He has been in the web3 space since 2017 with an esports betting crypto project called Luckbox which raised $13 million. 

    He has worked with the likes of Mihoyo (Genshin Impact), Imangi Studios (Temple Run 2), Wizards of the Coast (Magic the Gathering), Bandai Namco, Neom, Yoox and many others both endemic and non endemic to gaming.


  • Director

    Over the past five years, Keison has been instrumental in educating and guiding family offices, corporations, and institutional players through the complex landscape of Web3 technology and business strategy. His notable collaborations include working with industry giants such as Paramount, Oxford University, and leading fund of funds like Psalion.

    As a venture studio builder for the past two years, Keison has demonstrated his expertise in identifying and nurturing breakthrough projects in the blockchain space. He has worked closely with influential teams in the gaming sector, including core members and founders behind successful projects like Cool Cats. As well as developing robust banking infrastructure solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, banks, and exchanges, including the implementation of necessary licensing frameworks.

  • Events and Operations Lead

    Kaitlin Argeaux is the Founder & CEO of CryptoMondays London, one of the city’s largest Web3 communities. With a background in blockchain consulting, event strategy, and theatre arts, she brings a dynamic mix of creativity and operational insight to the space. She’s produced major activations for companies such as Outlier Ventures and Cudos, published a digital asset vertical at City AM newspaper, and regularly speaks at global conferences like NFT.NYC  and Paris Blockchain Week. Kaitlin is passionate about building accessible onramps into Web3 and using culture as a bridge to emerging technologies.