About

At Foundation Ventures, we nurture startups to grow stronger and scale smarter.


We partner primarily with Web3 founders, while remaining open to all high-growth ventures. Our edge lies in building lasting offline relationships, because the best on-chain businesses are built off-chain.

We provide the foundations every startup needs to thrive: from legal and accounting support to IP management, pitch decks, tokenomics, whitepapers, and investor dossiers. Beyond this, we focus on an often-overlooked gap developing the social and business skills that many tech founders need to unlock growth.

Through our extensive network, we connect founders with investors, partners, and customers, creating compounding value over time. Guided by Metcalfe’s Law, we believe that strong networks transform startups into integral players in the broader ecosystem.

Every venture is unique, so we tailor our approach with honesty, clarity, and a commitment to under-promise and over-deliver. Trends may shift, but timeless principles and strong relationships remain at the core of lasting success.

From AR/VR and NFTs to DeFi and blockchain applications, we’ve collaborated with exceptional founders across emerging tech. While outcomes take time to measure, our mission stays constant: helping early-stage ventures build strong foundations and reach for the sky.

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.