Our Connected Network
Illuminate sits at the centre of the innovation ecosystem connecting investors, early-stage companies, and industry adopters in a proactive virtuous cycle. Illuminate understands targeted outreach at the right levels makes a major difference. We actively facilitate introductions and shared learning opportunities for our community.
Major financial institutions we’ve partnered with
10+
Young companies assessed
3700+
Companies introduced to our partners
500+
Follow on investors and acquirers of portfolio companies include:
A selection of our Advisers and Executive Network
Nick Baker
FinTech NED & Angel Investor; Co-founder, Alpha FMC
Grahame Chilton
Chairman, Gallagher’s Global Property & Casualty Broking
Wayne Goldstein
Co-President & Founding Partner, Endicott Group
Sally Moore
EVP, Global Head of Strategy, M&A and Partnerships, S&P Global
Larry Wieseneck
Head of Investment Banking, TD Securities, and Vice Chair of TD Cowen
Olly Benkert
Co-founder & adviser, HQLAᵡ
Simon Franco
Founder, Aken Capital; CEO, SITT y Cia
Amit Kedia
Head of Strategic & Fintech Investments, SGX Group
Katie Price
Head of Ventures, S&P Global
Mark Yallop
Ext Committee Member, PRA; Chair, FICC Market Standards Board
Richard Berliand
Chairman, TP ICAP; Senior Independent Director, Man Group
Tim Frost
Chairman, Polus Capital; Former Director, Bank of England
Michael Marconi
Founder & former CTO, Duco
Roger Spooner
CEO, Canton Capital
Jonathan Boyes
Partner, HGCapital
Tom Gavin
Founder, Copper Shade Strategy; Former CEO, Eze Software Group
Dan Marcus
Chief Executive Officer, MarcX Limited
Rupert Swallow
Former Co-founder & CEO, Capsicum Re