No two days are the same for Alex Leigh – and, as he puts it, every day is a school day. As Managing Director & Investment Director at venture capital firm, Future Planet Capital, he meets founders developing technologies that could reshape industries, improve lives and tackle major global challenges. His role gives him an early view of ambitious ideas as they move from scientific or technical breakthrough towards commercial reality.
Future Planet has more than $400 million in assets under management, investing through its global, national and regional strategies, to back innovative businesses and technologies with the potential to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Through its UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund, Alex works with entrepreneurs developing the next generation of technology. But identifying an exciting business is only the beginning – completing an investment requires careful due diligence, strong collaboration and a balance between moving quickly and making well-informed decisions.
For startups, preparation can make all the difference between success and delay. Having the right legal documents, corporate structure, data room and advisers in place can help a business move through the investment process more efficiently and avoid costly issues later.
Future Planet Capital has partnered with Harper James over many years, building a relationship that goes beyond traditional legal support. For Alex, one of the strengths of the relationship is that the firm feels like part of the team: combining professional advice with a practical, human approach that considers the interests of both investors and entrepreneurs.
Harper James’ subscription model has also streamlined the way Future Planet Capital works. Having a legal team that is already familiar with its processes, documentation and compliance requirements minimises duplication and enables a more efficient, consistent way of working.
That long-term partnership is equally valuable for growing businesses. As companies move through successive funding rounds, having legal advisers who can scale alongside them provides continuity, predictability and a deeper understanding of the business.
With trusted legal support in place, Future Planet Capital can focus on working with ambitious entrepreneurs, navigating investment transactions and helping innovative companies create lasting global impact.
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