THE POWER OF CONNECTION
From Seed to Series C
As consultative partners, we'll work closely with you to raise equity or debt funding—positioning your business for success, crafting an investable proposition, and connecting you with our extensive network of investors, from private equity and venture capital to banks and specialist debt providers.
HOW WE HELP
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
Navigating the funding landscape can be complex, especially as your business grows and evolves. We work closely with you to analyse your business model, growth trajectory, and operational needs, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the capital required for your next phase of growth.
Investor Pitch Deck
Creation​
We help you craft compelling, data-driven pitch decks that clearly communicate your value proposition, business model, and growth potential. We ensure your materials are investor-ready and tailored to the expectations of angels, venture capitalists, and institutional investors at every stage.
FINANCIAL MODELLING & VALUATION SUPPORT
We build robust financial models and provide valuation guidance, giving you and your investors confidence in your projections and funding requirements. This service is crucial for demonstrating credibility and securing investment from Seed through Series C rounds.
INVESTOR OUTREACH
& MATCHING
Leverage our network and expertise to connect with the right investors for your stage and sector. We support you throughout the outreach process, help refine your pitch, and match you with the right investor for growth. ​​
Nick has over 40 years in financial services, working for investment banks like Goldman Sachs, James Capel, E*Trade Corporate Finance, and as a non non-executive director in charge of risk for Zurich Bank and Dunbar Bank.
He has founded and sold businesses and understands what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. He is passionate about new businesses and getting them properly funded.
Nick Bullman
Founder Managing Director
Megan Boylan
Head of investor Relations
Megan is a seasoned venture builder and entrepreneur.Having built, launched, and sold her own companies she understands the power of the right partner. Megan now focusses her time on finding the right investors to be part of the DFC network and matching our clients to the perfect growth partners.
Danyal Khan
Board Adviser
Danyal has 10+ years’ experience across HSBC, Royal Bank of Canada and EY’s Debt Advisory team (as Director), Specialising in raising debt capital, refinancing facilities and structuring scalable funding solutions. He founded Altocrest Advisory to support founder-led & entrepreneurial businesses. Working with Dogfox as part of the Debt team, bringing expertise in lender engagement, credit structuring and the UK institutional debt market.
Hamish MacDonald
Board Adviser
Hamish is a serial entrepreneur and has over 35 years of experience in building innovative companies across diverse industries. Including publishing, tech, energy, finance, software, medical tech, hospitality, and luxury goods. His deep insight helps companies navigate the challenges of growing from successful startups to the next phase of development.
Jamie has an extensive career in digital consulting, product design and venture consulting, with companies like Oliver Wyman.
He's founded startups, led multimillion-dollar ROI projects for Fortune 100 firms and loves challenging senior leadership teams to push their business models and create new revenue possibilities.
Jamie Bullman
Founder Managing Director
Lucy Buckley
Board Adviser
Dr Lucy Buckley is a digital health entrepreneur and registered pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience spanning drug discovery, clinical roles in the NHS and private sector, the pharmaceutical industry, and digital health.
Lucy founded The Digital Health Assurance Company to improve care quality while helping businesses grow and scale safely.
We concentrate our focus on a select number of deals and invest directly with our own capital in many of our clients' businesses. It means we're selective, focused and in it for the long haul.
OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
INVESTING IN YOU
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
A STRONG TEAM
A management team that has experience and can demonstrate their ability to problem solve.
A GREAT IDEA
Great ideas create a moat or a competitive edge by being disruptive, innovative, or improving on competitors.
SCALABILITY
We love business that can scale profitably, whether it be land and expand, plug and play or just a large a sizeable target audience.
CASHFLOW
We seek companies where there are strong free cash flows or a concrete plan of how to achieve them soon.
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THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR WASTE SOLUTION
DeepGEO is the only company in the world building commercial multinational deep geological repositories for spent nuclear fuel: the safest, most permanent solution to nuclear waste.
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With over 450,000 tonnes of spent fuel in temporary storage globally and no country having fully solved the problem, their approach is community-led, internationally minded, and backed by a team of nuclear experts, government specialists, and operators across North America, Europe, and Africa.
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THE ATLANTIC, CLOSER THAN EVER
Transatlantic flying has long been controlled by expensive carriers.
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Fly Atlantic is changing that, launching in Spring 2027 with routes connecting Europe, the UK, and North America through its Belfast International Airport hub. With a clear route strategy, strong market demand, and a segment of travellers that has never had a real affordable option across the Atlantic, the timing couldn't be better. More competition, more options, more people in the air.
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STAMP DUTY, SIMPLIFIED
Compass is a UK-based PropTech company that takes the complexity out of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for solicitors, estate agents, and homebuyers.
Their platform delivers HMRC-aligned calculations instantly, with full indemnification: meaning no surprises, no errors, and no liability for the professionals using it. In one of the most transaction-heavy property markets in the world, Compass is becoming the go-to solution for getting tax right the first time.
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THE FUTURE OF CLEAN WATER
IWS is a British manufacturer redefining water treatment with patented, eco-friendly technology that works across industries.
From drinking water and food production to healthcare, agriculture, and oil & gas. Their products eliminate bacteria, viruses, and biofilm without harmful chemicals, making them effective and safe for people and the environment. With clean water being one of the most pressing global challenges, IWS is already delivering solutions across multiple continents.
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THE END OF CONVENTIONAL HEATING
NexGen is a British manufacturer bringing infrared heating technology to homes, care facilities, schools, and commercial buildings.
Unlike traditional systems that heat the air (and waste energy doing it), NexGen's infrared panels warm people and surfaces directly: faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. With growing pressure to decarbonise buildings and tackle damp and mould issues. NexGen is perfectly positioned in a market that's ready to change.
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DRONES BUILT FOR THE HARDEST JOBS
Carbonix is Australia's leading manufacturer of long-range commercial UAVs, built for industries that need reliable, high-quality aerial data at scale.
From power network inspections and bushfire detection to mining surveys and defence applications, their aircraft combine fixed-wing endurance with vertical take-off and landing capabilities that most drones in their class simply can't match. Trusted by major operators across Australia and expanding globally.
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THE SMARTER VENDING MACHINE
VendiTech transforms high-footfall locations into intelligent retail, media, and data environments.
Their smart vending machines don't just sell; they activate brands, deliver targeted media, and capture real time consumer insights. Whether it's a venue looking to generate new income or a brand wanting to reach customers at the point of intent.
