ABOUT 15 FOUNDRY
Building Ventures.
Creating Commercial Value.
15 Foundry is the venture development and investment arm of 15.Group, transforming commercially viable ideas into funded development opportunities.
We support entrepreneurs, established businesses and ventures originating within our group, combining commercial assessment with a structured approach to investment and development.
Supporting promising ideas submitted by external businesses, entrepreneurs and companies within 15.Group.
Evaluating market opportunities, development requirements and the potential for sustainable commercial returns.
Considering suitable proposals for development funding following a structured commercial evaluation.
Providing development capital in exchange for a majority ownership interest in the approved venture.
Supporting accepted concepts as they progress from initial proposals towards commercially deployable products or services.
Focusing investment on ventures with identifiable markets, viable business models and long-term commercial potential.
OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH
From Opportunity.
To Ownership.
15 Foundry identifies commercially promising ideas and provides development funding in exchange for a majority ownership interest.
Our approach brings together opportunity assessment, commercial evaluation and venture development. We consider proposals from entrepreneurs, established businesses and ventures originating within 15.Group.
01 Idea Submission
Entrepreneurs and businesses present their concepts for initial consideration and assessment.
02 Commercial Assessment
Each proposal is examined for market potential, feasibility and commercial viability.
03 Investment Decision
Suitable opportunities are considered for funding based on their commercial potential and development requirements.
04 Majority Participation
Approved ventures receive development funding in exchange for a controlling ownership interest.
OUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Evaluate. Fund.
Develop.
15 Foundry provides a structured route from initial concept to funded development. Each opportunity is assessed for commercial viability before any investment commitment is made.
01 Submit
Entrepreneurs and businesses introduce their ideas, outlining the proposed product, service or commercial opportunity.
02 Evaluate
We examine the concept’s commercial potential, market opportunity, technical feasibility and development requirements.
03 Determine
Suitable proposals progress to an investment decision based on their viability and anticipated commercial value.
04 Fund
Accepted ventures receive development funding under an agreed arrangement providing 15 Foundry with majority ownership.
05 Develop
Approved concepts progress into structured development, with the objective of creating commercially deployable products, services or businesses.
OUR VENTURE APPROACH
One Foundry. Different Routes to Commercial Development.
From initial ideas to funded development, 15 Foundry evaluates commercial opportunities and supports approved ventures through a structured investment approach.
Ideas Worth Developing
We consider original concepts from entrepreneurs, established businesses and companies within 15.Group, identifying opportunities with credible commercial potential.
Commercial Viability First
Every proposal is evaluated against its market opportunity, technical feasibility, development requirements and potential to generate sustainable commercial value.
OUR COMMERCIAL FRAMEWORK
Understanding the Foundry Model.
01 — Venture Submissions
Entrepreneurs and established businesses submit original concepts for commercial consideration and initial assessment.
02 — Internal Opportunities
15 Foundry also considers ventures originating within 15.Group, supporting commercially promising ideas across the group.
03 — Commercial Evaluation
Proposals are assessed for market potential, technical feasibility, development requirements and anticipated commercial value.
04 — Investment Approval
Suitable opportunities progress to an investment decision, subject to commercial evaluation and agreed participation terms.
05 — Majority Ownership
Approved ventures receive development funding in exchange for a majority ownership interest in the product, service or company.
06 — Venture Development
Funded concepts progress through structured development towards commercially deployable products, services or businesses.
VENTURE INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES
Built for Commercial Opportunity. Structured for Development.
15 Foundry combines commercial evaluation, development funding and majority ownership participation to support viable ventures from initial proposal towards commercial deployment.
Open to Ideas
Considering proposals from entrepreneurs, established businesses and ventures originating within 15.Group.
Commercial Focus
Prioritising opportunities with identifiable markets, credible business models and sustainable commercial potential.
Viability Assessment
Examining technical feasibility, development requirements and anticipated commercial value before investment decisions.
Development Capital
Providing funding for approved ventures under agreed commercial and ownership arrangements.
Majority Participation
Acquiring a controlling ownership interest in funded products, services or companies.
Commercial Progression
Supporting accepted ventures through structured development towards commercially deployable outcomes.
START A CONVERSATION
Have an Idea? Let's Explore Its Potential.
15 Foundry welcomes proposals from entrepreneurs and established businesses seeking development funding for commercially viable products, services or ventures.
Submit an outline of your idea for initial consideration. Proposals are assessed for commercial potential, technical feasibility and development requirements before any investment decision.
