Robert Haines

Robert Haines is a Scout at Firstminute Capital and concurrently serves as the Co-Founder and Chairman of Founders Forum Group, Firstminute Capital, and Founders Factory. Operating primarily within the European technology and venture capital ecosystem, he directs his efforts toward early-stage startup development, strategic ecosystem building, and comprehensive founder support. Prior to assuming his current executive leadership roles across these prominent venture organizations, Haines established a significant entrepreneurial track record by successfully co-founding and exiting two separate unicorn technology companies. Through his ongoing work with Founders Factory and Founders Forum Group, he actively facilitates critical network building and operational scaling for emerging technology enterprises across multiple industry sectors. His current professional focus remains firmly centered on leveraging his extensive institutional background to identify, finance, and strategically advise the next generation of high-growth European startup ventures.