Dominic McGregor

Fearless Adventures

We invest in and support entrepreneur-led businesses with our expertise in growth strategy and talent acquisition. 

Those who travel together, travel further.

Portfolio:

Shipster
Pinter
Pets Purset
Swim Society
WalkSafe
Friendly Chemical Company 
Foudys
And growing 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

Email: Dom@FearlessAdventures.co.uk

Founding Partner

Liberty Recycling Solutions

Investor

Basecamp | Formerly The Fearless Academy 

Founder

The Friendly Chemical Co.

Foudys: Retail Company of The Year 2022

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Pets Purest | Natural Pet Care

Shipster

Illuma

Patchwork Health

Media & press  👉  annabelle@fearlessadventures.co.uk
Work Email 👉 Dom@fearlessadventures.co.uk 
Investment 👉 Dom@fearlessadventures.co.uk

Founding Partner at Fearless Adventures.

Founder and ex-COO at Social Chain.

From dropping out of University to taking Social Chain to the public markets in 6 years, Dom has years of experience in navigating the challenges that come with building and scaling a successful business.

Dom listed Social Chain @ £300m valuation in August 2019 after founding the business with Steven Bartlett in 2013.

Dom then founded Fearless Adventures alongside partners David Newns and Charlie Yates to invest in and drive growth in leading entrepreneur-led e-commerce businesses.

A mental health advocate, Dom is passionate about using not only his capital, but his first-hand experiences to support founders on their journeys to the peaks of success.

In 2024 Dom published his debut book “I’m Never Drinking Again”

Always happy to have a chat, so if you're looking for investment, please drop me a message.

Policy Fellow - Communications

Working directly with Senior Ministers and Civil Servents on shaping structures and plans for communications across Social, Digital and Content.

I saw this the other day.

University fees aren’t a loan, they are a life time tax.

£300 a month is £3,600 a year additional tax.

Apprenticeships look better and better every time shares their student loan.

Apprenticeships make you debt free, get you further ahead in your career and build your network.

Fearless Adventures | Investing in Entrepreneur-led Businesses

You can no longer get from Manchester to London in under 2 hours.

That sentence alone should worry every single one of us.

At a time when countries are investing in high-speed rail, connecting regions, and boosting productivity, the UK is doing the opposite: cancelling services, slowing journeys, and quietly accepting lower standards.

Avanti West Coast are getting rid of the 7am Manchester to London but the train will still run, just without passengers. You genuinely couldn’t make it up.
 
We’ve normalised decline to the point where a flagship intercity connection between the nation’s second city and the capital, a route fundamental to business, growth, and mobility, is no longer seen as essential infrastructure.

This isn’t about trains.

It’s about what it symbolises.

A country where slower journeys are acceptable.

A country where reduced capacity is tolerated.

A country where regional connectivity is an afterthought.

A country where levelling up is now little more than a slogan.

If we are serious about economic growth, opportunity and regional equality, then fast, reliable, affordable transport is the bare minimum, not a luxury.

You would now need to get 6.29am to make it to London for 9am

The UK deserves better than decline disguised as efficiency.

We should demand a country where expectations rise, not fall.

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The job market right now is absolutely mad.

A brand I've invested in put out a role this week.

Nothing crazy. Not a £150k salary.

Just a solid Brand Marketing Manager position.

They’ve had almost 2,000 applications already.

Two. Thousand.

That’s not normal.
That’s not healthy.
And it tells us everything about where the UK economy is right now.

People aren’t job hopping for fun.

They’re not chasing “dream roles”.

They’re scared. They feel stuck. They feel undervalued.

They’re applying for anything that gives them stability, progression, or a bit of hope.

And here’s the scary bit…

Most of those applicants will be good.
Experienced people.
Smart people.
People who should be flying.

But in this economy, even great talent is fighting over the same roles.

If you’re hiring, respect the time people put into applying.
If you’re looking for a job, don’t take rejection personally.

And if you’re in government reading this, understand that this isn’t a “booming labour market”.

It’s a sign of a system that isn’t working.

The UK has world class talent.

We just don’t have enough opportunity for it right now.

Something has to change.

Increasing the minimum wage is going to have a negative effect on young people.

It’s going to make their lives worse.

Yesterday Rt Hon Rachel Reeves announced an increase in the minimum wage.

While the intent maybe good - economically this is a disaster.

Firstly inflation will go up - everything now costs more to make and produce. Wages are the biggest expenses of many businesses and especially in food production.

Secondly, many business are already slowing graduate and entry hiring due to AI and costs. This has got worse now and makes it more unappealing to hire young people.

Many businesses are looking at outsourcing countries like South Africa - where talent is cheaper but also significantly more qualified at a lower cost.

Finally, there is now a massive wage compression because of lack of growth in the UK. Entry level roles now pay close to £24k a year.

That’s not much more than some people are on who have years experience - this add to inflation and cost pressures especially for small and medium business.

Minimum wage increase is a false positive for our economy. 

It’s a driver of inflation, not a strategy to combat the cost of living.

A £75M revenue fintech. 30% YoY growth. Now backed by Bridgepoint.
That’s Zuto.

Founded in 2006 by James Wilkinson, Zuto set out to bring trust and transparency to a £30B market most people don’t think twice about - car finance.

Fast forward:
→ 450,000+ customers helped
 → B Corp certified
 → £12.5M EBITDA
 → 30% Q1 revenue growth
 → One of the UK’s quiet category leaders

Bridgepoint has now taken a majority stake, marking a huge moment for Jim Wilkinson and the team - and a strong exit for long-term investor SEP.

This is a big win for UK fintech, and proof that high-integrity, customer-first businesses can scale massively without noise.

What. A. Milestone. 👏

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☠️ Alcohol at Christmas Parties Is Dead. ☠️

The boozy office Christmas party is quickly becoming a thing of the past. 

According to The Guardian, a growing number of companies are ditching alcohol-fueled celebrations in favor of more thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging alternatives.

Why? Because the old model just doesn’t work anymore:

Younger employees are turning away from drinking culture, demanding celebrations that align with their values.

Health-conscious workplaces are prioritizing well-being over hangovers.
Companies are protecting their reputations, avoiding the risks of alcohol-related incidents and ensuring everyone feels safe and included.

So, what’s replacing it? Here are the activities forward-thinking companies are embracing:

🎭 Murder Mystery Parties – Immersive fun that gets the whole team involved.
⛳ Crazy Golf or Bowling – Relaxed, competitive, and perfect for team bonding.
🔍 Scavenger Hunts – Adventure meets collaboration.
🧗 Tree-Trekking and Adventure Courses – Thrilling experiences that build trust and camaraderie.
🎨 Creative Workshops – Wreath-making, pottery, or festive baking for hands-on fun.
📽️ Movie Nights – Laid-back seasonal entertainment.
🎶 Live Music or Karaoke – High-energy fun without the booze.

This isn’t just about swapping drinks for mocktails—it’s about creating celebrations that reflect modern values and foster genuine connection.

What do you think? 

Are alcohol-fueled parties a relic of the past? Let me know your thoughts or how your company is planning to celebrate this year.

🚨 U-Turn announced 🚨 

Some times I wonder if talking about things has any impact.

A few days ago, I posted about how you can no longer get from Manchester to London in under 2 hours. 

Another symbol of a country quietly accepting lower standards.

Today… they reversed the decision.

Not because of me alone. But because enough people said, “No. This isn’t good enough.”

And that’s the point.

We’re living through a time where drift becomes decline and decline becomes the new normal unless people push back.

Not shout. Not scream. Just speak up with facts, with reason, with a bit of pride in what we should expect from the UK.

I don’t post to moan. I post because standards matter.

Connectivity matters.

Ambition matters.

And silence is how countries slide.

So yes, a U-turn on train times isn’t going to fix everything. But it shows something important:

- When people challenge bad decisions, those decisions can change.

- When we stop accepting mediocrity, standards rise.

- When enough voices speak, someone listens.

Small win.

Bigger message.

Speak up. It matters more than you think.

Key people like Andy Burnham have played a major role in this, and those people do listen to our voices.

Great work.

More people left the UK in 2025 than have left the UK since 1923.

The biggest problem is who these people are.

A net 110,000 British people aged 16 to 34 emigrated in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), accounting for two thirds of all departing Britons.

The future of our country are leaving in their thousands.

Why?

Well, personally I think it’d because the culture towards those who are ambitious, wanting to better themselves and start a family is toxic.

The UK is on a great leveling down agenda and those who want to seek more for themselves are choosing to leave.

Worryingly, there is no sign those leaving will return.

And who are replacing them? 

Individuals coming from countries and a large proportion come at a cost to the state .

This is the start of the end.

Built in a uni bedroom.
Just raised $10M to take on the UK and the US.
That’s Housr.

Harry Neil Panter started Housr while studying at Manchester - no industry background, no big network, just the belief that student renting was broken and someone needed to fix it.

Fast forward:

→ £7.5M raised, backed by two Texas investment firms
→ 186% YoY revenue growth
→ Expanding across the UK & into the US
→ Aiming to reach 1M students in the next 12 months
→ Building an all-in-one “student OS” - rentals, deals, ride-sharing, roommates + more

Harry and I spoke about the journey - from early naivety to cracking distribution, innovating in a stale market, and why he thinks Housr can hit a £1B valuation within four years.

Snippet below 👇

What. A. Vision. 👏

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I don’t think there was one thing in that budget about growth.

We have 3 options to get more money into our economy to fund public services.

1) Raise taxes

2) Reduce spending

3) Drive growth.

All I’ve seen from a Labour government is point 1.

Tax tax tax.

Policy focus on envy and levelling everyone down.

A real forward thinking government would focus on point 3.

Driving growth, innovation and opportunity.

Unless it’s in the small print, growth seems to not be in this government mind set.

Excited to share this…

For our January intake of the Fearless Accelerator, we’re adding something special:

London founders will officially get access to co-working days inside the NatWest Business Accelerator - a space to focus, create, and connect.

And our finance module for this cohort will be delivered with support from Mettle by Natwest!

With that…
 Applications for the January Fearless Accelerator are now open.

If you’re a side hustler, freelancer, or small business owner in Cheshire, Warrington, or London - and you’ve been too busy working in the business to actually work on it - this is for you.

12 weeks. 1 day a week. Real progress. Real clarity. 

Starts January 5th. 

Apply via link in comments!

What. A. Fully Funded. Opportunity. 👏

Ways to check in on a man’s mental health this Christmas without feeling “awkward”:

-Ask him how his year has gone
-Ask if he fancies a games night and chat
-Ask him how things are going with his partner
-Ask him how work is going
-Ask him how his family are
-Ask him if he fancies a catch-up

Most importantly:

Ask him.

We all need to ask more, talk more, and listen more.

It’s the only way these conversations will ever be normalised

If a man is going to die under 45 year olds, the most likely way is them taking their own life.

This stuff really matters. 

Check in on the men in your life.

Built while carrying her baby on her hip.
Back in the business two weeks after giving birth.
Now one of the fastest-growing recovery brands in the UK.

That’s MyoMaster.

Lottie Whyte started MyoMaster on maternity leave - no funding, no network, just a belief that athletes deserved better recovery tools.

Fast forward:

→ £5M+ revenue
→ Featured in the Sunday Times 100 List 
→ Growing fast in a booming wellness category
→ A brand built on authenticity, community, and obsessive customer experience

Lottie and I sat down recently to talk about building a business while raising a family - the challenges, advice… and the fire it can give you.

Clip below 👇

What. A. Leader. 👏

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🚨 Dream Role Alert 🚨 

3 years ago we invested in Emma Tapper & Scott Rudd in that time they’ve scaled Miniml into a household brand that’s stocked in some of the biggest UK supermarkets.

Now we are on the look out for someone to help take the brand to the next level.

I think this is one of the most exciting roles around and we need someone great!!!

Details below 

👇 

 https://lnkd.in/efs9gsSM

We need more entrepreneurs in politics and government.

Last year Labour apppointed James Timpson CEO of Timpson Group to the department of justice.

Because of the work he did with employing previous convicts in his business.

Last year Matt Clifford did a year helping shape the government AI direction.

This year Tom the founder of Monzo Bank as the UK's AI ambassadors.

His role will be to convince british talent to think bigger and be more ambitious.

Great moves by The Labour Party bringing in experts to help shape our countries future.

Havana Blackledge went from unsure where to start → to a role at THG

natalia R. went from freelancer → to video lead at noticed.

Penelope Silver went from full-time mum → to business owner

Now I’m looking to speak to anyone in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, or Barnsley who wants to upskill in digital marketing.

I meet so many people juggling work, side-hustles, and family commitments - but they’re not building the career they actually want.

That’s why we built the Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp: 12 weeks. Live online. Hands-on. Industry-led. Designed to give you the tools to take control of your career.

It’s worked for over 800 learners so far.

This is for anyone over 19 who’s ready to stop reacting and start building. Career changers. Freelancers. Small business owners.

Cohort 17 starts 7th January 2026. Fully funded for South Yorkshire and London-based learners. One day a week, you focus on your future.

Tag someone who needs this 👇

30 million visitors a year. 95% organic traffic.
That’s Days Out With Kids.

JAMES MORGAN built a business that turns huge organic reach into real revenue - without having to chase every new visitor.

Fast forward:
→ Massive audience built on content and SEO
→ Multiple revenue streams, from ads to partnerships
→ A platform trusted by millions of families every year

The secret? Focus on your audience first, then figure out the ways to serve them - and monetise along the way.

I sat down with James to talk about scaling a content-first business and turning attention into income. Watch the snippet below 👇

What. A. Builder. 👏

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Even this short snippet can show the power of entrepreneurial vision.

Lottie Whyte built MyoMaster from maternity leave into recovery tech trusted by elite athletes - all because she stayed true to her clear, authentic vision.

Here’s a glimpse of how that vision drives everything from product design to brand trust 👇

What. A. Founder. 👏

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Taking over a business that’s already proven? Genius.

That’s exactly what JAMES MORGAN did with Days Out With Kids.

I sat down with James to talk about Management Buyouts, and why we think more entrepreneurial people should consider them.

Key takeaways:
→ There are fantastic businesses out there with owners ready to step back.
→ You don’t always need private equity or a competitor to take the reins.
→ MBOs are a way for operators to step in, grow the business, and take it to the next level.

For anyone looking to scale, buy, or just think differently about growth - this is a smart path to consider.

Watch the snippet below 👇

What. A. Builder. 👏

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Qui Recruitment R2R Rec2Rec

Hello! Welcome to QUI Recruitment R2R- we help Recruitment Leaders hire the BEST recruitment talent via my network and content

As a recruitment leader:-

🌟 do you struggle to identify and attract the best passive talent in the recruitment market

🌟 do you wonder how to make your brand stand out from the thousands of other recruitment companies out there

⭐️ do you want to hire the next top biller for your business

Since 2005, QUI Recruitment has partnered business leaders like you-

We operate across ALL markets and sectors Esp those considered covid and recession ‘safe’. 🔒 so we attract recruiters from all backgrounds opening up the talent pool far wider than your own network will permit

we reverse market our exclusive candidates so you will hear about the top talent without your competitors hearing about them

So how do we attract the BEST talent in the recruitment market?

🕵🏻‍♀️Through our vast network- since 2005 we’ve met the best recruiters out there

🕵🏻‍♀️ proactively promoting our best clients through our network and asking for their top recommendations

🕵🏻‍♀️ through our broadcast channels- have you tuned in yet?

🎶 Podcast is THE RECRUITERS RECRUITMENT PODCAST on Spotify Stitcher and Apple Music 🎵

🔛 YouTube QUI Recruitment R2R

📲 m 07855778617
💻 e lysha@quirecruitment.co.uk
🌍QUIRECRUITMENT.com 
📲Social media: Qui Recruitment

Rec2Rec, R2R, Rec to Rec. Founder of Qui Recruitment Ltd est 2005

The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast sponsored by paiger

Succinct and inspiring podcast with my amazing guests from across the recruitment and business world- a perfect podcast for recruitment leaders and business professionals alike, on hot topics by industry experts. The aim is to be able to drop into any evergreen episode and learn something- regardless of where you live, your sector or your experience level. Search for: "The Recruiters recruitment podcast", avail on all podcast platforms
Episodes will inspire, educate and entertain you in equal measures.
Proudly sponsored by Hoxo Media- The specialists in creating brand strategy for inbound customers; specifically to the recruitment industry.
And Vincere- the Tech specialists for the recruitment industry, your one stop for ATS, CRM and all tech capability in one easy to use platform

Host and founder of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Women In Recruitment Leadership

As co- founder jointly with Alison Humphries, Melanie Sedgely and Zoe Jephtha; we, as women leaders ourselves, have created a community for women leaders to be inspired, to develop and learn for themselves  and to provide a safe and aspirational community for future women leaders in recruitment

Co-Founder

Recruitment Founders Club

Recruitment Founders Club is dedicated to empowering recruiters to establish their own businesses. 

As part of the Advisory Board, I support the board and founders in their decision-making process; contributing to the company's mission to reimagine the recruitment landscape.

We are committed to providing a community where recruiters can thrive as business owners, backed by the collective wisdom and robust support of the RFC team.

Board Advisor

Emplacement

Coaching executives who were made redundant during the financial crash and recession

Executive Coach (Associate)

Managing a small boutique branch of recruitment consultants, specialising in media sales and Rec2Rec. P&L responsibility. Business development, strategic sales, Account Management. Internal management, London and Birmingham liaison. Training and Development. Discipline and management performance.

Branch manager

Cordant Recruitment

I worked here under my maiden name of Lysha Tasgal and whilst it was called Primetime! 
Headhunting engineers and senior managers into OEM's and 1st tier manufacturers predominantly within the automotive sector in the Midlands. TOP biller 2 years consecutively, out performing over 400 billing consultants. Averaging 50-60k in perm fees monthly 
Moved back to Manchester in 2001- headhunting into manufacturing sectors as well as team leader to 2 junior consultants. 
Great "apprenticeship" in a very sales focused, target oriented environment.

Recruitment Consultant

Britvic Soft Drinks

Had a great introduction to B2B sales, based in a market leading FMCG company, in a large telesales team.

Telesales Consultant

Property Consultancy

I ran a boutique property consultancy who managed over 300 private and DSS rental properties all over Greater manchester. Great preparation for recruitment!

Office manager

Manufacturer

Cut my teeth in old style marketing with the 4 P’s and a little telesales too

Marketing and Sales Consultant

I place the BEST RECRUITERS covertly into their dream job 🚀 The best R2R process for experienced & exclusive recruiters since 2002.🎙️Host "The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast". Sober warrior 🦸‍♂️ Solo Parent

Thank you for reading my about me section! 

So who am I? 

Lysha Holmes 

✅ Rec2Rec 

✅ Executive Coach 

✅ keynote speaker and Podcast Host 

I covertly place the TOP Recruitment TALENT into the BEST recruitment companies In the NW 

I speak honestly and passionately about the recruitment industry 

I am regarded as the most candid R2R in the market.

I am also am Executive Coach to founders and owners  who find themselves a little lost in terms of direction and lacking in self confidence. I support leaders who want to uncover their most fearless self through a holistic approach to coaching. 
 
RECRUITERS 

As a recruiter - I will shroud you in confidentiality - only speaking to the best clients that suit your personality and career aspirations 

I will only let you move if I think it’s the right thing for your career - integrity at all times 

I’m here as your confidante throughout the process 

LEADERS- 

do you struggle to identify and attract the best passive talent in the recruitment market 

do you wonder how to make your EVP/ brand stand out from the thousands of other recruitment companies out there 

do you want to hire the next top biller for your business 

Since 2005, QUI Recruitment has partnered business leaders like you- 

I operate across ALL markets and sectors - we attract recruiters from all backgrounds opening up the talent pool far wider than your own network will permit, truly embracing DEI policies. 

Having worked in recruitment since 1998 I’m very well positioned to benchmark the right fit for your business 

we reverse market our exclusive candidates so you will hear about the top talent without your competitors hearing about them- our placement ratio is still 1:1.5 

A few more facts about me: 

I am the host of the global Podcast- THE RECRUITERS RECRUITMENT PODCAST search on all podcast channels and join our community here on LinkedIn.

Solo parent to two daughters (19 and 16)  so I firmly put the needs of working parents high on the agenda

Sober since 6/2017  so I am a huge advocate of moving our industry away from the champagne charlie perception.

Champion for Mental Health in Recruitment (MHIR)since 2020 and qualified Mental Health 1st Aider (MHFA)

Proud Judge for Recruiter Awards since 2020

R2R since 2002 and attempting to change the perception of R2R since 2005... did it work?

Contact info: 

07855778617 

lysha@quirecruitment.co.uk

socials @LyshaHolmes

calendly.com/lyshaholmesquir2r

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