Harry Crabtree

HGBC Consulting

Founded in February 2022 To address the needs of Web3 companies looking for organic growth and community management. 
HGBC consulting offer strategic consultancy to startups on their content creation and strategy with a focus on long form copywriting.

As well as looking to help web2 companies transition and understand the new web3 space. 

Experienced in NFTs, Crypto projects, and all things Web3, with a professional commercial attitude.

Founder

Web3 Dinner Club

The Web3 Dinner Club, a community of 255 people within the Web3 space in london.

Composed of founders, c-suite, angels, traders, funds and investors in the Web3 space.

New2Web3

New2Web3 is a company founded by myself and my business partner.
It is created to facilitate the education and onboarding of traditional businesses into web3.
We are creating a web3-enabled education service to bring anybody into the web3 ecosystem.

H. Crabtree Capital

Private capital investment, Web3 Space.
Facilitating the future of Web3.

DyslexiaDAO

I Founded DylexiaDAO in May 2022. A pure passion project for me, being diagnosed at age 6 with dyslexia myself, this project and its mission is very close to my heart.

UK NFTs

I Founded UK NFTs at the Start of October 2021.

NFT Investor and Advisor

Started Investing in Cryptocurrency in September 2017

Cryptocurrency Investor

Web3 + Writing Online. Startup Investor. Building a portfolio of knowledge businesses. Researching Web3 / Crypto. Content Creation. Building a network: entrepreneurs and investors.

At HGBC Consulting, we offer strategic insights for Web3 startups, focusing on content strategy and long-form copywriting. Our expertise extends to supporting Web2 companies transitioning into the Web3 space. With a deep understanding of NFTs and cryptocurrency projects, we're committed to fostering organic growth and robust community management.

Building on this foundation, I co-founded New2Web3, aiming to demystify Web3 for traditional enterprises. Our team, leveraging dyslexic thinking and online marketing acumen, designs educational services that simplify the Web3 integration process for diverse businesses. Our goal is to be the gateway for anyone seeking to navigate and thrive in the Web3 ecosystem.

I am investing in and Advising NFT projects.
Consistently invested in many NFT projects and communities since May 2021.
Ens = theguy123.eth and guycrypto.eth
Currently, hold NFTs across blockchains and use cases.
Also, sell my own art NFTs on the foundation.

Global Investment Advisory

•	Support and lead M&A, private equity, and portfolio management initiatives for midmarket and growth-stage clients, focusing on industrials, technology, and consumer sectors, with an emphasis on enhancing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and investments.
	•	Direct global investment strategies across the US, Asia Pacific, and Middle East, overseeing deal origination, financing, and portfolio oversight for diverse clients, including midmarket rollups and technology-focused firms.
	•	Provide interim operational leadership to portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience in operational optimization to improve financial performance and scalability, particularly in challenging market conditions.

Senior Consultant, M&A and Private Equity

Early-Stage Investments

•	Provide strategic guidance to early-stage companies in technology, SaaS and other sectors, structuring investments and supporting operational growth through financial planning, corporate structuring, and market expansion strategies.

Angel Investor / Advisor

Defence Sector Investments

•	Advised defence sector clients on development strategies, focusing on integrating technology and training solutions to enhance operational and financial outcomes.
	•	Cultivated relationships with global defence stakeholders, including NATO, to support strategic growth and investment opportunities in the sector.

Advisor

Defence Sector Transactions

•	Supported defence sector transactions by developing and presenting strategic bids for military training and maintenance contracts in the GCC, securing opportunities to expand client presence.
	•	Collaborated with regional partners to align investment strategies with market demands, ensuring operational and financial alignment.

Consultant

Royal Air Force (RAF)

•	Managed high-value assets (£200M+), leading teams to achieve operational excellence and financial efficiency in mission-critical environments.
•	Gained first-hand leadership and management experience from: 1) combat operations, 2) training delivery, 3) real-time operations management, and 4) defence procurement.

Senior Officer, Pilot, and Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Business Leader & Strategic Advisor | Emerging Technology | Defence & Security | Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Seasoned financial professional, with over 20 years global experience, currently leading on M&A, private equity, and portfolio management - complemented with operational leadership experience across a broad range of sectors. 

Formerly, a senior Royal Air Force officer & pilot, I now serve as an advisor, executing high-value transactions; occasionally, providing interim operational oversight for active investments, across the US, Asia Pacific, and LatAm.

I specialise in structuring complex deals, building consensus among stakeholders, enhancing shareholder value, and driving operational efficiency (when required).

My expertise spans identifying high-potential opportunities, optimizing financial performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, underpinned by strategic insight and operational acumen.

Core Competencies: Deal Structuring | Portfolio Management | Operational Oversight | Relationship Management

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