About us
We build like cofounders
and think like investors
Our promise
Deliver transformative results to build lasting businesses
Virgo was founded to de-risk critical, underestimated components of the early-to-growth transition for founders and investors: business planning, scalable operations, and capital transactions. At this unique stage, many great products in big markets fail unnecessarily due to avoidable, correctable business challenges.
As close partners to our clients, we deliver transformative results by building like cofounders, thinking like investors, and aligning our economics. Our work has placed us at the high-stakes frontier of innovation and impact with engagements across AI, healthcare, life sciences, and enterprise software.
Year founded
Colleagues
Former Startup
Operators
Growth Capital
Raised
Reinvested by Virgo back into Clients
Acquisitions
since 2024
Our approach
How impact happens
We show up with purpose, humility, and a hands-on mindset.
Builders Not Bankers
We believe impact is built, not brokered, which is why we cultivate long-term relationships and roll up our sleeves to build alongside organizations.
Macro to Micro
We take a systems-based approach, connecting big-picture dynamics to the everyday decisions that drive lasting progress.
Adaptive by Design
We tailor our approach, tools, and support to the specific context of each organization rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
Learn and Teach
We learn continuously and share openly both internally and with clients, focusing on collective growth without ego.
Ownership
We have an ownership mentality and obsess over client outcomes, aligning our economics with equity consideration and direct investing.
Our team
Meet the team
Proven startup operators and transaction experts.
Brian Foos
Founder & Managing Partner
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George Hannington
Partner
Caroline Graham
Partner
Rosemarie Barresi
Engagement Director
Finance
Jackie Haber
Senior Manager
Strategic Operations
Michelle Santiago
Senior Consultant
HR Operations
Our offices
Office Locations
While we primarily work remotely, colleagues gather at least monthly at one of our offices to collaborate on engagements, build the firm together, and make lasting connections.
Westport, CT
8 Wright Street
1st Floor
New York, NY
41 Madison Ave
31st Floor