Team
Founder & Principal
Peter is the Founder & Principal of Fox Ventures, LLC. Prior to Fox Ventures, Peter served as a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns in the firm’s asset management and public finance departments. He also served as the Director of the Economic Development Agency for the State of Illinois. Additionally, Peter is a minority owner of Jimmy John’s Franchise, Inc., the owner and operator of the IHotel, located in the University of Illinois Research Park, and serves as an Advisor for Hyperspace Ventures. Peter earned his B.S. in Economics and Political Science from Stanford University.
Chief Financial Officer
Adrienne McPhee Hays is the Chief Financial Officer at Fox Development Corporation & Controller at the IHotel and Conference Center. Adrienne joined Fox Development Corporation in January 2007 and is responsible for the preparation of financial statements for the Jimmy John’s units owned by Peter B. Fox, and for the Fox Ventures investments. As the Controller at the I Hotel and Conference Center, she is responsible for cash receipts, monthly financial reporting, fiscal analysis and year-end financial reporting. Adrienne graduated with Honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a B.S. in Accountancy.
Financial Analyst
Sam is a Financial Analyst for Fox Ventures. After completing an internship at Fox Development Corporation, Sam joined the team full-time in July 2019. He is responsible for managing & tracking Fox Ventures’ portfolio companies & funds and performs due diligence on new investment opportunities. Sam received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Financial Analyst
Reilly is a Financial Analyst for Fox Ventures. Reilly formerly worked in regulatory reporting and liquidity for international financial institutions as a Business Consultant prior to joining the Fox Ventures team in March 2021. He is responsible for managing & tracking Fox Ventures’ portfolio companies & funds and performs due diligence on new investment opportunities. Reilly graduated with Honors from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics.
Peter C. Fox
Advisor
Peter C. Fox is a Managing Partner at Hyperspace Ventures, a venture capital & web/mobile app development firm primarily focused on early-stage investments in innovative software, consumer service, and blockchain startups. Peter also serves as an Advisor for Fox Ventures, where he utilizes his network and skill set in finance to consult on current and potential Fox Ventures investments. Prior to Hyperspace, Peter worked as a Business Analyst for Anheuser- Busch & a Financial Analyst at Cousins Properties in Atlanta, GA. Peter graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Finance.
Allison Fox
Advisor
Allison Fox works in Financial Services Corporate Business Development at Microsoft in Seattle Washington. Allison also serves as an Advisor for Fox Ventures, where she utilizes her skill set in finance, operations, and business strategy to consult on current and potential Fox Ventures investments. Prior to Microsoft, Allison worked in M&A Strategy and Operations for Wells Fargo and Grant Thorton, LLP. Allison graduated from Elon University a B.S. in Statistics and Finance.
K.J. Hughes, MBA
Venture Partner
K.J. has spent the past 20 years building and guiding the businesses of the world’s top entertainment and sports figures. He serves as Founding Partner of Relentless Management Group and and is Senior Advisor to the President for the Washington Football Team. During this time he has established an expertise in a number of industry sectors including lifestyle, service, consumer products, and hospitality. K.J. has a strong track record of developing, executing and aligning organizational objectives for successful business transformation. He has simultaneously established a reputation for leveraging his powerful relationships and expertise of building and leading impactful, cross-functional teams focused on outperformance by offering: ability to evaluate a business or investment opportunity through the lens of a black consumer and entrepreneur, and a combination of communications, executive management, operations and leadership skills. K.J. holds a B.S and an MBA from University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
William Sweet
Venture Partner
William is an offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons who aspires to pivot into the venture capital industry following his NFL career. William has also played for the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys. Prior to his NFL career, William was a 4-year starter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. As a student at UNC, William created a cold compression sleeve, which he & his team presented at the Carolina Challenge Pitch Party & received 1st Prize. Additionally, William was the inaugural recipient of the Floyd B. McKissick Sr. award, which is awarded to an African American male student with exemplary character who’s advocated on behalf of other students and the Carolina community. During his time at UNC, William held an internship position with Fox Ventures where he worked with operations and created a new system to better monitor metrics within the company. William also served as UNC football’s representative for the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee & was on the ACC’s Academic Honor Roll.