Barnaby Hussey-Yeo

Overview

Barnaby Hussey-Yeo is an angel investor and founder of Cleo AI, a financial technology company based in London, United Kingdom. He has a background in computer science and machine learning, having earned an MSc in Machine Learning from the University of Bristol and a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from The Manchester Metropolitan University. Prior to founding Cleo, Barnaby worked as a data scientist at Wonga, applying machine learning to various problems, and was part of the EF5 cohort at Entrepreneur First. As the CEO of Cleo, Barnaby has led the company in developing an AI-powered personal finance assistant that helps users manage their finances through conversational interfaces. Under his leadership, Cleo has raised significant funding, including a £66 million Series C round, and has expanded its user base to millions across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company has been recognized as a leading global fintech innovator and has been featured in the FinTech100 list. In addition to his role at Cleo, Barnaby has made several angel investments in early-stage technology companies, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, and consumer services. His investment philosophy emphasizes supporting innovative startups that leverage technology to solve real-world problems and improve user experiences. Barnaby's experience as both an entrepreneur and investor provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in scaling technology-driven businesses.