Ian Livingstone

Overview

Ian Livingstone is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keycard, a company focused on building agent access and identity infrastructure designed to support autonomous, secure, and trusted AI systems. Ian works at the intersection of AI, security, and developer infrastructure, aiming to make advanced autonomy practical in real-world environments. His work centers on creating reliable, scalable foundations that allow AI agents to operate safely, manage identity and permissions, and be adopted with confidence by developers and organizations. In addition to his role at Keycard, Ian has been involved in various ventures and investments. He co-founded two billion-dollar games companies, Games Workshop and Eidos, and served as Executive Chairman of Eidos, leading its successful London IPO. He was also an angel investor and chairman of Playdemic, creator of the global top 10 mobile game Golf Clash, and an investor and board member at Tonic Games, known for Fall Guys. Ian has been an angel investor and advisor to multiple leading games studios, including Mediatonic, Bossa Studios, Fusebox, and many more. Ian is also co-founder of the Livingstone Academy, a next-generation UK Academy School focused on a 21st-century digital creative curriculum. He has been recognized for his contributions to the video game industry, being made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the UK video games industry. His investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative and impactful technology startups, particularly those in the AI and gaming sectors, with a focus on early-stage companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and a commitment to technological advancement.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Strong growth potential
• Commitment to technological advancement

Portfolio Companies