Richard Farleigh
Overview
Richard Farleigh is an Australian-born British entrepreneur and investor who has backed over 100 early-stage ventures in sectors such as technology, hospitality, and innovation. His investment focus spans areas like artificial intelligence, clean energy, life sciences, fashion, semiconductors, and biotechnology. Farleigh's investment approach emphasizes thorough due diligence, assessing technology, competition, customer endorsements, and management teams to identify promising opportunities. He has a history of supporting companies emerging from university research, providing both capital and guidance to transform scientific breakthroughs into viable enterprises. Notable investments include Home House, a private members' club in London; Net-a-Porter, an online fashion platform; Wolfson Microelectronics, a semiconductor firm; and Benevolent AI, a biotech company specializing in drug discovery. Farleigh's philosophy centers on disciplined thinking and informed commentary on business and the economy, drawing from his extensive experience in global markets and company building. He also engages in public speaking, sharing insights on finance, investing, and entrepreneurship, and has authored books such as 'Taming the Lion: 100 Secret Strategies for Investing' and 'Humble Stumbles.'
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
- Strong management teams
- Clear market differentiation
- Commitment to ethical practices
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Farleigh
What sectors does Richard Farleigh invest in?
Richard Farleigh invests in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Semiconductors and Biotechnology, and is based in United Kingdom. Richard Farleigh is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Richard Farleigh invest at?
Richard Farleigh backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Richard Farleigh invest in?
Richard Farleigh invests across United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
What companies has Richard Farleigh invested in?
Richard Farleigh's portfolio includes Clearspeed, Net-a-Porter, Reggae Reggae Sauce, Home House, Wolfson Microelectronics, Benevolent AI, Innovative Physics and Adarga.
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