Dave Richards is an early-stage to early-growth investor who focuses on tech startups in the Global South. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Dave Richards is an early-stage to early-growth investor who focuses on tech startups in the Global South (India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa), particularly those applying Generative AI to serve the aspiring middle class[2][7]. His check sizes typically range from $2.5 million to $10 million for fund partnerships, while his firm's direct investments target Series B rounds of $10–$30 million[4][6]. Notable portfolio companies include fintech firm Alami, agritech startup BharatAgri, and jobtech company Betterplace[7]. His distinctive thesis centers on investing in "soonicorn" startups that innovate for the masses in high-impact sectors like fintech, edtech, agtech, and climate[4][7].
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