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. 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. Notable portfolio companies include fintech firm Alami, agritech startup BharatAgri, and jobtech company Betterplace. His distinctive thesis centers on investing in "soonicorn" startups that innovate for the masses in high-impact sectors like fintech, edtech, agtech, and climate.
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