Richard Branson

Richard Branson is an angel investor who has made 65 investments. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Richard Branson

Richard Branson is an angel investor who has made 65 investments, primarily backing startups in space technology, fintech, and sustainable energy through his Virgin Group’s venture capital arm. Notable portfolio companies include Virgin Galactic (space tourism), Blockchain.com and BitPay (cryptocurrency), Calm (mental health app), and Space Perspective (stratospheric balloon flights). His distinctive thesis emphasizes disruptive innovation in travel and transportation, environmental sustainability, and emerging technologies like blockchain and clean fuels, often investing early in ventures that align with these themes.

Richard Branson at a glance

Role
Founder
Location
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
16
Investments recorded
21

Frequently asked about Richard Branson

What does Richard Branson invest in?
Richard Branson (Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom) — sector focus: General.
How do I contact Richard Branson?
Richard Branson's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Richard Branson based?
Richard Branson is based in Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom.

Details on this investor come from filing and round data held in the StartupFundraising directory, refreshed on ingest. Founders use profiles like this one to qualify fit and to shortlist investors in Crawley.

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