Alex Leigh
InvestorManaging Director, National at Future Planet Capital · Investment Director Defence & Security at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
London, England, United Kingdom
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About
Managing Director for UK2IS with over 9 years of investment experience across deep tech VC and PE. Holds a BEng in Mechatronics and an MBA.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense Tech
Experience
- Future Planet CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Future Planet CapitalInvestment Director2022 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- UK Innovation & Science Seed FundInvestorcurrent2022 — presentGreater London
- UK Innovation & Science Seed FundBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
- MidvenInvestment Committee Membercurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- The Tippy TopPodcast Host 🎙🎥2021 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
- Development Bank of WalesSenior Investor (VC)2020 — 2022Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Development Bank of WalesBoard Observer2018 — 2022Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Development Bank of WalesInvestor (VC)2018 — 2020Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Better Boards Ltd.Board Observer2019 — 2021London, United Kingdom
- The Restaurant Group plcTransformation Manager (Interim)2017 — 2018London, United Kingdom
- Weight Partners Capital LLPInvestor (PE)2015 — 2017London, United Kingdom
- Weight Partners Capital LLPBoard Attendee2015 — 2017London, United Kingdom
- Rand Merchant BankInvestment Analyst2013 — 2015Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Rand Merchant BankBoard Attendee2013 — 2015Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Westridge DesignDirector2008 — 2013London, United Kingdom & Cape Town, South Africa
- Caudwell MarineTest Manager (Boat Division)2009 — 2011Cape Town International Airport
- AAT CompositesMechatronic Engineer (contract)2008Strand, Cape Town
- Stellenbosch UniversityResearch Assistant (student) at the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy2007 — 2008Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Thermodynamics, Fluids and DesignProject Leader (student)2006 — 2007Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Bhubesi Armature Winders & EngineeringWorkshop Technician and Assistant (student)2005Durban, South Africa
- South African BreweriesEffluent Plant Supervisor (student)2004 — 2005Cape Town, South Africa
Skills & more
Investing1Podcasting1Board DevelopmentBoard of DirectorsBusiness Strategy89Entrepreneurship53Venture Capital20Management Consulting44Private Equity16Business Development21Business Analysis24Start-ups19
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Marketing StrategyProject ManagementFinancial ModelingProduct DevelopmentValuationProject PlanningFinancial AnalysisEngineeringDeeptechAnalysisStrategyMicrosoft OfficeLanguages Afrikaans · English · French
- How to Plan an Optimal Exit — UK Private Capital
- Digital Due Diligence — UK Private Capital
- Private Equity and Venture Capital — Università Bocconi
- Venture Capital Foundation — UK Private Capital
- How to Finance and Grow Your Startup Without Venture Capital (Coursera) — University of London
- Passed CFA Level 1 (on first attempt) >70+% for 7 topics and 51%-70% for 3 topics. — CFA Institute
From Alex's professional profile.
Colleagues at Future Planet Capital
Abi Wye
Network Director at Future Planet Capital
Alex Shadbolt
Investment Manager & Impact Lead at Future Planet Capital
Andrew Carpenter
General Counsel at Future Planet Capital
Andrew Muir
Investment Director at Future Planet Capital
Andrew Muir
Investment Director at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Andy Bard
Portfolio Manager at Future Planet Capital
Daniel Gaize
Investment Associate at Future Planet Capital
Darren Heffernan
Director of Finance & Operations at Future Planet Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex Leigh?
- Managing Director for UK2IS with over 9 years of investment experience across deep tech VC and PE. Holds a BEng in Mechatronics and an MBA.
- Where does Alex Leigh work?
- Alex Leigh is Managing Director, National at Future Planet Capital.
- What does Alex Leigh invest in?
- Alex Leigh invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech.
- Where did Alex Leigh go to school?
- Alex Leigh studied at London Business School (MBA International Exchange Programme, MBA); University of Cape Town (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & Entrepreneurship); Stellenbosch University (BEng, Mechatronics (Honours Degree)).
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Also attended University of Cape Town302
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Also attended Stellenbosch University124
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Shared employers
Also worked at Future Planet Capital38
Douglas Hansen-LukeExecutive Chairman at Future Planet CapitalAndrew CarpenterGeneral Counsel at Future Planet CapitalJulie DaviesFund Accountant at Future Planet CapitalDaniel GaizeInvestment Associate at Future Planet CapitalDarren HeffernanDirector of Finance & Operations at Future Planet CapitalJessica HillDirector of IR & Strategic Partnerships at Future Planet Capital
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Also worked at Development Bank of Wales12
Jordan OngInvestment Associate at Future Planet CapitalNick MoonChair at Circulate CapitalRob BarberArea Manager at UKSERhian ElstonInvestment Director at Development Bank of WalesChris GriffithsTechnical Investment Director at Development Bank of WalesGiles ThorleyChief Executive at Development Bank of Wales
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