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 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)).

Alex Leigh

Investor

Managing Director, National at Future Planet Capital

London, England, United Kingdom

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

a•••@futureplanetcapital.comreveal

Invests in

Deep 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 Office

Languages 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

Alexander Leigh

Investment Director Defence & Security at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

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

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 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)).

Same school

Also attended London Business School711

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Also attended University of Cape Town227

Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board member James DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures Avron MarcusInvestor at Index Ventures Laurel BowdenPartner at 83North Alan EzekowitzInvestor at Third Rock Ventures Andy VitusPartner at Scale Venture Partners

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Also attended Stellenbosch University96

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Shared employers

Also worked at Future Planet Capital41

Douglas Hansen-LukeExecutive Chairman at Future Planet Capital Jade Von AeschAdministrative Assistant at Mainsail Partners Andrew CarpenterGeneral Counsel at Future Planet Capital Julie DaviesFund Accountant at Future Planet Capital Daniel GaizeInvestment Associate at Future Planet Capital Darren HeffernanDirector of Finance & Operations at Future Planet Capital

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Also worked at The Tippy Top1

Alexander LeighInvestment Director Defence & Security at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Also worked at Development Bank of Wales12

Jordan OngInvestment Associate at Future Planet Capital Nick MoonChair at Circulate Capital Philip NewboroughCo-Founder and Chair at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Paul RichingsCFO at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Rhian ElstonInvestment Director at Development Bank of Wales Giles ThorleyChief Executive at Development Bank of Wales

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Also worked at Weight Partners Capital LLP1

Alexander LeighInvestment Director Defence & Security at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund