About
Andy Richards is a founder, director, and active investor across more than 25 healthcare and life science companies, including Vectura and Arakis. He co-founded Chiroscience Group plc and served as an executive director through its 1999 merger with Celltech plc. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and is a founder member of the Cambridge Angels.
Invests in
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Experience
- Mobile Shine ProManaging Partnercurrent2025 — present
- Hydro7Managing Partnercurrent2024 — presentLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
- MajestkManaging Partnercurrent2024 — presentLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
- BIO PEPTIDE TECHNOLOGIESPresidentcurrent2023 — present
- Super SmashedManaging Partnercurrent2022 — present
- HYLYFE CONSUMABLESManaging Partnercurrent2022 — present
- Lost Boys InvestmentsCo-Owner2013 — 2025
- Panda Group, LLCCo-Founder2018 — 2022Fargo, North Dakota
- Avalon Events CenterChief Marketing Officer2018 — 2022Fargo, North Dakota Area
- Avalon Events CenterVice President of Marketing2018 — 2022Fargo-Moorhead
- Avalon Events CenterChief Operating Officer2019Fargo-Moorhead
- Richards ConsultingOwner2018 — 2022Fargo, North Dakota
- SHORTPRINTER.COMMarketing Specialist2018 — 2020Fargo-Moorhead
- 1881 Extraction Co.Chief Operating Officer2019United States
- in 2 shape fitness fargoOwner / Operator2011 — 2019
- Three Percent Holdings, LLCCo-Founder2017 — 2019Fargo, North Dakota
- Prairie Products, LLCChief Operating Officer2018 — 2019Fargo, North Dakota Area
- CoremaxSales2015 — 2018Moorhead, MN
- Pifer's Auction & RealtySpecial Projects/Business Development2015 — 2016Moorhead, MN
- North Dakota State Universitylacrosse strength and conditioning coach2010 — 2016
- UPSSupervisor and Dispatch software specialist2014 — 2015Fargo-Moorhead
- United Capital Financial Advisers, LLCInternship2014 — 2015Fargo-Moorhead
Skills & more
Creativity and Innovation2Public Speaking23Management23Leadership16Strategic Planning8Emotional IntelligencePersonal DevelopmentPersonal BrandingHigh PerformerBody LanguageProfessional Services2Go-to-Market Strategy2
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Product DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsCapital RaisingScienceCustomer ServiceNew Business DevelopmentSalesSocial MediaProject ManagementEntrepreneurshipEvent PlanningOperations ManagementLanguages Sign Languages
- Pitching to Investors — LinkedIn
- Marketing on LinkedIn — LinkedIn
- Business Building Strategies for Emerging Entrepreneurs — LinkedIn
- Body Language for Leaders — LinkedIn
- The Six Morning Habits of High Performers — LinkedIn
- Create A Brand Strategy — LinkedIn
- Lead Like a Boss — LinkedIn
- Marketing During a Crisis — LinkedIn
- How to Create a Perfect Elevator Pitch — LinkedIn
- Learn Emotional Intelligence, the Key Determiner of Success — LinkedIn
From Andy's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
Abcodia LimitedArecor LimitedClosed Loop Medicine LimitedCongenica LimitedIeso Digital Health LimitedOwlstone Medical Limited
Investor
ArakisVectura
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Adam Glinsman
Investor at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Andrew Williamson
Managing Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Andy Neely
Vice Chair at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Anne Horgan
Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Christopher Tapper
Senior Associate at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Damian Crowther
Entrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Dipesh Patel
Operating Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Edward Inns
Principal at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Andy Richards?
- Andy Richards is a founder, director, and active investor across more than 25 healthcare and life science companies, including Vectura and Arakis. He co-founded Chiroscience Group plc and served as an executive director through its 1999 merger with Celltech plc. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and is a founder member of the Cambridge Angels.
- Where does Andy Richards work?
- Andy Richards is at Cambridge Innovation Capital.
- What does Andy Richards invest in?
- Andy Richards invests in Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech.
- What boards does Andy Richards sit on?
- Andy Richards holds tracked board seats at Abcodia Limited, Arecor Limited, Closed Loop Medicine Limited, Congenica Limited, Ieso Digital Health Limited, Owlstone Medical Limited.
- What companies has Andy Richards invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Arakis, Vectura.
- Where did Andy Richards go to school?
- Andy Richards studied at University of North Dakota (Master of Space Studies, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General); North Dakota State University (Exercise Science & Psychology, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies).
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